THE BASIN AT FRANCONIA STATE PARK
Basin
The Basin. Located in the
Franconia Notch State Park. The beautiful waterfall at the Basin, has at its base, a granite pothole 20 feet in diameter. It is believed to have been eroded 15,000 years ago while the North American ice sheet was melting. It has been smoothed by small stones and sand whirled around by the Pemigewasset River. Below the Basin is a water-eroded rock formation called the Old Man's foot.
Franconia Notch State Park. The beautiful waterfall at the Basin, has at its base, a granite pothole 20 feet in diameter. It is believed to have been eroded 15,000 years ago while the North American ice sheet was melting. It has been smoothed by small stones and sand whirled around by the Pemigewasset River. Below the Basin is a water-eroded rock formation called the Old Man's foot.
From Hampton take 101 west and I-93 North it's about a 2 hour drive but you'll find plenty of things to keep you busy. See Indian Head and where the Old Man Of The Mountain was before falling. There are numerous hiking trails for the beginner and expert. Campsite are also available. One of the many things good about living in Hampton is that in just a couple of hours or less you can be in another world. Go from flatlander to mountain people.
posted by Corazoncitos @ 6/01/2005 03:50:00 AM
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