D I S TANCE: 115 MILES ➧ HIGHLIGHTS: FOUR STATE PARKS, NUMEROUS SCENIC V I S TAS, HISTORIC VILLAGES, HIKING TRAILS Snow-capped Mt. Washington rises above the rest of the Presidential Range and the foliage covered slopes below. Photo: Roland Bergeron The Presidential Range Tour offers exceptional views of the White Mountains, with access to abundant year-round recreational opportunities. LITTLETON TO LANCASTER. and take a historic walking tour along Continuing south, be sure to check Crawford Station; Crawford Notch State This 115 mile trail begins in Littleton Main Street. out Appalachian Mountain Club’s Park; and the Mount Washington Hotel, and follows NH 116 north to ALONG ROUTE 2. Following Pinkham Notch Visitors Center, one of the region’s foremost grand Whitefield. In Whitefield it follows Route 2 through Jefferson and which offers trail information, hotels. Also keep an eye out for the US 3 north to Lancaster. While on US Randolph, the full scope of the restroom facilities, lodging and meals. Conway Scenic Railroad train which 3 take a side trip to Weeks State Park impressive Presidentials will come The Wildcat Mt. Ski Area is also weaves its way through Crawford and Mt. Prospect. Weeks State Park is into view. On a clear day you can see nearby offering spectacular views of Notch during the warmer months. As the gateway to Mountain Road, the smoke rising from the Cog Mt. Washington, and year-round you head back towards Littleton, the another Scenic & Cultural Byway. Railway as it heads up the western recreational opportunities. route continues along through the small Along this park route you will be side of Mt. Washington. CRAWFORD NOTCH/ scenic towns of Twin Mountain and treated to tremendous views of the PINKHAM NOTCH. Continuing BETHLEHEM. As you head south on Bethlehem. White Mountains and an interesting south on NH 16, you’ll pass through 16, you’ll pass the picturesque village SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Watch out history of Congressman John Sinclair the heart of Pinkham Notch. You may of Jackson; then turn west on US 302 for moose; especially at dawn, dusk and Weeks and his work to create the want to drive the Mount Washington into Bartlett. Along this stretch, you’ll night time. White Mountain National Forest in Auto Road (fee charged). You might pass a turn off to Echo Lake State Park CONTACT: Littleton Chamber of Commerce, the early part of the 20th century. also want to stop in this area to take (West Side Road); as well as the 603-444-6561; Bethlehem Chamber of Continuing on to Lancaster, travelers in one of best views in the Whites: Appalachian Mountain Club’s Commerce, 603-869-2151; Mt. Washington might also want to stop downtown The Great Gulf and Mt. Washington. Chamber of Commerce, 800-367-3364. 24 25.