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    She said yes - and then they kissed! Don't know these folks though.
    Mike P.

    Fantastic bucket list experience! You can arrive by car but we rode the cog gear rail up the mountain and really enjoyed that experience. The rail provides a close up look of the different mountain zones and get some history and humor thrown in for free. There isn't much explanation of anything on the top of the mountain other than you can tell there are some weather related equipment around there. Most of it is no longer used or working. It was cloudy the day we visited but still worth it. We even witnessed and marriage proposal at the high point marker where everyone gets in line to take a selfie.

    Sanjay G.

    A 60-acre parcel perched on the summit of the Northeast's highest peak is surrounded by the extensive 750,000-acre White Mountain National Forest. On a clear day, views from the 6,288-foot summit extend beyond New Hampshire as far as 130 miles to Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Quebec, and the Atlantic Ocean. The Visitor Center at the top of Mount Washington is open daily, during the summer/fall, Sadly The Tip Top House is closed now. The Sherman Adams building, houses The Sherman Adams Visitor Center, a cafeteria, restrooms, gift shops, the Mount Washington Observatory, and its museum. Mount Washington is the central, highest summit of an alpine mountain massif called the Presidential Range where many peaks are named after former U.S. presidents. Other high peaks -- Mounts Clay, Jefferson, Adams, and Madison. Mount Washington has earned the title of "Home to the Worst Weather in the World". in 1934 the Mount Washington Observatory recorded a wind speed of 231 mph - the world record for most of the 20th century and still the record for a measured speed, not produced by a tropical cyclone. parking: ample parking there if you reach early ;) Fee: Car+driver- $ 45 (Oct-2022) Extra person: $20 PP children- $9 PP

    Chloe T.

    I am an avid hiker and was thrilled to try out the White Mountains. Unfortunately, we only had one day while passing through but made sure to make it worth while. In the morning, we headed out on the Frankenstein Cliff and Arethusa Falls trails. I was stunned to see some reviews here saying the area offered no challenging hiking trails. Those individuals obviously didn't try Frankenstein Cliff. I have hiked in national parks all across the US, including popular Bryce and Zion. This trail was more challenging than any hike we did there! When we finished, my watch read "150 flights climbed". I will say that once we reached the top of the Cliff, it was before noon and still foggy so the view was not worth it. I would recommend skipping this trail unless you can guarantee great visibility. The Arethusa Falls trail was not challenging and came with a beautiful view. Wish we could have spent more time at the falls. For experience hikers and both trails combined, it took us 5 hours with hardly any long breaks. Can't wait to visit again!

    Mount Washington, New Hampshire
    Bruce K.

    Mount Washington is the tallest peak in the Eastern United States that isn't in North Carolina. *cough* Mount Mitchell: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mount-mitchell-state-park-burnsville?hrid=pHsp0Hlz8QTUH-IeYtpNHw *cough* I've seen those "This car climbed Mount Washington" bumper stickers for years and targeted Mount Washington on this trip to acquire one of my own. I should have read the rules - they don't allow conversion vans to make the trip. It's completely logical and the rule is designed for safety. The problem is that the additional weight of all the conversion equipment - microwave, solar panels, power inverter, bed, cabinets, toilet, water, etc. - puts additional strain on the transmission as you're descending the mountain. This means that the transmission can't solely slow you down, so now you're riding on the brakes. And if you're using the brakes a lot, they'll overheat. And when they overheat, they fail. It's happened often enough that they put this rule in place. Believe me, they'd love to take your money and have you drive the mountain! But they don't want to rescue you when your brakes melt and seize half-way down the mountain. So there will be no "This car climbed Mount Washington" bumper sticker today. *sad face* I arrived at the mountain late enough that there wasn't room on their van tour or the cog railway. So that just means that I need to return. The base camp has restrooms, a huge gift shop, a restaurant, picnic areas and plenty of parking. I'll be back here and I'll plan to arrive earlier so I can ride the railroad to the summit. [Review 18548 overall - 99 in New Hampshire - 2070 of 2022.]

