Nature's palette on display along the Kancamagus Highway. This approximately 30-mile two-lane highway winds through an extraordinarily beautiful forested landscape connecting the towns of Lincoln, NH on the western end and Conway, NH on the eastern end. And to answer the question, "What does it look like to drive on that highway? Here's the answer:
Two lanes, not much shoulder, mostly a 40 mph speed limit.
The highway is named for Native American Chief Kancamagus who lived in the area during the late 1600's
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For most of the route either the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River or the Swift River are immediately parallel to the roadway.
The "Kanc" is not just a tunnel of asphalt through the trees. There are scenic overlooks, hiking trails, thundering waterfalls, raging rivers, campgrounds, a covered bridge, and in the summer - swimming holes. During "leaf-peeper" season however, beware the recreational vehicles with the white or blue hairs behind the wheel. They are prone to very reduced speeds. (And yes, I know - my hair is mostly white - but I don't have an RV).
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