Really beautiful natural formations. There are some trails you can follow nearby that also lead to beautiful scenery More

the title says it all! not a lot of things in this area are free. you can make it a 5min walk to the basin or you can spend a few hours walking some of the other trails. we took a side trail towards some falls (i forget the name) but it was worth it and still very easy walking.... More

This was a great, easy hike. We spent a few hours marveling at the small waterfalls and cool basin. Nice place for a leisurely walk. More

I'd love to model this natural wonder at my own home with one pond dropping into the next. The basin is a circular, naturally made bowl that was carved out of solid stone. It's a very serene, wooded place and extremely easy to get to. There are placards throughout the walk describing the flora and fawna and can be a... More

Did alittle hiking the trails around the basin, found a great spot to sit, listen to the waterfalls and had a picnic lunch. Nice way to spend an afternoon without spending alot of $$. More

The views of the basin and the waterfalls in the area were wonderful! We took our 7yr old son on a family "adventure" as he likes to call them and we were not disappointed. People looking to take young children on a hike, keep them close, as there are drop offs in places on the trail and near the waterfalls... More

good activity :). Great hiking in this area, swimming, Franconia notch state park is great More

Imagine a huge bowel and you will have an idea about what the basin looks like. A short walk from the parking lot (easy enough for grandma and her cane), this is a natural wonder that you should spend a few moments at. Make it part of a day trip along with other places in the Notch. More

It is wonderful to see what nature can do over time! The basin is easily reached and the river that flows to it is great to cool off in. Be careful- the rocks get slippery with moss in the summer. More