    Kaytee F.

    Mount Washington in Coos County, New Hampshire is a unique experience. While I only lived in New Hampshire for little over a year, I had the opportunity to visit Mount Washington on several occasions. On one of my visits was the Annual Run/Walk/Bike up Mount Washington. I couldn't believe people were actually running up this Mountain. My car had a tough enough time climbing up! It's definitely worth a trip. Beautiful scenery even if it is cloudy up top.

    Paige G.

    We took the Cog Railway up. We saw hikers and BMX performers filming on the way up. The view in incredible. We couldn't believe they had a post office, so we purchased a few postcards, stamps and mailed them off to family and friends. Unfortunately, no one ever received them /:

    Summit of Mount Washington in the clouds
    Ashley P.

    Awe-inspiring. Mount Washington is the real deal. At 6288' it is the tallest peak in New England. Hike it. Drive it. Cog Railway it. Have your pick. I chose to hike this beast. I'd been working on hiking all 48 peaks in New Hampshire at four thousand feet and above. This was the pinnacle summit to close out my journey. My hike up this peak was so unique compared to the treks up the others. I took the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail up and the Jewell Trail down... passed waterfalls, sweeping views, glacial rock, cascades, lakes, huts, and so much more. I also experienced 20 degree wind chill (in August), fog that swallowed visibility, and loads of people who were simply not prepared for the trip. Beautiful but grueling. Rewarding but challenging. I came prepared... lots of water and snacks, sturdy boots, layers upon layers of clothing, and a camera of course. The prep was worth it. I was as comfortable as you can be in the tree-less alpine zone with whipping winds and heavy cloud cover up top. Over-prepare, be realistic with your ability to reach the top on foot, put safety first and you'll set yourself up for success. The summit was an interesting place to be. A healthy mix of day hikers, Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, and tourists (in all sorts of dress... can't say I envied the folks in shorts cowering against the freezing wind chill while I wore 2-3 layers and ski gloves). Gift shop, food court, observatory, and so much more. A line of people waiting to take a picture with the summit sign. Really cool that everyone has the opportunity to make it up top, no matter the vehicle that gets them there. Truly a natural wonder.

    The Railway train
    Andres A.

    We visited Mount Washington because we were in the area. Unfortunately because we went out of season the museum was not open but it was still a good experience to visit the top. While on the summit you are able to visit the museum, eat at a snack shop and you are also able to visit the souvenir shop if you wish. We were able to stand on the observatory deck and catch all the different sides of the mountain, we could see Vermont, Maine , Canada and obviously New Hampshire. Luckily we visited on a day where visibility was awesome as you will see with some of our pics. We took the railway up and it was a nice slow guided tour ride. Definitely a great experience, I highly recommend it if in the area, but make sure you dress warmly.

    Sean T.

    A lot of negative press due to wind and no guard rails... it isn't for everyone but I'd highly recommend it. They close in October for a reason, so if you take it slow it isn't bad. We're not talking 3rd world, there are plenty of warnings that make it seem worse than it is. There is one section that wasn't paved and be sure to read the folder they give you. Please move out of the way if you have too many people piling up behind you, as there are several pull over points along the way, and it's a great idea to get good photos of the vegetation

    Rachel H.

