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Fall Foliage Scenic Drive in New Hampshire

Fall foliage scenic drives in Newfor breathtaking views, and exploring
Hampshire are bountiful covering Lakethe Glacial Caves, and the summit
Winnipesaukee, Connecticut River and aobservation tower. A favorite spot for
bunch of trips throughout the Whitehikes - Loon will bring out the
Mountain region. But the perennialpioneering spirit in you.
favorite among lin-the-know ocals andContinuing east on the two-lane highway
visitors alike remains the 34 milesyou'll enter the Pemigewasset wilderness
between Lincoln and Conway on Route 112.region of the drive. Close to Hancock
Read all about the stunning drive here.Campground is the parking lot entrance
Fall foliage scenic drives in Newto the Lincoln Woods Trail. This popular
Hampshire are bountiful covering Lakeand easy trail leads into the wilderness
Winnipesaukee, Connecticut River and aarea and makes a great excursion to view
bunch of trips throughout the Whitethe Pemigewasset River, and the wildlife
Mountain region. But the perennialthat inhabits the area.
favorite among locals and visitors alikeAs you head out to the Sandwich Range
remains the 34 miles between Lincoln andWilderness Area the road offers
Conway on Route 112.interesting turns and views through the
You can drive it in just about an hour.Kancamagus Pass. You'll find plenty of
But you'd miss experiencing one of thescenic overlooks to admire the mountain
most colorful scenic drives in theranges, especially during the vibrant
entire northeast - and some would sayfall foliage season.
the U.S. for fall foliage.Another side excursion along this
Route 112, or as its better known thestretch of the road is the Greeley Ponds
Kancamagus Highway, is the only roadScenic Area. Located about one mile
that runs directly east and west throughfrom the highway and about 9 miles east
the heart of the White Mountain Nationalof Lincoln this is a beautiful place to
Forest. This is a dramatic road thathave a picnic lunch, and view the two
shows off the magnificence of one of Newponds and towering cliffs.
Hampshire's best-loved scenic spots.Continuing east you'll enter the Swift
From this road your vistas includeRiver valley region. This area abounds
wilderness and the highest peaks in thein scenic stops, and hikes through the
presidential range.forest offering stunning views of the
During the summer and fall foliagevalley and mountains. The hike offering
months you're likely to have plenty ofthe best views is the MT. Potash hike
company on your drive. But if thebut at 4 miles requires an unrushed few
weather is clear who cares if the goinghours to appreciate fully.
is a little slow - this isn't a drive toFor a shorter and easier hike drive to
rush anyway.the Rocky Gorge Scenic area and take The
You'll find plenty of pull-offs toLovequist Loop Trail. This is about an
admire the views and take a bunch ofhours walk around Falls Pond and offers
photos if the weather cooperates. Befishing and a marvelous window into the
warned though... the White Mountains arebeauty of the natural plants and
notorious for generating their ownvegetation of the region. You'll cross
weather, especially in the Presidentialthe gorge formed by the Swift River over
Range, where many of the peaks are abovea rustic footbridge.
timberline. Mount Washington is cloakedBack in the car you'll drive a short
with cloud cover 53% of its days.distance east to the Covered Bridge and
So what will you see?the trailhead to the Boulder Loop Trail.
At the western end of this drive whereIf you've been saving your energy for
Interstate 93 meets Route 112, liesonly one hike then this is it. At about
Lincoln. The Lincoln, and close-by3 miles round trip it can take you
Cannon Mountain, areas abound in giftanywhere from 2-4 hours but you'll get
and specialty shops, including Clark'soutstanding photo opportunities of MT.
Trading Post. A side trip takes you toChocorua and the Swift River Valley. The
The Flume a gorge carved during thehike itself is mostly a gradual climb
glacial ages with a covered bridge andwith some step pitches. This is one of
walking trails as well.the more popular hikes during fall
Lincoln is your starting point on thisfoliage season, and my recommended one.
fall foliage scenic drive, and as youThe last piece of the Kancamagus Highway
head east towards the Kancamagus Passfall foliage scenic drive takes you to
you'll be climbing to 2,860 feet in thethe eastern end of the drive where Route
first 10 miles.112 meets Route 16 in Conway and then on
Just east of Lincoln you'll find Loonto North Conway. If time allows cruise
Mountain, a ski resort by winter and aaround North Conway where you'll find
playground in the summer and falloutlet centers and the North Conway
foliage months. Loon is another sideScenic railroad.
trip to ride the Gondola to the summit



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