If you’re looking for easier fall hikes in New England with amazing views, I gotchu.
Artists Bluff
* Franconia Notch State Park, NH
* 1.5-mile loop
* Arguably the most viral fall spot in New England, so parking fills fast.
* Views over Echo Lake + the road
Mt. Major
* NH Lakes Region
* Multiple routes — research your route because it can still be steep.
* Parking fills fast.
* Beautiful lake views from the summit
Mount Kineo
* Moosehead Lake Region
* Take a 10-minute water taxi to the state park trailhead.
* Flat Carriage Trail along the water, or climb the 700-foot cliff face.
* Even beautiful on a rainy day
The Basin
* Franconia Notch State Park, NH
* Easy, paved, accessible walkway right off I-93
* Continue farther if you want more
* Giant bowl carved by glaciers 15,000+ years ago
Crystal Cascade
* AMC’s Joe Dodge Lodge parking
* Super easy, gentle walk
* More of a photo stop than a hike
Arethusa Falls
* Crawford Notch State Park, NH
* 3 miles round trip
* Steady, gradual incl...
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