Location:Franconia Notch Distance: 2 miles Time: 1-1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy Directions: Off I93/Route 3 in Franconia Notch State Park (The Basin parking lots). They had turned around at an awesome waterfall slightly above, the big one on the left between the B.B. Keep your eyes open, the trail junction is hidden to your left, if you pass the ranger hut turn around, you missed the junction leading you to the basin (it's more visible from that direction anyway). We thought it would be fun to start at the Basin in Franconia Notch, and do a loop of the Basin-Cascades Trail to the Cascade Brook Trail back down to the road and finish by heading back to our starting point at the Basin. At about the 1.25 mile mark, Cascade Creek joins the Fall River, a much larger flow of water that features its own waterfalls, as well as the magnificent Terraced Falls shortly ahead. Initial second and third phase plans included a new trail for 2014-15 and two more new trails in 2015-16, however Pats Peak accelerated development during the 2014 off season. After leaving the parking lot, turn left on the Pemigewasset Recreational Trail and walk about .25 miles until you see a trail on the right hand side (the Cascade Brook Trail). Old Bridal Path (I93-N): 133 spots. Open to both skiers and snowboarders the runs break down to 38% beginner runs, 24% intermediate runs, and 38% advanced runs. Lush broadleaf and evergreen forests keep canyon trails cool and shady, even in warm weather. Lots of it is quite steep and there are places where you use all fours. The Cascade Pass Trail is a spectacular hike with views of peaks and glaciers. Cascade River Road - Cascade River Road is open as of July 12, 2020. High resolution Bogus Basin trail map including terrain & lift status. Emerged from the timber into the open basin … Bridge at McAllister Camp washed out. Franconia Notch State Park: The Basin and Cascade Brook Trail - See 641 traveler reviews, 594 candid photos, and great deals for Franconia, NH, at Tripadvisor. The trail climbs steadily to the pass, from which hikers may explore in several directions. A beautiful sight along the Basin Cascade Trail, which leads to Lonesome Lake Hut. The bike path and Basin-Cascade Trail were packed well enough that you’d be okay without (Cascade Brook hasn’t seen as much traffic and was choppier from bareboots/divots although wasn’t postholes badly and Whitehouse Trail and Pemi Trail I don’t recall so much) but the snow is warm and wet so your boot sort of slides around in the snow and snowshoes are just easier so I’d wear them. All trails officially opened featured snowmaking. Soon after passing the Boston Basin trailhead, I noticed 2 fellows coming down the road. This lot is for visitors to the Basin (parking for hikers may be limited in the future). At the creek, turn right at the junction and follow the Elk Lake trail for another 2.5 km to where the signed Cascade Amphitheatre trail branches right. Franconia Notch: Basin - Cascade Trail, Franconia Notch State Park - See 110 traveler reviews, 56 candid photos, and great deals for Franconia, NH, at Tripadvisor. This is Cascade Brook as seen from the Basin-Cascades Trail. Trail passes through open meadows to Cascade Lake where wildflowers abound and wildlife is often seen. The trail starts at the Bayview Trailhead on the back side of Bayview Campground. Trailhead: Cascade Lake trailhead 1-¼ miles (2 km) north of Canyon Junction on the Grand Loop Road. It was a nice sunny day, and amazingly it turned out to be both black fly and mosquito free. Basin-Cascades Trail Franconia Notch. Cascade Brook Trail is marked with the white blazes of the Appalachian Trail, and it continues across Cascade Brook to Lonesome Lake in 1.3 miles. Awesome views from this closed road, as good as any trail you can do right now. Sahale Glacier Camp and the trail up Sahale Arm are now open (July 29, 2020). Upon arriving at the falls, the cascades you will see to your right are considered the main drop. THE FALLS Although not currently shown on most hiking trail maps of the White Mountains, the cascades found on the Basin Trail are a treat. Cascade Falls drops 20 feet. The trail easily ascends along the very scenic Cascade Brook to its intersection with the Cascade Brook Trail, a segment of the Appalachian Trail. In winter, cross-country skiers or snow-shoers can enjoy the relatively flat Pemigewasset Recreational Trail, which is accessible from the parking lot at the Basin as well as other spots in Franconia. Before you turn off to Lundy Canyon (according to the signs), take one last look behind you back to Saddleback Lake. This pathway is a great place to spend a few hours with your special pal. 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