The park is 777,608 acres with 48 mountain elevations over 4000'. Mt Washington, at 6288' is the highest peak in the northeastern portion of the country. Just as distinctive as its height is the weather on Mt Washington. Claimed by some to have the worst weather in the world, the highest wind velocities ever recorded were 231 mph in 1934.

Activities include camping, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, swimming, boating, fishing and sightseeing. There are actual huts on top of some of the mountains that you can stay at. Advance reservations are needed. For more information, contact the White Mountain National Forest, 719 North Main St, Laconia, NH 03246 or call 603-528-8721.

All pictures are from the White Mountains National Forest, using various film and digital cameras. Pictures will be presented as a circular tour, starting on Rt 112, the Kancamagus Highway in the southern portion of the park, heading east, then north on Rts 16 and 302, stopping at the Old Man on the Mountain in Franconia Notch State Park, off of I-93.

Take a hike in the southern portion of the forest.

Hancock Overlook along Rt 112 (Kancamagus Highway).
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Sabbaday Falls (~ 1/2 hr roundtrip hike) off of Rt 112.
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Sabbaday Brook along the trail to the falls.
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Fall Colors from the Sabbaday Brook Trail.
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Rocky Gorge at Swift River, off of Rt 112.
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Pond near Rocky Gorge.
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Looking up Silver Cascade from Rt 302.
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Looking at mountain from Silver Cascade.
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Old Man of the Mountain, Franconia Notch State Park. It is 48' from the forehead to chin. The Mtn (Cannon Mtn.) is 1200' above Profile Lake and 3200' above sea level. The state park is off of I-93, in the northern portion of the forest.
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Further information can be found at the White Mountain National Forest GORP page or
White Mountain National Forest USDA page.