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Wild Highway: The Kancamagus
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White Mountain National Forest Saco Ranger Station, 603-447-5448. Kancamagus Highway (Rte. 112), just off Rte. 16, Conway. Pick up campground information and a free map to eight terrific hiking trails that range from a half mile to five miles long. Saco Ranger Station is also the place to find out about historic Russell-Colbath House, an 1830 homestead located midway on the Kancamagus Highway, just west of Jigger Johnson Campground. Exhibits and costumed interpreters tell the story of the family who lived here. fs.fed.us
Loon Mountain, 800-229-5666, 603-745-8111. Rte. 112, Lincoln. Not just for skiing: Ask about bike rentals and tours, horseback riding, in-line skating, and other activities in summer and fall. loonmtn.com
The Common Man, 603-745-3463. Pollard Rd., Lincoln. ($$) Simple country cooking and decor with a cozy fireplaced lounge. thecman.com/restaurants/common-man-lincoln/
Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train, 800-699-3501, 603-745-3500. Rte. 112, North Woodstock. Enjoy a five-course movable feast in a 1924 Pullman car or a 1952 Pullman Dome car. The train and its passengers embark on a two-hour journey along the Pemigewasset River. cafelafayette.com
Gordi's Fish & Steak House, 603-745-6635. Rte. 112, Lincoln. ($$) House favorites are lobster, beef, and seafood. kancmotorlodge.com
The Mountain Club on Loon, 800-229-7829, 603-745-2244. Rte. 112, Lincoln, NH 03251. Slopeside accommodations right on Loon Mountain. Open year-round. mtnclub.com
The Mill House Inn, 800-654-6183, 603-745-6261. Rte. 112, Lincoln, NH 03251. Open year-round.
Woodstock Inn, 800-321-3985, 603-745-3951. 135 Main St., North Woodstock, NH 03262. Open year-round.
Reader Comments
Comment from Don Gamache on August 10, 2009
This is one of the best roads in the world to run on a motorcycle. Spent my honeymoon in Conway and we rode Kanc everyday. No matter what time of the year it's beautiful. This is classic New England. I miss it a lot now that I'm away. Just shows that New England is a peice of Heaven and the rocks just hold it down to keep it from floating back up.
Comment from Needel, Sylvia on August 11, 2009
I often wish the sign for Sabbaday Falls was nearly invisible. It's a VERY popular tourist spot these days. When I was growing up in Bartlett, Sabbaday Falls was a spot where you seldom encountered another soul. Now there are stairs and fences. Still beautiful, but you have to share it with lots of tourists most any time of year.
Comment from Chris Heckman on August 11, 2009
Thank you for this wonderful article. It exemplifies everything I love about Yankee magazine - thorough historical research presented in an interesting and entertaining way. We've driven the Kanc many times and I thought I knew it, but you gave me lots more background information. Great job!
Comment from American Heritage Renovations, llc. on October 11, 2009
To Needel, Sylvia...
I, too, grew up in Bartlett, though I am now in Saint Louis. I grew up on the side of the Haystack up behind the Moutain View Cabins. EVERYWHERE along the Kanc is all "touristy" now and it is sad. I have not been home for years, but the last time I was and travelled the Kanc, it saddened me to see the "improvements". However, northern New Engkand, OUR northern New England, will forever be God's grace to the Earth!
Comment from American Heritage Renovations, llc. on October 11, 2009
My bad... it was Mountain HOME Cabins. I often wonder if they are still open.
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