NH 112 · New Hampshire
Kancamagus Highway motorcycle ride
The Kancamagus Highway crosses the White Mountain National Forest between Lincoln and Conway in New Hampshire. It climbs to Kancamagus Pass at nearly 2,900 feet, with a hairpin and wide views on the way up and river swimming holes on the way down.
Distance
38 mi
Riding time
1 h 5 min
Lowest
450 ft
Highest
2,880 ft
Opens Lincoln to Conway in the MotoCurve planner on the Curvy style. Change the start to your home or hotel, then send it to the app for voice navigation.
Highlights
- The hairpin and overlooks on the climb to Kancamagus Pass.
- Sabbaday Falls, Lower Falls and the Swift River along the way.
- One of the most famous fall-foliage rides in the country.
Before you ride
- There is no fuel and no food along the highway. Fill up in Lincoln or Conway.
- Parking at trailheads and picnic areas needs a recreation pass.
- Foliage weekends in early October bring heavy traffic.
When to ride
Open all year. Late September and early October bring the foliage and the crowds.
Questions
- How long is the Kancamagus Highway?
- As MotoCurve routes it, Lincoln to Conway is about 38 miles, roughly 1 h 5 min of riding without stops.
- When can you ride the Kancamagus Highway?
- Open all year. Late September and early October bring the foliage and the crowds.
- How high does the Kancamagus Highway go?
- The route runs between about 450 and 2,880 feet above sea level.
- Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Kancamagus Highway?
- Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.
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