    Overall my trip on the up to the summit of Mount Washington via the Cog railway was okay, but that was mainly due to weather, which is no fault of the train operators themselves. The trip up was cool, I loved the factual narration given to us by Terry, but we couldn't see all that much due to the fogginess of the car's windows which is expected in rainy conditions. Overall, my 3 star review lies in the lack of transparency on Mt Washington Cog Railway's/Mount Washington National Park (association?) part. I purchased my tickets a couple days in advance, but when we arrived at the station to pick up our tickets from willcall, there was absolutely no way of knowninf what the weather at the summit would be like. I've taken cable cars and vernaculars to summits in other places and I feel like there's always a screen or a live stream picturing the weather/view at the summit for "day of" travelers to decide whether or not they want to partake in that particular day. Overall I'm not angry, however in addition to the lack of transparency the website for the railway (which may or may not be run by the same people as the national forest, however I'm assuming not considering one is probably nationally versus privately owned) in a round-about, 14-clicks-later fashion, mentioned that the visitor center wasn't even open after Columbus Day (re: Indigenous People's Day as it should be coded on the website especially seeing as this land in particular was occupied by Natives prior to being settled) and that even if it was, that you ALSO have to buy a ticket for said visitor center, which is kindof shady. If the information was made available to the railway, it should've been easily accessible on the front page, versus within a (!) button hiding within ticketing info. The weather was crappy, foggy, freezing and rainy, which is fine, I understand that weather at this altitude is crazy and is much different than down below, but they really hid on their website that the visitor center was closed, ESPECIALLY as a means of shelter from the rain and cold. Overall that should be a "warning message" when you buy your tickets after the aforementioned closing date. Even if not open for the tourist access, more so literally for crazy weather shelter. Essentially we all took a couple pictures and then hung out for an hour in the one coach that they had at the summit because it was literally pouring. Again, not mad about the weather, mad that they closed the visitor center a week before the train was closed. Like why not wait one more week, when the last day for trips was October 18th? It literally makes no sense as to why they couldn't hold on for a couple more days. Overall I'd love to come again on a nicer day to be able to see the wonderful views, but I'm very disappointed about the lack of transparency about the visitor center closing.

    Kaori M.

    Hiked up through Lionhead trail (4 miles) and down through Boott Spur (5 miles) trail. The trails are all rocky, so it takes longer than you think. In the middle of June, there is no snow left, that was nice. Lionhead trail is more popular and saw many people, but almost nobody on Boott Spur. Actually Boott Spur is more scenic and peaceful, just a bit longer. It is ridiculous to see normal people (who drove or took train) at the top. I wish there was only hike access to the top for the solitude.

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    Diana's Baths - Rock stack

    Diana's Baths

    4.6(127 reviews)
    26.3 km

    Diana's Bath is a natural pool with some small waterfalls. The walk from the parking lot is about…read more.6 miles one way, it's a quick and easy hike to reach this gorgeous spot. There is a parking lot and we were able to find parking but I'm sure it gets full at peak times. We enjoyed the hike and the waterfalls. It was in late May so there were quite a few people there. It's a peaceful spot to relax, sit in the pool, and just enjoy nature. I'm glad my family and I got to visit during this trip!

    Parking instructions here were very unclear. What we initially believed were parking spaces turned…read moreout to be a line of cars waiting to park, with no visible signage where we entered. When we noticed an opening, we asked nearby drivers if we could squeeze in, and they had no issue with it. As we were parking, an employee approached us in a very aggressive and unprofessional manner and told us we could not park there. We apologized and explained that we were not from the area and had not seen any signs. We were told that the rule was "well known to locals" and that a sign existed at the front of the line--more than 25 cars ahead, making it impossible for us to see. Despite the surrounding drivers having no objection, the employee demanded we leave and became increasingly hostile when we asked questions or requested a manager. At that point, the interaction escalated unnecessarily, and we decided it wasn't worth the confrontation and left. I've never experienced such a level of rudeness from a staff member over an honest misunderstanding. Clear signage and more professional communication would have avoided the entire situation. Someone even yelled out "stop being a parking nazi". I would have otherwise liked to review the venue itself, but we were unable to do so as we never made it inside.

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    Waterfall

    Diana's Baths - Waterfall

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    Ripley Falls - If you are willing to carefully hike the half mile to get to the falls, you will be rewarded with a stunning view....

