Lonely Planet New England Fall Foliage Road Trips (Travel Guide) by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: mobi
ISBN: 9781760341510
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Published: 2016-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

SCENIC DRIVE: WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST

One of New England’s finest, the 35-mile Kancamagus Hwy (NH 112) is a beauty of a road cutting through the White Mountain National Forest between Conway and Lincoln. Laced with excellent hiking trails, scenic lookouts and swimmable streams, this is as natural as it gets. There’s absolutely no development along the entire highway, which reaches its highest point at Kancamagus Pass (2868ft).

Pick up brochures and hiking maps at the Saco Ranger District Office (603-447-5448; 33 Kancamagus Hwy; 8am-4:30pm) at the eastern end of the highway near Conway. On the western end, stop by the National Forest desk at the White Mountains Visitor Center in North Woodstock.

Coming from Conway, 6.5 miles west of the Saco ranger station, you’ll see Lower Falls on the north side of the road – stop here for the view and a swim. No trip along this highway is complete without taking the 20-minute hike to the breathtaking cascade of Sabbaday Falls; the trail begins at Mile 15 on the south side of the road. The best place to spot moose is along the shores of Lily Pond; stop at the roadside overview at Mile 18. At the Lincoln Woods ranger station, which is near the Mile 29 marker, cross the suspension footbridge over the river and hike 3 miles to Franconia Falls, the finest swimming hole in the entire national forest, complete with a natural rock slide. Parking anywhere along the highway costs $3 per day (honor system) or $5 per week; just fill out an envelope at any of the parking areas.

The White Mountain National Forest is ideal for campers, and you’ll find several campgrounds run by the forest service accessible from the Kancamagus Hwy. Most are on a first-come, first-served basis; pick up a list at the Saco ranger station.

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