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Historic Walking Area Attractions In White Mountains

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The White Mountains are a mountain range covering about a quarter of the state of New Hampshire and a small portion of western Maine in the United States. They are part of the northern Appalachian Mountains and the most rugged mountains in New England. The range is heavily visited due to its proximity to Boston and, to a lesser extent, New York City and Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Most of the area is public land, including the White Mountain National Forest and a number of state parks. Its most famous mountain is 6,288-foot Mount Washington, which is the highest peak in the Northeastern U.S. and for 76 years held the record for fastest surface wind gust ...
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Historic Walking Area Attractions In White Mountains

  • 1. Kancamagus Highway North Conway
    New Hampshire Route 112 is a 56.39-mile-long east–west state highway in northern New Hampshire. The highway winds across the state, connecting Bath to Conway through the heart of the scenic and mountainous White Mountain National Forest. The eastern portion of NH 112 is known as the Kancamagus Highway, running 32 miles through the White Mountains from Lincoln to Conway. 26.5 miles of the highway have been designated a National Scenic Byway by the United States Department of Transportation under the name Kancamagus Scenic Byway. The highway is known for its views of autumn foliage and is a popular drive in September and October for leaf peeping tourism. The Kancamagus Highway stays open all winter, although it occasionally closes for short periods while crews clear heavy snows. Its only m...
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  • 3. Flume Gorge Franconia
    The Flume Gorge is a natural gorge extending 800 feet horizontally at the base of Mount Liberty in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, United States. Cut by the Flume Brook, the gorge features walls of Conway granite that rise to a height of 70 to 90 feet and are 12 to 20 feet apart. Discovered in 1808 by 93-year-old Aunt Jess Guernsey, the Flume is now a paid attraction that allows visitors to walk through the gorge.
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