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Kancamagus Highway: New Hampshire's Fall Foliage

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The "Kanc" — 34 miles through the White Mountain National Forest with no commercial development, no traffic lights, and arguably the finest fall foliage in New England. Named for a Penacook chief who sought peace among warring tribes.

Stops on This Tour (10)

  1. 1
    Lincoln — Western Trailhead The Kancamagus begins in Lincoln, a former logging town at the edge of the White Mountain National Forest. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  2. 2
    Loon Mountain Bridge Loon Mountain ski area marks the last outpost before the wilderness takes over. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  3. 3
    Hancock Overlook The first major viewpoint opens to a panorama of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  4. 4
    Pemi Overlook Views deep into the Pemigewasset Wilderness — 45,000 acres of roadless terrain. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  5. 5
    Kancamagus Pass — 2,855 feet The highest point on the highway marks the divide between the Pemigewasset and Swift River watersheds. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  6. 6
    Lily Pond A quiet mountain pond reflecting the surrounding peaks. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  7. 7
    Sabbaday Falls A graceful three-tiered waterfall reached by a short trail through the woods. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  8. 8
    Rocky Gorge Scenic Area The Swift River churns through a narrow granite gorge into Falls Pond. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  9. 9
    Lower Falls — Swift River The most popular swimming spot on the Kanc. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  10. 10
    Conway — Eastern Trailhead The highway descends to the Saco River Valley. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app

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