There are many ways to see Loon. One of the best ways is on your own two feet.

Here are just a few of many trails in the area, ranging from easy walks to rugged climbs. The Lincoln Woods Trail is easy walking on an old logging railroad grade beside the East Branch of the Pemigewasset. At 1.6 miles there's a riverside view of the distant Bond range. At 2.6 miles, an 0.8 mile side trail leads to scenic Black Pond. At 2.9 miles another side trail leads 0.4 mile to the ledges and cascades of Franconia Falls (permit required). Beyond, the Wilderness Trail leads into the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The trail begins at the parking area off Kancamagus Highway five miles east of Lincoln.

Three waterfalls can be seen along the easy lower section of the Falling Waters Trail. There's Stair Falls and Swiftwater Falls at 0.9 mile and exquisite Cloudland Falls at 1.4 mile. The trail starts on the east side of Franconia Notch Parkway, opposite Lafayette Campground.