Mount Orne Covered Bridge
(Approx. 3.3 miles)
The first bridge at this site was constructed in the 1860s or 70s to connect the towns Lancaster and Lunenburg. The owner, Union Bridge Company, operated it as a toll bridge until it was destroyed by a log jam in 1908.
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Forest Lake State Park
(Approx. 7.0 miles)
Forest Lake State Park, one of the ten original state parks, was created in 1935. The park spans 397 acres and its 200-foot sandy beach lies on the shore of Forest Lake. Popular activities in the park include swimming, picnicking, mountain biking, fishing, and boating.
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Eisenhower Memorial Wayside Park
(Approx. 10.9 miles)
Eisenhower Memorial Wayside Park is a seven-acre memorial park, established in 1979 as a gift from the Bretton Woods Corporation and honors the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Stark Covered Bridge
(Approx. 11.8 miles)
The bridge was originally a simple Paddleford truss with a center pier. During the 1890s, high water removed the center pier and the bridge was washed downstream. It was brought back by men and oxen and set on new stone piers.
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Jericho Mountain State Park
(Approx. 14.4 miles)
Jericho Mountain State Park has picnicking, a group picnic area, mountain biking, swimming, ATV trails, biking, hiking, hunting, horesback riding, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, nonmotorized boats, cabin rentals, snowshoeing, nordic skiing and parking.
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Nansen Wayside Park
(Approx. 14.9 miles)
Nansen Wayside Park is located near the banks of the Androscoggin River and is a popular place for picnicking, fishing, and boating. A boat launch is available.
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Franconia Heritage Museum
(Approx. 15.2 miles)
A 1878 New England Farm House that reflects life in Franconia since the town's founding in 1772. Franconia Iron Furnace Interpretive Center. Self-guided, always open, One mile north of Franconia Heritage Museum.
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Moose Brook State Park
(Approx. 15.3 miles)
Moose Brook State Park, located in the White Mountains Region just north of the Presidential Range, Moose Brook State Park is in an area of unparalleled scenery and offers a variety of outdoor activities.
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Milan Hill State Park
(Approx. 16.8 miles)
Milan Hill State Park has picnicking, a playground, hiking, a campground, cabin rentals, nordic skiing and parking. Leashed pets are allowed.
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Franconia Notch State Park
(Approx. 17.0 miles)
Franconia Notch State Park has picnicking, restrooms, a visitor center, swimming, biking, hiking, fishing, canoeing, a boat ramp, a campground, RV camping, showers, a trailer sanitary atation, downhill skiing and parking.
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