It is wise to check the information board in the Parking area before hitting the trail. The ledges are custom-made for careful exploring or carefree relaxing, with open views to the southeast across the valley of the East Branch of the Pemigewasset toward Mount Hancock. If you choose to explore, watch out for rock surfaces that have been polished by the current to the point of being slippery even when dry. If you are careful, however, and if the water level is not too high, you can negotiate your way safely up and down the full length of the falls-and beyond. Because of the gentle hike in, the campsite nearby, and the growth of tourism in the Lincoln area, you can expect to find a small crowd of visitors at Franconia Falls on any fine hiking day.
Campers have the best opportunity to enjoy the falls at their leisure.
Except at this national forest campsite, no camping is permitted within 0.25 mile of the Lincoln Woods Trail. Move on to Trail Description Return to Top Waterfalls of the White Mountains is available from the Adventurous Traveler Bookstore. Click here to visit Countryman Press Article copyright Countryman Press . All rights reserved. All rights reserved.