re: Planning a road trip through New England primarily for fall foliage

I planned a road trip through New England that ended with a loop through the White Mountains, for my wife and I to do in 2020. We weren't able to do it because of Vermont's quarantine restrictions.

Here is the last leg through the White Mountains that I had planned. Maybe this will help you on your trip. Optional hikes are listed because it's what we like to do. Still plenty to see if you aren't into that.


- Stay 1 night in Lincoln NH
- From Lincoln, drive along the Kancamagus Highway to Rocky Gorge Parking Lot (many pullouts, hike along Swift River and view Falls Pond)
- Backtrack to Bear Notch Road (many pullouts)
- Drive north to Crawford Notch State Park (many backroads to explore)
- Option - side trip/hike up the Mount Willard Trail (3.2 mi. roundtrip)
- Continue north to the Mt. Washington Cog Railway
- Option - can take train to summit of Mt. Washington
- Drive to Franconia to stay for the night (or any place nearby)

- From Franconia, drive to Artist's Bluff Loop for sunrise and hike 1.4 mi overlooking Echo Lake
- Drive to Flume Gorge Visitor Center and hike 2 mi loop ($16/person fee)
- Drive back to Boston