Kancamagus Scenic Byway in New Hampshire State

Kancamagus Scenic Byway

Surround yourself with scenic views of the Swift River, Sabbaday Falls, and the Rocky Gorge as you make this unbelievably beautiful 34.5-mile through eastern New Hampshire.

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Kancamagus Scenic Byway Details

Surround yourself with scenic views of the Swift River, Sabbaday Falls, and the Rocky Gorge as you make this unbelievably beautiful 34.5-mile through eastern New Hampshire. The drive starts in the town of Lincoln and continues eastward to Conway while passing through the White Mountains National Forest. As you ascend up to the 2,855-foot Kancamagus Pass, you will cross through many natural attractions, including Osceola Range, Sugar Hill, and the Pemigewasset Wilderness. Although this drive can be done in any season, it is particularly stunning in fall when the tree-lined mountains and valleys turn their autumn shades of reds, browns, and oranges.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kancamagus Scenic Byway

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0.9 mi away

Saco River

Flowing for 136 miles across New Hampshire and Maine, this river has some of the clearest, cleanest water for swimming.

3.7 mi away

Madison Boulder Natural Area

Famed for housing the largest known glacial erratic on the continent, this area is a must-see for any nature lover.

6.2 mi away

Lower Falls

With ice-cold water supplied by the Swift River, this waterfall and swimming pool is a popular summer attraction in the White Mountain National Forest

6.8 mi away

Dianas Baths Waterfalls

At the end of a short .6-mile walk through the White Mountain National Forest, you will find this picturesque swimming hole.

7.4 mi away

Rocky Gorge

Even during an unusually long and hot draught, this part of the Swift River flows with a mighty force through a thin and narrow gorge.