    Ripley Falls

    4.4(7 reviews)
    12.7 km

    Rocks roots and…read more ruts Ripley Falls is a 100 foot high waterfall that takes on several different personalites. In the late summer and fall it is a quiet and well behaved little falls. A nice place to hike out with the kids, dogs and grandpa and have a picnic. However in the spring when the snows in the mountains start to melt it becomes raging torrent. The noise is actually deafening. In the winter in frequently freezes and huge icicles hang off it. The actually hike to get to the falls is only a half a mile and in the proper conditions is quite easy. However the trail frequently is wet and broken and ice forms easily so it's a bit more difficult than it looks. A woman I met on the trail said that this trail has a reputation as a leg breaker because of all the loose rocks and wet and slippery roots. Of course many other trails connect so you can hike for days if you want. The falls is just a starting point to far more rugged and interesting places and few people turn back here. Ripley Falls is just one of the many waterfalls in the area and a pleasant little diversion from more strenuous hiking. In the spring it is pretty impressive but it's still but still nice even in periods of low water. A nice spot to visit as long as you don't have you expectations too high.

    Regardless of season, a fun waterfall to chillax or be adventurous…read more I've snow hiked here a couple winters ago to take some nature snow landscape photos. I managed to not fall off the hiking trail in foot deep snow and made it back here this summer for some waterfall repelling. Waterfall repelling was a fun experience. Repelling next to the falls that is. I still got soaked in 55 degree water.

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    Ripley Falls - Not much water this time of year

    Not much water this time of year

    Ripley Falls - Parts of the trail to Ripley's are flatter, but narrow and along steep banks. Not for the flat-trail lovers.

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    Parts of the trail to Ripley's are flatter, but narrow and along steep banks. Not for the flat-trail lovers.

    White Mountain National Forest

    White Mountain National Forest

    5.0(5 reviews)
    16.1 km

    Such a great place! I would highly recommend this park!…read more There are so many great trails and views. Even at times when there are lots of people in the park, it's very spacious and great for social distancing. I've been here a few times to hike before, and I'll definitely be back again!

    The locals refer to it as lower acusshnet falls (not spelling it right) but it's absolutely AMAZING…read more& there is no way they want tourists to know about this spot- because there aren't really maps or directions. It sort of just comes up as white mountains park. You pull into a parking lot and you walk about .25 of a mile and you begin to see little spots on the rocks where individuals and families are camped out or have their towels set up. There is a natural water slide with gentle rapids making it just the right amount of fun without being scary! My son LOVED IT. You can bring tubes or water toys- which make it great- I can seen kids as young as 1 going down! The only thing that made me nervous was kids falling & possibly hitting there head- because during my visit- we helped save a man who slid down on his but & hit his head and was knocked out cold face down unconscious in the water & we turned him over and he eventually came to! One of the members of our group also saved his son- who was just drifting really far away on his raft. The views and water are crystal clear and beautiful! This is a BEYOND BEAUTIFUL SPOT- a definite must see for locals AND TOURISTS! Just be careful because rocks can be slippery and it can be dangerous. I'd say to stick with groups & if you're going alone just make sure someone knows!

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    White Mountain National Forest
    White Mountain National Forest

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    Kancamagus Highway

    Kancamagus Highway

    4.8(43 reviews)
    34.6 km

    This popular is 34.5 miles long highway is located in New Hampshire. It goes through the White…read moreMountain National Forest. The views are spectacular! There are many stops and hiking trails along the way. I've been as a teenager and again recently, always a beautiful spot to visit. We stopped at all the popular areas such as Sabbaday Falls and Lower falls to name a couple. We went late May so the black flies were rampant. There is no cell service up there. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a visit.

