White Mountains
Kancamagus Highway
34 miles · New Hampshire Route 112 · Pack food and fuel before entry because services are limited along the scenic section.
The Kancamagus Highway is a 34 mile scenic segment of New Hampshire Route 112 between Lincoln and Conway. It crosses White Mountain National Forest landscapes and is widely visited for seasonal foliage. The route has limited direct commercial services across the main scenic stretch.
Route basics
The highway provides an east-west mountain crossing with numerous pullouts and trail access points. Mile-for-mile, it is planned around scenic overlooks and river features rather than towns.
Most travelers enter from Lincoln or Conway with supplies already in hand due to service gaps on the central segment.
Best-use pacing
Peak fall weekends can produce heavy visitation, so off-peak departure times help maintain a relaxed pace. Shoulder seasons offer quieter roads with different landscape character.
A focused stop plan with a few key overlooks and short trails is often more enjoyable than trying to stop at every turnout.
Stops worth pacing for
White Mountain forest corridor
Continuous mountain and forest scenery across a compact two-town route.
Scenic overlooks
Designated pullouts for ridgeline and valley perspectives along Route 112.
Lincoln and Conway gateways
Service hubs at both ends that support flexible day-trip or overnight plans.
How WayTeller fits this drive
Best for leaf-season and mountain-scenery travelers who want a classic New England drive in a manageable distance.
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