Kancamagus Scenic Byway: Self-Guided Peaks Driving Tour – White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire

EXPERIENCE

Download an app and enjoy an audio tour narrator that guides you along the Kancamagus Highway between Conway and Lincoln. Discover not-to-be-missed points of interest, with fascinating stories, tips, and directions along the way.

Start your adventure by downloading your app. You can choose to follow the suggested itineraries, or divide the commentary and create your own half, full, or multi-day sightseeing trips.

Travel the 34-mile long route through the White Mountain National Forest between Conway and Lincoln, New Hampshire, and offers plenty of scenic views and hiking opportunities. The “Kanc,” as it’s affectionately known to locals, winds its way up to an elevation of 2,855 feet offering visitors fantastic views of the White Mountains.

On this audio tour you can witness major highlights such as:
• Albany Covered Bridge
• Lincoln Woods
• Lower Falls
• Pemigewasset Overlook
• Rocky Gorge*
• Sabbaday Falls*

Venture beyond the paved roads and find plenty of scenic sights to explore including waterfalls, gorges, swimming holes, covered bridges, and more. Even short hikes will get you away from the masses on busy days. But serious hikers can easily fill a whole day on some of the longer trails.

Discover an area that is rich in human history, recent and Native American, and share many stories to help you feel even more connected to this rather special area. Get the opportunity to visit some sites that harken back to the days when adventurous settlers gained a foothold in creating farmable land below the granite mountains, and that of course includes a classic covered bridge.

Complete your drive in half a day with short stops. It is recommended that you allow a full day to explore all of the sites, enjoy some short walks and basically linger and absorb all of the opportunities. The route can be be driven in either direction and you will be sure to hear about all of the locations and stories and not miss a thing.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the Kancamagus Highway with this flexible and fully-automatic audio tour
Marvel at waterfalls, gorges, swimming holes, covered bridges and more
Enjoy plenty of scenic views that can easily be enjoyed right from your vehicle
Wind your way up to an elevation of 2,855 feet with fantastic views
Hear stories about this area’s rich human history, recent and Native American

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