White Mountains Kancamagus
United States
New Hampshire's Kancamagus Highway cuts through the White Mountain National Forest without a single traffic light. In fall, the hardwoods burn crimson and gold, one of the great foliage drives in the world.
Explore on the interactive map →Stops along the route
- Conway
Eastern gateway to the Kancamagus Highway, where Route 112 begins its 56-kilometre crossing through the White Mountains.
- Rocky Gorge Scenic Area
The Swift River squeezes through a narrow granite gorge into a deep emerald pool. A short loop trail crosses the ledges above.
- Lower Falls
Swift River fans over polished granite slabs into clear swimming holes, a favourite autumn stop along the Kanc.
- Sabbaday Falls
A three-tiered waterfall dropping through a flume of sculpted rock, reached by one of the finest short trails in New England.
- Kancamagus Pass
At 884 m the highway's highest point delivers an unobstructed panorama across the fall foliage canopy of the White Mountains.
- Franconia Notch State Park
Echo Lake, the Flume Gorge, and the aerial tramway up Cannon Mountain fill this glacially carved notch at the highway's end.
Where to Eat
- Moat Mountain Smokehouse & Brewing Co.Barbecue
Offers house-brewed beers and hearty barbecue dishes in a rustic setting.
- The Common ManAmerican
Serves classic American fare with a cozy atmosphere and a fireplace.
- Gypsy CaféEclectic
Features a diverse menu with global flavors and vibrant decor.
Things to Do
- Flume GorgeHike
A natural gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty, with wooden walkways and waterfalls.
- Cannon Mountain Aerial TramwayScenic Viewpoint
An 80-passenger cable car that ascends to the 4,080-foot summit of Cannon Mountain.
- Lost River Gorge & Boulder CavesNature
Explore a series of caves and boardwalks through a picturesque gorge.