Tours
Outdoor AdventureGranite State Railway
$25–$50Scenic train rides and electric rail bike adventures through the White Mountains.
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Kancamagus Highway
NH Route 112 between Lincoln and Conway · Lincoln, NH
Why you should go…
The Kancamagus Highway is the stretch of NH Route 112 between Lincoln and Conway, crossing White Mountain National Forest and topping out at Kancamagus Pass, 2,855 feet. You pull over at overlooks, Rocky Gorge and the short gravel trail to Sabbaday Falls, and the road follows the Swift River for 21 miles. There are no gas stations, restaurants or hotels along the route, only six campgrounds, so fill the tank first. Some forest parking areas need a recreation pass.
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Good to know
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Kancamagus Highway, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
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White Mountains
FreeNew Hampshire's mountain playground, home to Mount Washington, Franconia Notch, and the Kancamagus Highway.
9.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
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Western White Mountains
FreeVisitor hub for the Lincoln, Woodstock and Franconia Notch region of New Hampshire's White Mountains.
9.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
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Crawford Notch State Park
FreeHike to Arethusa and Ripley Falls and stop at the historic Willey House site in a White Mountains pass.
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Franconia Notch State Park
FreeWalk through Flume Gorge, swim at Echo Lake and hike or bike through an eight-mile mountain pass in the White Mountains.
13 mi awayMore like this
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Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves
$25–$50Follow a mile of boardwalk trail down a glacial gorge in Kinsman Notch and squeeze through 11 granite boulder caves.
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