Cathedral Ledge
A granite cliff about 210 meters high on the west side of North Conway. You can drive to the top for views over the Saco River valley, and it is a major climbing destination.
A short road leads to the top (seasonally open), where a sheer drop lies just beyond the guardrail. From here you can see Echo Lake, the town of North Conway, and Mount Washington in the distance, and the views are especially stunning during fall foliage season. Cathedral Ledge and the neighboring White Horse Ledge are famous climbing sites in the eastern United States, and climbers are often visible on the rock. At the foot of the cliff, Echo Lake State Park has a beach and a lakeside trail, with the cliffs reflected in the water. It is ideal for summer swimming and picnics.
Opening hours
Open all day (clifftop road open seasonally)
Nearby sights
- Diana's Baths
- Conway Scenic Railroad
- North Conway Village
- Story Land
- Settlers Green Outlet Village
- Jackson Village & Honeymoon Bridge
- Lower Falls
- Albany Covered Bridge