Nordic Inn Condominium Resort

waterfalls and foliage

by vrage

this is really a "base" town located on the western side of the mountains. there is one main street for a few miles, so you can't get lost. it is the last stop before you travel the kangamangus highway, which cuts through the mountains to the eastern side. you will find several waterfalls and activities, but nothing to keep you busy for more than like a couple days. It is really mostly a visual experience.
My favorite thing is the quietness of the altitude, and it was misty so the moutains had clouds shadowing and passing by.

The White Mountains

by ALSantos

"The middle of nowhere"

If you want a breath of fresh air, head to see the White Mountains in Lincoln, New Hampshire also known as Franconia Notch. The minute you get off the highway you are in a valley of moutains. I prefer going to the White Mountains off season in spring or fall. It's a ghost town, so you pretty much have to keep yourself occupied with the wonderful views of nature, and the variety of paths to hike. I recommend the Flume Gorge it's about a 2 mile hike up some pretty steep hills and muddy paths but well worth it when you reach the top. (There is also a shuttle that will take you up of you are lazy.) The Flume is a natural rock formation with a bridge of wooden stairs which you walk right on through the gorge, passing cascading waterfalls, and rainbows. Just driving down the highway, there are waterfalls, and basins. Also check out Mount Washington while you are up there. It' about a 45 minute right up the Kangamangus Highway and the views are spectactular.

White Mountains - GO!

by greenvalleyangel

OK, these mountains - really spread
over a large area - but Lincoln is
a great jumping off poing - are just
awesome. There are 48 mountains over 4000 Ft - I'm climbing all of
them now and will be done by
Summers end - and most hold
intense beauty and a fierce challenge. I would highly recommend a hike up Mt. Lafayette
(in Franconia State Park) . Depending on the trail, it is an
8 - 12 mile hike and will take 6-8 hours. The trails are remote, yet
there are others who will definitely
share the day with you. Very friendly
people those hikers! Most friendly
people you will meet in New England. When I think about what
I love most about New England in
general, it will have to be these
mountains and the experiences I
have had on them. Go!

32 Peaks - 16 to go!