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Franconia Notch Bike Trail – Franconia Notch Bike Path loop from Franconia

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United States

New Hampshire

Grafton County

Franconia Notch Bike Trail – Franconia Notch Bike Path loop from Franconia

Hard

4.8

(9286)

9,287

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Franconia Notch Bike Trail – Franconia Notch Bike Path loop from Franconia

04:10

64.8km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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White Mountain National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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25.9 km

Kinsman Notch

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Kinsman Notch is a stunning area in the White Mountains, situated between Mount Moosilaukie and the Kinsman Range. The landscape is truly breathtaking, with its soft forests and trees standing …

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26.7 km

Lost River Reservation

Highlight • Gorge

The Lost River Reservation is set high in Kinsman Notch, one of the most famous passes in the area. This beautiful wooded area gets its name from the brook draining …

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36.1 km

Fay State Forest

Nature Reserve

43.4 km

Franconia Notch Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Explore the Franconia Notch bike trail, a fully paved route that runs alongside the Parkway. This trail conveniently connects cyclists to various park attractions such as Flume Gorge, The Old …

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46.2 km

Viewpoint

48.9 km

The Basin

Highlight • Trail

52.3 km

Breeder Pond

Lake

52.6 km

Franconia Notch Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Franconia Notch Bike Path offers great views of Cannon Mountain, Echo Lake, and Profile Lake. It is an 8.7-mile paved path that is open to cyclists, walkers, and runners.

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53.6 km

Echo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Echo Lake is a 38.2-acre lake in Franconia Notch State Park. This lake is a coldwater fishery and can be a good spot to see some wildlife along your ride.

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55.1 km

End/Start of Franconia Notch Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Here's a spot with an old bridge offering stunning views of the rolling hills and green landscapes to the West. It's a great place to begin or finish your ride along the bike path.

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55.3 km

Franconia Notch Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

I'm not a big fan the cycle path which winds along Franconia Notch, but the end (heading north) is worth it. An old bridge with killer views of the rolling hills and bands of green off to the West.

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64.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

20.5 km

863 m

762 m

220 m

203 m

148 m

Surfaces

64.6 km

173 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Franconia Notch Bike Trail – Franconia Notch Bike Path loop from Franconia

Kinsman Notch

Lost River Reservation

Franconia Notch Bike Trail

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Franconia Notch Bike Path

Echo Lake

End/Start of Franconia Notch Trail

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