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Fall Foliage Scenic Drive in New Hampshire

Fall foliage scenic drives in New HampshireGondola to the summit for breathtaking views,
are bountiful covering Lake Winnipesaukee,and exploring the Glacial Caves, and the
Connecticut River and a bunch of tripssummit observation tower. A favorite spot for
throughout the White Mountain region. But thehikes - Loon will bring out the pioneering
perennial favorite among lin-the-know ocalsspirit  in  you.
and visitors alike remains the 34 miles
between Lincoln and Conway on Route 112. ReadContinuing east on the two-lane highway
all  about  the  stunning  drive  here.you'll enter the Pemigewasset wilderness
region of the drive. Close to Hancock
Fall foliage scenic drives in New HampshireCampground is the parking lot entrance to the
are bountiful covering Lake Winnipesaukee,Lincoln Woods Trail. This popular and easy
Connecticut River and a bunch of tripstrail leads into the wilderness area and
throughout the White Mountain region. But themakes a great excursion to view the
perennial favorite among locals and visitorsPemigewasset River, and the wildlife that
alike remains the 34 miles between Lincolninhabits  the  area.
and  Conway  on  Route  112.
As you head out to the Sandwich Range
You can drive it in just about an hour. ButWilderness Area the road offers interesting
you'd miss experiencing one of the mostturns and views through the Kancamagus Pass.
colorful scenic drives in the entireYou'll find plenty of scenic overlooks to
northeast - and some would say the U.S. foradmire the mountain ranges, especially during
fall  foliage.the  vibrant  fall  foliage  season.
Route 112, or as its better known theAnother side excursion along this stretch of
Kancamagus Highway, is the only road thatthe road is the Greeley Ponds Scenic Area.
runs directly east and west through the heartLocated about one mile from the highway and
of the White Mountain National Forest. Thisabout 9 miles east of Lincoln this is a
is a dramatic road that shows off thebeautiful place to have a picnic lunch, and
magnificence of one of New Hampshire'sview  the  two  ponds  and  towering  cliffs.
best-loved scenic spots. From this road your
vistas include wilderness and the highestContinuing east you'll enter the Swift River
peaks  in  the  presidential  range.valley region. This area abounds in scenic
stops, and hikes through the forest offering
During the summer and fall foliage monthsstunning views of the valley and mountains.
you're likely to have plenty of company onThe hike offering the best views is the MT.
your drive. But if the weather is clear whoPotash hike but at 4 miles requires an
cares if the going is a little slow - thisunrushed  few  hours  to  appreciate  fully.
isn't  a  drive  to  rush  anyway.
For a shorter and easier hike drive to the
You'll find plenty of pull-offs to admire theRocky Gorge Scenic area and take The
views and take a bunch of photos if theLovequist Loop Trail. This is about an hours
weather cooperates. Be warned though... thewalk around Falls Pond and offers fishing and
White Mountains are notorious for generatinga marvelous window into the beauty of the
their own weather, especially in thenatural plants and vegetation of the region.
Presidential Range, where many of the peaksYou'll cross the gorge formed by the Swift
are above timberline. Mount Washington isRiver  over  a  rustic  footbridge.
cloaked  with  cloud  cover  53% of its days.
Back in the car you'll drive a short distance
So  what  will  you  see?east to the Covered Bridge and the trailhead
to the Boulder Loop Trail. If you've been
At the western end of this drive wheresaving your energy for only one hike then
Interstate 93 meets Route 112, lies Lincoln.this is it. At about 3 miles round trip it
The Lincoln, and close-by Cannon Mountain,can take you anywhere from 2-4 hours but
areas abound in gift and specialty shops,you'll get outstanding photo opportunities of
including Clark's Trading Post. A side tripMT. Chocorua and the Swift River Valley. The
takes you to The Flume a gorge carved duringhike itself is mostly a gradual climb with
the glacial ages with a covered bridge andsome step pitches. This is one of the more
walking  trails  as  well.popular hikes during fall foliage season, and
my  recommended  one.
Lincoln is your starting point on this fall
foliage scenic drive, and as you head eastThe last piece of the Kancamagus Highway fall
towards the Kancamagus Pass you'll befoliage scenic drive takes you to the eastern
climbing to 2,860 feet in the first 10 miles.end of the drive where Route 112 meets Route
16 in Conway and then on to North Conway. If
Just east of Lincoln you'll find Loontime allows cruise around North Conway where
Mountain, a ski resort by winter and ayou'll find outlet centers and the North
playground in the summer and fall foliageConway Scenic railroad.
months. Loon is another side trip to ride the



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