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Crawford Notch State Park - Arethusa Falls and Frankenstain Cliffs

Arethusa Falls, nearly 200 feet high, are the highest falls in the state

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Crawford Notch State Park - Arethusa Falls and Frankenstain Cliffs
Type: Day Hike - Loop
Distance (Total): 5.0 miles / 8.0 km
Elevation Gain: 1,350 feet / 411 meters
Minimum Elevation: 1,200 feet / 366 meters
Maximum Elevation: 2,550 feet / 777 meters
Hiking Season: - Spring - Summer - Fall
Things To See: - Cliffs - Creeks - Mountain Views - Scenic Views - Waterfalls
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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Arethusa Falls, nearly 200 feet high, are the highest falls in the state and certainly worth a visit. The access road to the 1.4-mile trail leads off Route 302, half a mile south of Dry River Campground. The first 0.6 mile is fairly rocky and moderately steep, while the latter half of the trail ascends through open hardwoods via a new relocation of the trail. Return via the same route or complete the 5-mile loop past Frankenstein Cliffs to the start point.

Falcon Cliff Train is a short side trail that leaves the Frankenstein Cliff Trail about 0.25 miles south of the summit, reaching Falcon Cliff after a 10-minute trek. Scenic views from the cliff.

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Latitude: 44.1482392872 degrees / 44° 8.894' / 44° 8' 53.66"
Longitude: -71.3660287857 degrees / -71° 21.962' / -71° 21' 57.70"
Location: Glen, New Hampshire, United States

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From I-93:
Exit 36 onto Route 3 North. Follow Route 3 to Route 302 east. Follow signs to Crawford Notch State Park.

From I-95:
Take Route 16 north to Route 302 west. On 302 follow signs to Crawford Notch State Park.

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Name: National Geographic Trails Illustrated - 741 Presidential Range/Gorham
Link: http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/product/681/1304/246.html

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Created by Nick on 07/14/2009
Last edited by Nick on 07/14/2009

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