White Mountain National Forest
White Mountain National Forest
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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What can we do in this area very late March or early April? Thanks
Written 10 June 2024
How scary is White Mountain Auto Road? Is it very difficult to drive?
Written 10 September 2021
Just drove the road a few days ago. It is not a simple drive. There are steep drop offs and no guard rails. The top is fogged in most of the time (the locals said), which makes it very difficult to see. On the day we drove up, we could barely see 10 feet in front of us - so we drove with our hazard lights flashing and went quite slow - just staring at the yellow line between the up/down lanes. There are many turns as well. But the difficult part is coming down - as even in the lowest gear, you need to put on your brakes almost all the way down - and from the smell, we clearly heated up our brakes beyond normal. There are many turn outs to sit and let your brakes cool off. We did that once.
The day we went, the top was, as mentioned, completely fogged in, and you can't see more than 10 feet away. Keep a hold on kids, if you go up here and the visibility is just as bad. Also, it was also quite cold, with snow on the ground, even though it was in the 60s on ground level. So bring a rain resistance winter jacket if you drive up to the top.
The other thing to consider is the cost. It costs $45 for a car + driver and an extra $20 for each occupant. So for a family of 4, the cost to drive up is over $100!
At the top, there is a look out - but of course, with it fogged in almost every day, you won't see much of anything. There is also a small gift shop, restaurant, restrooms, and museum. We found the building by first finding the stairs, then the first building was closed, followed by an open building with porta-potties, followed by some cars parked, and from following the cars, we finally found the building - again - because with the low visibility we couldn't see it until we were right near it.
All in all, I am glad we drove up, it was an experience. But, if you are afraid of heights and driving near the edge of cliffs, this may not be the drive for you.
Written 5 October 2021
Olá, estou pensando em visitar o parque entre 20/04 a 25/04, gostaria de saber se é uma boa época para a viagem. Nosso maior interresse é nas trilhas e views. Obrigado
Written 23 January 2020
Late April is good since tourist traffic is light compared to other times of the year. Snow often still covers the mountain peaks, so they will be scenic.. Snow often also still is on the trails at higher elevations. At lower elevations, the trails may have no snow . Trees will have no leaves in late April; they will be bare. NH 112 (Kancamagus) may be closed if snow is deep enough; if it is open, it will have the best views as you drive across the National Forest. Other highways such as US 302, I-93, and NH 16 will be open. Jackson NH has an excellent (and romantic) covered bridge beside NH 16. Conway NH has two excellent covered bridges also. A local visitor center (at Intervale) just north of North Conway has great views of Mt Washington. Several ski areas are in the National Forest; they may offer cross-country ski rentals and they may have trails for hiking.
Google Translate (Portuguese): O final de abril Ă© um bom semáforo turĂstico em comparação com outras Ă©pocas do ano. Muitas vezes, a neve ainda cobre os picos das montanhas, entĂŁo elas serĂŁo panorâmicas. Neve tambĂ©m nas trilhas em altitudes mais altas. Em altitudes mais baixas, as trilhas podem nĂŁo ter neve. As árvores nĂŁo terĂŁo folhas no final de abril; eles estarĂŁo nus. O NH 112 (Kancamagus) pode ser fechado se a neve estiver profunda o suficiente; se estiver aberto, terá as melhores vistas ao atravessar a Floresta Nacional. Outras rodovias, como US 302, I-93 e NH 16, estarĂŁo abertas. O Jackson NH tem uma excelente ponte coberta (e romântica) ao lado do NH 16. Conway NH tambĂ©m tem duas excelentes pontes cobertas. Um centro de visitantes local (em Intervale), ao norte de North Conway, oferece excelentes vistas para o Monte Washington. Várias áreas de esqui estĂŁo na Floresta Nacional; eles podem ter trilhas para caminhadas.
Written 24 January 2020
So sorry I missed this. Depends where you stay. We have a service dog and brought her everywhere. Good luck.
Written 14 February 2021
We are planning our July vacation and would like to stay in a central location in the White Mountains, if possible, and see Franconia Notch, Lost River, Mt. Washington, and the town of North Conway with its restaurants and mini golf. It's just my husband and I. We were there 20 years ago, but can't remember where we stayed. We also wanted to travel the scenic highway.
Can anyone recommend a hotel or central location? Thanks.
Written 1 February 2019
Hi, we are looking to tent camp here for a few days early May, and we can't seem to find any campground that are open prior to the middle of May. Is anyone aware of a campground we could stay at in early May (perhaps they may be first come, first serve?)? No amenities needed, just need a place to pitch a tent (legally, of course).
Thanks!
Written 31 March 2018
Here is what I found, upon doing some more digging:
Lafayette Campground is located in the middle of Franconia Notch State Park, along the Franconia Recreational Trail. The campground is open for walk-ins beginning May 19 and reservable stays from Memorial Day through Columbus Day weekend....Winter camping is welcome; a vault toilet but no running water is available.
It also looks like backcountry camping is permitted (no fee) - just need to look into parking overnight at trailheads.
Hope this helps the next person looking for this info!
Written 8 April 2018
We want to play in the snow tomorrow. Where is the best place.
Written 6 January 2017
Wir planen im Oktober einen Besuch im White Mountain NP und möchten dort gern wandern gehen. Kann mir jemand Wanderkarten bzw. Wanderführer empfehlen oder sind die Wege so gut markiert, dass man auch ohne diese auskommt?
Written 15 August 2016
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