Peak foliage time means peak foot traffic on popular hiking trails across New Hampshire.

To address bottlenecks on the Artist Bluff Trail in Franconia, officials with New Hampshire State Parks have implemented one-way foot traffic on the 1.2 mile loop.

The iconic bluff is the rocky overlook that offers stunning views of Echo Lake and Cannon Mountain from the north end of Franconia Notch.

State Parks has also increased staffing over peak foliage season to help with visitor flow, safety, and traffic control. There will also be more trash cans and portable toilets on site – an effort to counter the trash left behind in past seasons.

The pub at Cannon Mountain’s base lodge – located across the road from the ski area’s dirt parking lot at the trailhead – is also planning to be open to serve

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