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Drive 91
White Mountains
Though the northern tier of New Hampshire is home to fewer than one-tenth of
the state's million or so residents, it boasts a majority of its tall peaks. The region
is renowned or its 48 summits that rise above 4,000 feet, including Mt. Washing-
ton, the loftiest in the Northeast.
Length:
About 125 miles, plus side trips
When to go:
Popular year-round, but best from mid-September to mid-October, when
fall foliage is at its most spectacular
Words to the wise:
Since weather conditions here are extremely variable, call the Ap-
palachianMountainClubforupdatedforecasts.Beonthelookoutformoosewhiledriv-
ing—especially after dusk, when they often cross the road.
Nearby attraction:
Robert Frost Place, featuring a nature trail and memorabilia of the
celebrated poet, near Franconia
Further information:
New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development,
White Mountain National Forest
New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation,
www.nhstateparks.org
1.
Franconia Notch State Park
Heading southeast from Franconia, Rte. 18 leads travelers to the Franconia Notch Parkway,
adramatic eight-mile stretch ofRte.93thatclimbspastcraggypeaks,mountainlakes,mile-
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