The "Kanc" and Scenic White Mtns Trail

We spent our afternoon in full Leaf Peeping mode...we have earned our badges! The Kancamagus Hwy (a National Scenic Byway), nicknamed "the Kanc" runs through the White Mountains National Forest. It climbs to nearly 3000 feet and has numerous scenic overlooks. Depending on where you are, elevation wise, leaves are in varying degrees of changing color. Here, it was definitely in peak color! I have to say again, pictures just do not do it justice. They say this coming weekend is going to be CRAZY! We are thrilled with our timing...the leaves are gorgeous, the weather is perfect, the crowds are low! The only negative is the smoke haze. Its not too bad, but views would be longer if skies were clearer. We took the Kanc drive in the reverse direction from the guide map, so traffic in our direction is even lower...at times no one ahead or behind! We made it to the ice cream stop in Crawford Notch just in time! 10 minutes later and there would have been disappointment! We never did see a moose. The tram guide says the population is down due to high numbers of ticks (we never saw one). They weaken the moose and they don't survive winter 😪 . Trying to include only the best of the best pictures...it's hard to pick! We have loved NH and hope to come again someday!Read more