Kancamagus Highway
Scenic drive · New Hampshire
New Hampshire's Route 112 through the White Mountains is New England's benchmark foliage drive: 34.5 miles of maple, birch, and beech over Kancamagus Pass, with pullouts at Sabbaday Falls, Rocky Gorge, and the Swift River.
Don’t miss
Peak: October 4–October 8
Color builds from September 18 · mostly bare by October 27
Sampled at Kancamagus Highway’s own coordinates and elevation (587 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across New Hampshire, nudged 3 days later to match 1 published peak date from almanac.com. This year's weather has the peak running 2 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Kancamagus Highway
Good color holds through about October 15, giving you roughly 27 days from the first turn to past peak. Against New Hampshire overall, that is 7 days earlier. Most of that is elevation. It sits at 1,926 ft.
Figure about 117 mi from Boston.
Kancamagus Highway on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of New Hampshire, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When does Kancamagus Highway peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 4–October 8 (best estimate October 6). Color starts around September 18 and is mostly bare by October 27.
- How do I get to Kancamagus Highway?
- The closest city is Boston, about 117 mi away. It's part of New Hampshire's fall lineup.
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