| The Roof of the White
Mountain National Forest…
Depending on time available, you’ve got four options for experiencing
this gift in the White Mountain National Forest. Just stare -- hey,
there’s nothing wrong with that. Take the Cog Railway train ride to the
top. Drive the auto road to the summit -- the quickest way. And of course
you can hike if you’re well prepared. But just promise me you won't hike
to the top unless you are in great condition and with somebody. This
mountain claims lives every year as conditions in this area can
deteriorate dramatically within minutes.
Is it worth getting to the summit?
All I’ll say here is… the view is stunning. Visit the museum at the
top and learn about the day in 1934 when the highest wind speed ever
recorded on earth was taken -- 231 MPH. You’ll learn why its unique
geographic position provides the mountain with the worst weather on earth.
Now get back onto Route 302 and head south to the town of North Conway.
The North Conway Scenic Area…
Schedule enough time to take the scenic train, which you board in North
Conway. The station is an authentic Victorian style -- it's hard to miss
and smack in the town center.
The train rides are ambles and chugs along the scenic
valleys and notches in the surrounding area. And as you wind through the rolling
Mount Washington valley and squeeze through the notches under the
gentle clatter of steel against steel, consider this was once the main
form of transportation to the area, from Boston. Most of the trains they
run are diesel locomotives now, but on special weekends and during fall
they use their popular steam locomotive.
The valley train is a 55-minute roundtrip, and the Notch train
is 5 hours. Both have a first-class car if you want to have a different
experience. The notch train has a dome car as well, where you get
magnificent views of the steep ravines and sheer bluffs. I’m not sure my
kids have the patience for a 5-hour train ride so we’ve always taken the
shorter excursion. But as I love trains -- especially steam trains -- one
day…
The trains usually run from mid-June until mid-October. These scenic
trains are very popular throughout the season and they accept advanced
reservations for the Notch train and dinning cars on both trains.
This area of the White Mountains is full of shopping outlets, and also
has plenty for the kids to do. Story Land and Heritage-New
Hampshire, are right next to each other on route 16 in Glen. You
and the kids will enjoy themed rides, live shows, play areas, and meeting
storyboard characters.
The Kancamagus Highway…
Let’s finish up our White Mountains Trail tour by joining back up
with route 112 at Conway and driving back to the White Mountain
National Forest Visitor Center.
This part of the trail is known as the Kancamagus highway. There are
just numerous photo shoot opportunities along this highway. In fact, your
challenge is having enough daylight left in this trip so you can take
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