Oct 10-12 NH Foliage, Artist Bluff & Flume Gorge $309 (3 Days 2 Nights)

ARTIST'S BLUFF

Artist's Bluff isa highly popular, scenic overlook located in Franconia Notch State Park near Franconia, New Hampshire. It is famous for offering panoramic views of Echo Lake, Cannon Mountain, and the dramatic landscape of Franconia Notch. The view is legendary during the autumn peak foliage season. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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FLUME GORGE

The Flume Gorge is a spectacular natural chasm stretching 800 feet long at the base of Mount Liberty in New Hampshire's scenic Franconia Notch State Park. Carved by ancient glaciers, its soaring Conway granite walls rise up to 90 feet high and narrow to just 12 feet wide in some places. Visitors can experience this rainforest-like environment up close by walking on a curated system of wooden boardwalks and stairs built directly over the rushing waters of Flume Brook. [1, 2, 3, 4]

More on https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/flume-gorge

KANCAMAGUS SCENIC BYWAY

The Kancamagus Highway (often called "The Kanc") is a famous 34.5-mile scenic drive along Route 112 in New Hampshire. It cuts right through the White Mountain National Forest and connects the towns of Lincoln and Conway. It is most famous for bright autumn leaves, mountain views, and waterfalls.

More on https://kancamagushighway.com/

LODGING

We will be staying in a big house near Artist's Bluff, with 6 bedrooms, 9 beds (1 king bed, 4 queen/double beds, 4 single beds), 2.5 baths, 1 fully stocked kitchen, 2 living rooms, & a dedicated workspace. We will max out at 15 people. The house is 14 minutes drive to Artist's Bluff.

Features: Indoor fireplace, balcony, free WiFi , TV, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, hair dryer, washer, dryer.

Essential Provided: Towels, bed sheets, shampoo, soap, and toilet paper (Bring your own conditioner)

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE

Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.

Depart 6:00 AM from Queens (NEW): (Northeast Corner of 39th Ave & College Point Blvd) 133-03 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1/2 block from Asian Jewels)

Depart 6:40 AM from NYC: (Starbucks: Southwest Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave) 593 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.

Return Date/Time: Depart Monday after lunch around 2:00 PM and expect to arrive NYC at 9:15 PM & Queens at 10:00 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)

DAY 1 • Saturday, Oct 10

NYC → Franconia Notch State Park

6:40 AM Leave NYC.

11:45 AM Arrive at Franconia Notch State Park. The park stretches through the White Mountains from Flume Gorge to Echo Lake. 9

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Flume Gorge

Admission $18 online; $21 walk-up (1.5-2 hours) 12

Highlights:

• 90-foot granite walls
• Covered bridges
• Waterfalls
• Boardwalk through the gorge

Lunch Woodstock or Lincoln: Woodstock Inn Brewery or Black Mountain Burger

2:30 PM The Basin Beautiful natural granite pothole and waterfall. One of the easiest and prettiest stops in Franconia Notch. 5 (Time: 30 minutes)

3:15 PM Echo Lake Optional beach admission ($4). Great reflection photos of surrounding mountains and foliage.

4:30 PM - Artist's Bluff (Sunset)

• About 1.5-mile round-trip
• 45-90 minutes
• Spectacular overlook of Echo Lake and Franconia Notch [10](https://visitnewhampshire.com/artistsblufftrail/ "https://visitnewhampshire.com/artis...