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

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

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

03:08

65.0km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 46.0 km for 189 m

After 49.1 km for 77 m

After 52.4 km for 135 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

25.9 km

Kinsman Notch

Mountain Pass

26.6 km

Lost River Reservation

Nature Reserve

36.2 km

Fay State Forest

Nature Reserve

43.5 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

Franconia Notch Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Franconia Notch bike trail is completely paved and a lot of fun.

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49.1 km

Franconia Notch

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Franconia Notch is a mountain pass that tops out at 1,950 feet in elevation. You can take Franconia Notch Parkway (Interstate 93 and U.S. Route 3) over the pass with …

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52.5 km

Breeder Pond

Lake

53.0 km

The Franconia Notch Bike Path is a popular multiuse trail in Franconia Notch. Despite the name, the path is also open to walkers and runners.

From the path, there are great views of Cannon Mountain, Echo Lake and Profile Lake.

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53.8 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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55.3 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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55.5 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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