NEW HAMPSHIRE - White Mountains

The Kancamagus Scenic Byway passes through the heart of the White Mountains and the White Mountain National Forest while traversing the flank of Mount Kancamagus, filled with scenic areas and overlooks. Visit the Russell Colbath Historic Site, which offers colonial history, and explore the Forest Discovery Trail, which provides forest ecology experiences in a living classroom. Often referred to as the best fall foliage trip in the U.S., the Kancamagus Highway – familiarly known as “the Kanc” -- offers splendid vistas, vivid color, and all of the glory of Mother Nature between mid-September and mid-October.
Driving directions: The Kancamagus Scenic Byway follows Route 112 for 34.5 miles. It begins at the junction of I-93 and Route 112 in Lincoln (near the Pemigewasset River) and goes east until it ends in the city of Conway at the junction of routes 112 and 16. Allow one hour to drive this byway.
Kancamagus Scenic Byway Map

The White Mountain Trail offers New England's most rugged mountain scenery as it travels easily through three historic notches or mountain passes. Views abound of villages and unspoiled White Mountains National Forest. Stops include views of Mount Washington and the grand Mount Washington Hotel, mountain cascades, wildlife, and the Appalachian Trail. Allow 2.5 hours to drive this byway.
Driving directions:
Lincoln to Bartlett: Starting in Lincoln go west on NH-112 to North Woodstock; take U.S. 3 north to Twin Mountain, bearing right (east) at the U.S. 3/I-93 junction; a Twin Mountain go southeast on U.S. 302 through Bartlett; the byway branches in Bartlett. Continue on U.S. 302 to Glen or take the Bear Notch Road south from Bartlett.
Bartlett to Conway: Continue on U.S. 302 through Glen and North Conway to Conway, where the byway ends at its junction with NH-112 (Kancamagus Highway).
Bartlett to NH-112 via Bear Notch Road: Head south on Bear Notch Road to the junction with NH-112 (Kancamagus Highway) where the byway ends.
White Mountains Trail Map