Road Trip NYC to White Mountains – Fall New England
New York City
White Mountains
525
km
6h
drive
All seasons
season
The Itinerary
The White Mountains of New Hampshire offer the USA's most spectacular fall colours in September–October. Mount Washington (1,917 m) holds the record for the fastest wind ever measured at ground level: 372 km/h.
Kancamagus Highway ("The Kanc"), a 55-km scenic byway through the national forest, is one of America's finest fall drives. Sabbaday Falls, Lower Falls and Rocky Gorge. The Mt. Washington Auto Road (12 km, 1860) leads to the summit. The Cog Railway (1869, the world's oldest cog railway). North Conway for tax-free shopping.
Kancamagus Highway ("The Kanc"), a 55-km scenic byway through the national forest, is one of America's finest fall drives. Sabbaday Falls, Lower Falls and Rocky Gorge. The Mt. Washington Auto Road (12 km, 1860) leads to the summit. The Cog Railway (1869, the world's oldest cog railway). North Conway for tax-free shopping.
Points of Interest
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Kancamagus HighwayPlus belle route d'automne USA, 55 km.
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Mt. Washington1 917 m, record du vent 372 km/h.
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Cog RailwayPlus vieux chemin de fer à crémaillère au monde, 1869.
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Sabbaday FallsCascade en cascade le long de la Kanc.
Practical info
- Departure New York City
- Destination White Mountains
- Distance 525 km
- Duration 6h
- Category Very long (500+ km)
- Best season All seasons
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