Fall Frolicking
It’s that time of year – Autumn. Fall. Leaf-peeping, hiking, sightseeing season. The time when it seems everyone feels the need to discover the scenic roads and mountains and waterfalls in the White Mountains. And let’s face it – why not?
Our Autumn color is stunning, and we are lucky to have enough different areas and types of trees that Mother Nature puts on a great show for about three to four weeks. All you have to do is look around. If one section has already peaked, there will be another section nearby that hasn’t yet. It’s the beauty of living up here. This is New England. The weather changes constantly so our foliage does as well.
Our activities in the fall begin and end with leaf peeping. It’s the most popular thing to do, and there are so many ways to do it.
Driving. Yes, just drive around. The number one route to drive right now is the Kancamangus Highway (Rt 112). It has so many stunning views and pull offs to stop and see the mountains, the valley and the trees, as well as a few short trails that go to waterfalls. There is a covered bridge on the Rt 16 end as well. This is a great way to see the foliage and spend a day. At one end, you have Lincoln, a beautiful town with cute little shops, great restaurants, the Loon Mountain Ski resort and more. At the other end, you have Conway and North Conway. Bigger towns filled with great restaurants and shopping (everything from country stores to outlets), some great scenic spots as well (Diana’s Baths and Cathedral Ledge) and more.
Take a train ride. The Cog Railway is 12 miles away and will take you to the top of Mount Washington. The Conway Scenic Railroad has multiple trains to take you through the heart of the White Mountains, and the Granite State Railway will take you right along the scenic Pemigewasset River. Each one is different, but they all give you a chance to enjoy the stunning color up here in the fall.
Take a Ski lift. Nearly all the ski resorts in the area have a lift or a Tram available to go up the mountains for a little better view. Bretton Woods and Cannon are the closest, but Loon, Cranmore and Wildcat all have a way up!
Hike. We have thousands of trails here in the White Mountains. (Yes, really.). Check out our Hike the Whites Blog for more info.
Whatever you’re inspired to do when you come visit, we hope you enjoy your stay here and get a chance to experience a little bit of life in the Whites.
