The Kancamangus Highway is a 32 mile scenic byway through the White Mountain National Forest. I traversed it last week to take photos of bridges in Albany and Conway, NH. As it passes through the mountains, there are several spots to stop to enjoy the view.
The road is dotted with trailheads for hiking excursions and there are several campgrounds on either side of the mountains.
The Russell-Colbath House is only remaining original homestead in the area. In addition to the house, there is an interpretive trail explaining the history of the logging industry in the area.
This is the Swift River which forms the Rocky Gorge below.
so beautiful… Thank you, Love, nia
Thank you so much, Nia.
Such peaceful mountains Chris…here we call them feminine mountains 🤓 enjoy your days ~ smiles Hedy
Thank you, Hedy. You as well.
That’s a beautiful highway and the scenery, especially in the fall, is outstanding. Maybe I will go camping there some day.
There are lots of camp grounds. I hear it’s beautiful in fall but have never gone up during that season due to the crowds.
What a beautiful area this is. I really like the first photo with the clouds over the mountains. Thirty-two miles of scenery like this must be wonderful.
Thank you. Yes, it’s a beautiful area.
The river photo for the win! Thanks for the tour.
Thank you, Teri.
I’ve traveled the Kancamangus, and your photos definitely do it justice! I particularly like the light and shadow in the second one.
Thank you. Yes, I like the interplay of light and shadow in that one also. I hope you’re having a great day, Liz.
I love the little cottage in the middle of all that beauty! How wonderful! Great trip. Thank you Chris!
It is interesting to see that cottage there. There used to be a whole community and even a railroad at this location.
I love the dense forest. It looks a beautiful place to explore. The trees are absolutely beautiful. I bet the campgrounds are amazing. Love the pictures!
Thank you. I haven’t camped here but did cross most of the Presidential Range using the hut system through the White Mountains. That’s an interesting experience but much of it is above the tree line.
The hut system sounds interesting, maybe you will share that some time.
The huts are interesting. I’m going to be away from home for a few days. When I return, I’ll see if I can find the photos. They are from before I started studyiing photography, so I need to see if they are salvageable or if I need to find some photos on the internet that I can us.
I am looking forward to learning more about them. It is probably a great feeling to see how much you have learned and the impact it has on the photos you take. I love reflecting on the “before” and “after”
I agree that it’s fun to see the progress as a skill develops but then when you look at your early work it can be a bit cringeworthy.
What a wonderful trip Chris. Such beauty for 32 miles! The cottage, the river and those mountains. A lovely respite…
Nice pics of the Swift River (well, all the photos make me want to take a drive through a park somewhere.)
Thank you. That pic was my favorite also. We have some beautiful places to enjoy, don’t we?
This is so beautiful. 😍
Thank you, Arati. I hope your day is going well.
That is just gorgeous! When we are finally able to travel again, I hope to visit New England. It’s been on my “must do” list for a long time. So far, all I’ve managed is a weekend in Boston (my husband was there on business) which was fun, but I really want to get out in the countryside!
Boston is great but if you have some time, the Kangamangus Highway can be done as a day trip.
breathtaking views!!! thanks, my friend!
Thank you so much.
Beautiful pictures👌
Thank you so much.
Wow..
Thank you. =)
Ooh! I’m in love with that 2nd shot of the mountains – so beautiful!
Thank you