White Mountain National Forest Active and Adventure Vacations

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Fall foliage at Lake Chocorua in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire
Lake Chocorua in the White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire (James Randklev/Photographer's Choice/Getty)

White Mountain National Forest Active and Adventure Highlights

By Travel Expert: Karen Berger
  • New Hampshire's best hiking experience is traversing the Presidential Range, staying in the European-style Appalachian Mountain Club huts, and climbing as many as eight 4,000-footers.
  • Reaching nearly 5,000 feet, Mount Moosilauke is the first mountain above treeline northbounders will reach on the Appalachian Trail.
  • Tuckerman’s Ravine is the classic ice-climbing location at fearsome Mount Washington, and it possesses multiple routes of all levels.
  • Both road- and mountain bikers will find extensive opportunities in the forest. Just remember that the Appalachian Trail and the six wilderness areas are off-limits.

Hotels

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Lodge at Jackson Village
153 RT 16
Jackson, NH NH 03846
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 10.2 Miles
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Sunset Hill House
231 Sunset Hill Road
Franconia, NH 03585
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 20.8 Miles
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movgrenook Farm Resort
Dinsmore Road Route 16
Jackson, NH 03846
Hotel Class: 2 class stars
Distance: 9.8 Miles
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Mt. Washington Auto Road
Pinkham Notch
Route 16
Gorham, New Hampshire Map
Distance: 9.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Auto Road can be taken by private vehicle or bus tour (narrated). ... Read More
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Pinkham Notch Visitor's Center
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Distance: 10.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Visitor's center, naturalist programs, hiking trails, overnight lodging, food, store, tourist, teails, and weather info.... Read More
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Clark's Trading Post
U.S. Route 3; P.O. Box 1
Lincoln, New Hampshire 03251
Distance: 13.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: At Clark's Trading Post, visitors can enjoy the... Read More
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