AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

White Mountain Trail

New Hampshire
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Cross-Country Ski Trail in the White Mountains · Public Domain. Photo by Roland Caron · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

The White Mountain Trail offers New England s most rugged mountain scenery as it travels easily through three historic notches or mountain passes. Views abound of villages and unspoiled National Forest. Stops include views of Mount Washington and the grand Mount Washington Hotel, mountain cascades, wildlife, and the Appalachian Trail.

The experienceNational Scenic Byway
Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway
Snow cakes the road and frosts the trees in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest.
Cross-Country Ski Trail in the White Mountains
Public Domain. Photo by Roland Caron · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.