Near Echo Lake Trail
Echo Lake and Cathedral Ledge, North Conway

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Echo Lake Trail

4.8 (4 Ratings)
This is an easy loop that circles the lake.
0.8
mi
Distance
15
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeLakefrontSwimmingViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Park <a href="https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/echo-lakes-state-park">fees</a> are $4 for adults and $2 for children.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.85mi
Distance
15ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
508ft
High Point
490ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Follow the yellow blazes around the lake. This trail starts from the kiosk at the end of the parking area and descends towards the lake. Heading clockwise, the trail follows the edge of the fence line left. The trail curves around the southern end of the pond and follows the west side of the lake to Bryce Path. It curves around the northern end of the pond and follows the east side of the pond back to the fence line.

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