    The Kancamagus Byway, one of America's most beautiful scenic byways, will give you year-round…read moreaccess to many of the sites. it is a portion of NH Route 112 spanning east to west from Lincoln to Conway. The 34.5-mile drive is considered one of the best fall foliage viewing areas in the world. A number of scenic vistas are plotted along the way offering remarkable views of the White Mountains, the Swift River, Lower Falls, Sabbaday Falls, and the Rocky Gorge. known to locals as "The Kanc", is home to an abundance of hiking trails, walking paths, picturesque ponds, natural wonders, and many other must-see stops. In Fall, the foliage along the Kancamagus Highway is simply spectacular. We started from Lincoln and passed the following (in sequence) Sugar Hill Scenic Overlook Sabbaday Falls Rocky Gorge Scenic Area Lower Falls Scenic Area Albany Covered Bridge it must be one of the 10 best scenic roads in the USA. I made almost 50-60 videos of this trip, you just can't resist it. We drove the Kancamagus Highway as part of our New England fall road trip while traveling from Franconia Notch State Park to Acadia National Park. (There are no gas stations along the way so full the tank before starting) bw the correct pronunciation is "kank-ah-MAU-gus. A trip along this National Scenic Byway is not just about the drive, it is about the journey and the places you stop along the way. A typical drive with multiple stops will take at least half a day. Fee: $ 5-day pass fee per vehicle is payable at parking areas unless you have a White Mountain National Forest annual pass, which costs $30.

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    Kancamagus Highway - Oh yes my hubby thoroughly enjoyed the ride along The Kanc as evidenced by him sleeping the entire drive LOL :/

    Oh yes my hubby thoroughly enjoyed the ride along The Kanc as evidenced by him sleeping the entire drive LOL :/

    Kancamagus Highway - Be prepared to deal with tons of other leaf peepers in the autumn! (Early October 2023)

    Be prepared to deal with tons of other leaf peepers in the autumn! (Early October 2023)

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    Lost River Gorge

    Lost River Gorge

    4.6(91 reviews)
    46.3 km

    Stumbled across Lost River when planning a trip to NH to see the fall foliage. I absolutely love…read morethe Flume Gorge trail & this one wasnt too far away. I had heard there were gorges & caves to explore different from other trails nearby along with beautiful pines and waterfalls. It exceeded all my expectations! It says this is a 1 mile loop hike but be prepared- I walk a 5k daily & this trail kicked my butt in a good way. It was moderately challenging- I went in the rain so it was a bit cooler too. The best advice I could offer is to take a backpack with snacks, another jacket just in case (although i layered up), pack rain pants to help keep me warm in the rain, and shoes with good traction. And plenty of water. Beanies may also be a good option to keep your head warm from the cold. And a portable battery. Also, if you haven't traveled with a car like me..then the Shuttle Connection is a life saver to travel in town. Way cheaper than Uber and fairly quick to transport you wherever you want to go. Also for travelers go back and forth to other states travel by bus is the perfect and most affordable way to travel. This trail offered amazing views, great photo ops, and plenty of additional trails to explore. They also make sure to keep everything maintained and safe for hikers exploring. Everything is well labeled and easy to follow. They do say and I can attest- travelers who have difficulty walking or have walkers etc..this may not be an ideal trail. Also, for younger children this may not be an kdela hike because of how extensive the elevation is. You are climbing a mountain and waterfall elevation. Make sure to look up details on their trail before you plan a trip. But well worth the hike :)

    Our family loved the gorge and caves. We've been to NH a few times, but our kids are on the younger…read moreside so this was a first for us. The boardwalk is not only a great help to get through the gorge, its craftsmanship is amazing. The hand railings are rounded and smooth, and we were even able to chat with one of the carpenters on our visit as he installed a new section of boardwalk. The caves themselves are not really caves in the traditional sense, rather the negative space between boulders and the earth & other boulders. That didn't detract from their awesomeness as it's amazing to think that these giant boulders were moved by ice. We spent about 2 hours going through the caves and doing the extra loop through the suspension bridge. My boys tried a few caves more than once and even made it through the Lemon Squeeze! The main building looks newer, is very clean and comfortable. There isn't somewhere to sit in the shade, but we weren't there long enough to really miss that's however, if you brought a lunch or had someone in your party who needed to wait this one out, there are some picnic tables surrounding the main building.

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    Lost River Gorge - The kids mined for rocks and crystals

    The kids mined for rocks and crystals

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    Lost River Gorge

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    Mount Washington - hiking - Updated May 2026

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