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Auto Cruises
The Lakes and White Mountain regions offer an abundance of scenic roads and
byways.
Wildlife is always on the edge of your view, so be sure to watch for such creatures
as moose, deer, bears, raccoons, and other wildlife. Remember to drive carefully
because wildlife, especially moose, are difficult to see after dark.
Ellsworth Hill Road ~ Campton
Off Route 3, Ellsworth Hill takes you to Stinson Lake. There is an incredible
view of the White Mountains. The road eventually comes out in Rumney Village
and connects with Route 25. This road is mostly unpaved and not maintained
in winter.
Route 118 ~ Warren to North Woodstock
Begin at Redstone Missile on the Warren Common, then make a sharp right onto Route
118. This is a beautiful ride of 15 miles over the shoulder of Mt. Moosilauke.
Route 3-A ~ West Plymouth to Bristol
Take Route 3-A from Route 25. This road parallels the shore of Newfound
Lake. There are beautiful lake and mountain vistas that make for a pleasurable
viewing experience.
Route 49 ~ Campton to Waterville Valley
Follow this New Hampshire Scenic & Cultual Byway along the Mad River from
Campton to Tripoli Road in Waterville Valley.
Route 25 ~ Plymouth to Warren
This route follows the Baker River. Along the way you will find some good
fishing and picnic spots.
Route 25C ~ Wentworth to Orford
Along this route you will find stone walls, sugar houses, beautiful mountain vistas,
and winding country roads. Enjoy!
Route 113 ~ Holderness to Sandwich
A New Hampshire Scenic Byway, this makes for a quaint scenic drive, with beautiful
Squam Lake views along the way.
West Shore Road ~ Bristol
Off Route 3-A at the south end of Newfound Lake in Bristol. Drive around
the "back" side of Newfound Lake. The road goes from Route 3-A
in Bristol, loops around the lake, then returns to Route 3-A in Hebron.
Sandwich Notch Road ~ Waterville Valley to Sandwich Village
This road is off of Route 49, and is unpaved and open for Summer travel only.
An excellent place to view moose and other wildlife, this road ends on Route 175.
"The Road to the Sky" ~ Mt. Washington Auto Road
This route will take you to the summit of Mount Washington. You will see
different beautiful scenic vistas around every bend. Take your own vehicle,
or make a reservation aboard one of the guided Auto Road van tours.
www.MtWashingtonAutoRoad.com
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