Artist's Bluff
A rocky lookout above Echo Lake, reached by a 20-minute climb, with views of the lake, Cannon Mountain and gorge foliage, and a classic White Mountains postcard spot.
The trail starts from the north parking lot at Echo Lake. You can hike just to Artist's Bluff and back, about 1.6 km, or add Bald Mountain for a loop of about 2.4 km. The climb is roughly 150 m, with steep rocky sections. The lookout faces Echo Lake and the mouth of the gorge, and photographers often wait there at dawn in foliage season. The parking lot is very small, so arrive early in foliage season or walk over from Echo Lake.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Echo Lake (Franconia Notch)
- Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway
- Old Man of the Mountain Profile Plaza
- Franconia Notch State Park
- Lonesome Lake
- Franconia Ridge Loop
- The Basin
- The Frost Place