White Mountains

The White Mountains Region is one of New Hampshire's most acclaimed regions. One key attraction is Mount Washington, the highest spot in the Northeast (6,288 feet above sea level). It is also home to the White Mountain National Forest, offering a haven for hikers, bikers, and of course, leaf peepers! Things to See and Do Attractions Conway Scenic Railroad - Relax and enjoy scenic round-trip train rides of various durations through the Mount Washington Valley. Hobo Railroad/Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad - Another railroad offering scenic around the region. Mount Washington Cog Railway - Ride to the top of Mount Washington aboard the cog! Offers phenomenal views and a visit to the Mt. Washington Observatory. Mount Washington Observatory - The Mt. Washington Observatory is a nonprofit, membership sponsored organization which operates atop Mt. Washington. There they conduct scientific experiments and record weather information. You can either take the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the Auto Road (drive your own car), or take an Auto Road van (guided tour). If you go during foliage season, bring warm clothes!!! Covered Bridges Albany-Albany - Built in 1858. Crosses Swift River north of Kancamagus Highway, 6 miles west of State Route 16 at Conway Village. Bartlett-Bartlett - Built in 1857. Crosses the Saco River west of U.S. Route 302, 4-1/2 miles east of Bartlett Village. Closed to traffic in 1939. Bath-Bath - Built in 1832. Crosses Ammonoosuc River west of State Route 302 at Bath Village. Bath-Swiftwater - Built in 1849. Crosses Wild Ammonoosuc River north of State Route 112 at Swiftwater. Campton-Blair - Build in 1869. Crosses Pemigewasset River east of U.S. Route 3, 2 miles north of Livermore Falls. Campton-Bump - Build in 1877. Crosses Beebe River 1 mile east of State Route 175 at Campton Hollow. Bridge is replica of old bridge. Campton-Turkey Jim's - Built in 1883. Crosses West Branch Brook 1/2 mile east of U.S. Route 3 at Campton. Conway-Saco River - Built in 1890. Crosses Saco River 1/4 mile north of State Route 16 at Conway Village. Conway-Swift River - Built in 1869. Crosses Swift River 1/2 mile north of State Route 16 at Conway Village. Haverhill-Bath - Built in 1829. Crosses Ammonoosuc River. State Route 135, 1/4 mile north of U.S. Route 302 at Woodsville. Jackson-Honeymoon - Built in 1876. Crosses Ellis River at State Route 16A at junction with State Route 16 at Jackson Village. Lincoln-Flume - Built ~1871. Crosses Pemigewasset River east of U.S. Route 3 in Flume Reservation. Lincoln-Sentinel Pine - Built in 1939. Crosses Pemigewasset River east of U.S. Route 3 in Flume Reservation. Foot traffic only. North Woodstock-Clark's Trading Post - Railroad bridge originally built at Barre, VT. Dismantled and re-erected over Pemigewasset River as part of Clark's Short Steam Railroad Line. Outdoor Activities Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch - Ride New Hampshire's highest 4-passenger Gondola to enjoy a bird's eye view of the foliage. You can also enjoy a hike along the Appalachian Trail and take in some of the outdoor programs and tours offered here. Parks & Trails Crawford Notch State Park in Harts Location - Enjoy the hiking, waterfalls, fishing, wildlife and spectacular mountain views in this 5,775 acre park. There are plenty of picnic areas and scenic pull-offs. Franconia Notch State Park in Franconia/Lincoln - Located in the heart of the White Mountains National Forest, Franconia Notch is a spectacular mountain pass traversed by a unique parkway which extends from the Flume Gorge at the south, to Echo Lake to the north. This park is home to the famous Old Man of the Mountain, as seen on the New Hampshire state license plate. Lost River - Take a self guided tour, following walkways and crossing bridges. Learn about natural history, ecology, and plant life. Moose Brook State Park in Gorham - Located just north of the Presidential Range, this park offers great scenery and a variety of outdoor activities. Enjoy a day of fishing or pack a picnic and take advantage of the many trails in the park. Scenic Drives Kancamagus Scenic Byway - An absolute must see! Extends 34-1/2 miles between Lincoln (to the west) to Conway (on the east). Presidential Range Tour - The route begins in Littleton and follows State Route 116 north to Whitefield. From Whitefield, follow U.S. Route 3 north to Lancaster. Take U.S. Route 2 through Jefferson and then Randolph. Head south on State Route 16 through the heart of Pinkham Notch. Turn west onto U.S. Route 302 into Bartlett. The route will then return to Littleton. Total mileage is 115 miles. River Heritage Tour - The route begins at U.S. Route 3 in North Woodstock, travels south along U.S. Route 3, over State Route 175, going through Plymouth. Continue on State Route 25 west to Warren. At Warren, take State Route 25C to Piedmont. Take Route 10 to Woodsville and then head east on State Route 112. This will take you back to North Woodstock and end the 120 mile trip. White Mountains Trail - Begin at North Woodstock and travel north along U.S. Route 3 to U.S. Route 302 east. At Glen, take State Route 16A south. Make it a loop by picking up the Kancamagus Highway (State Route 112) west back to North Woodstock. 157.5 miles. Science & Nature Related The Mount Washington Weather Discovery Center, North Conway - Learn all about the weather through exhibits, hands-on experiments, audio/visual presentations, and displays.

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