Kancamagus Scenic Highway, Lincoln New Hampshire...foliage near peak.

Kancamagus...proper pronunciation "kank-ah-maw-gus"...was a term the Penacook Native American Tribes gave to this part of northern New Hampshire. It mean "The Fearless One", if you have ever driven the Kanc (as the locals call it)...you know you have to be fearless to drive this route during the winter. But in the Fall there is no better foliage drive in the country.

One of the many Lookout points where you can pull over and enjoy the view. This morning the fog was socked in to the valley below and obscuring some of the spectacular mountain views.

The Kancamagus is considered one of America's best Scenic Byways, and many glimpses of the Pemigewasset and Swift Rivers along the route add to the enjoyment of the trip.

The Trip to North Conway is 34 miles and there is no need to pull over to enjoy the constant views, with bright colors and mountain passes around every corner.

You just can't adequately catch the colors at sun-up, but this morning the mist was playing hide and seek with the otherwise great mountain views.

One of the access points along the Kanc to the Appalachian Mountain trail, is from the Lincolnwoods ranger station...part of the many White Mountain National Parks camping sites.

White Mountain National Forest is nearing peak foliage.

Take a trip up and over the Kancamagus...highest elevation on your route is 2,855 feet, but don't forget to gas up, this national forest scenic byway has no gas stations or buildings for 34 miles.

I'm very Lucky to have a real estate office along this very route, I often take a coffee break at one of the many breathtaking over-looks and enjoy the mountain views and bright foliage colors.

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You will still have good foliage viewing through Columbus day, but I'm guessing you'll be sharing this scenic route with a lot of other Leaf peepers...If you can sneak out mid-week come sooner.

...Rte 112, the Kancamagus Scenic Highway, Lincoln NH 03251.

If you are fond of mountain and river views take a trip to Lincoln New Hampshire and drive the "Kanc"