Scenic/Walking/Hiking
There are so many wonderful natural places to explore. Here are just a few of our favorites.
The Cog Railway
40 minutes
1-800-922-8825
Ride the World's First Mountain climbing train to the top of Mount Washington -the highest peak in New England!
Note: Use directions provided by The Cog. Do not rely on mapquest or GPS!
Diana's Baths Waterfalls
5 minutes
Bartlett - North Conway
Waterfalls, climbing and waterplay, picnic areas, scenic walk. Definitely worth a visit to this pristine
waterfalls area. Easy 6/10ths of a mile hike in to see the falls and wade in the cool waters of the brook.
Echo Lake State Park (Echo Lake, Cathedral Ledge & White Horse Ledge)
5 minutes
603-356-2672
60 Echo Lake Rd., Conway, NH 03818
Activities available in the Park - Swimming (lifeguard on duty), Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Picnicking,
Rock Climbing. Scenic views of valley from atop Cathedral Ledge. (Accessible by auto road or by hiking.)
Kancamagus Highway
15 minutes
Conway - Lincoln
The Kancamagus Highway is a 34.5 mile scenic drive along NH's Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire that is
well known as one of the best Fall Foliage viewing areas in the country. The Kancamagus Scenic Byway
takes you through a path cut through the White Mountain National Forest with breathtaking views of
the White Mountains, the Swift River, Sabbaday Falls, Lower Falls and Rocky Gorge. The Kanc takes
you to an elevation of just under 3,000 feet at its highest point at Kancamagus Pass on the flank
of Mt. Kancamagus near Lincoln, NH.
Mount Washington Auto Road
20 miles north of North Conway
603-466-3988
1 Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, NH 03581
Come take a ride up to the summit of Mount Washington & enjoy spectacular views from the tallest
peak in the East via the 8 mile Mount Washington Auto Road. Drive your own car or take a comfortable,
2 hour guided tour, which includes an hour on top to explore the summit buildings & environment.