Kancamagus Scenic Byway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in White Mountains
by Stories with Action
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Start your drive at the White Mountains Visitor Center and follow the Kancamagus Scenic Byway with a self-guided audio tour lasting about 2 to 3 hours. The tour is designed for use by one vehicle, with all passengers listening together through an easy-to-use app. As you drive along the route, the app automatically plays audio stories based on your location, sharing information about the landscape, local Native American history, and regional legends. The tour begins with stories about the Old Man of the Mountain, the fall foliage, and wildlife spotting tips. Along the route, you’ll find optional detours to overlooks like Hancock and Pemigewasset, which offer views of mountains and rivers while the audio explains their historical significance. Stops include Sabbaday Falls, where you can hear about the seasonal colors of the pools, and Mount Chocorua, with stories about the mountain and its namesake chief. Other points of interest include the Russell-Colbath House with its local ghost story, Rocky Gorge Scenic Area with a waterfall and a true tale of a disappearance, and Albany Covered Bridge, where you’ll hear about early settler life and local tribal history. The tour ends at the Saco Ranger Station, where information about outdoor activities in the area is provided. The audio tour app is downloaded before the trip and works offline, allowing you to start, pause, and travel at your own pace. Note that this tour does not include entrance tickets or parking passes, which you must obtain separately if needed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
White Mountains Visitor Center
The tour begins at the White Mountains Visitor Center. The audio introduces the Kancamagus Highway, local Native American tribes, and legends including the Old Man of the Mountain and the celestial bear. It also provides tips for wildlife spotting along the way. The full route covers over 35 miles with more than 40 audio stories and takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete.
10 min
Drive-by
The next stop is a stretch of broad, flat rocks popular for picnics and a sunning spot for otters. The audio encourages watching for otters lounging on the warmed rocks.
10 min
Hancock Overlook
An optional side trip to Hancock Overlook offers a first clear view of the surrounding mountains.
10 min
Drive-by
Further along, the route passes Mount Osceola. The audio shares the story of Osceola, a tribal leader who resisted colonial forces and fought to protect his lands.
10 min
Pemigewasset Overlook
Another optional detour leads to the Pemigewasset Overlook, which overlooks the Pemigewasset River. The narration explains the river’s significance to the Native tribes in the region.
10 min
Drive-by
At the CL Graham Wangan Overlook, known as "The Wangan Ground" to local tribes, the audio details the tribal history, including Chief Passaconaway’s efforts to unite New Hampshire’s tribes and Chief Kancamagus’s resistance to European colonists.
10 min
Sabbaday Falls
The drive continues to Sabbaday Falls, a series of cascades flowing through a narrow flume. Depending on the season, the pools below may show a deep emerald color, which the audio describes.
10 min
Drive-by
Next is the Russell-Colbath House, where the audio recounts the mysterious disappearance of Thomas Colbath, a former resident, and the rumors surrounding it.
10 min
Mount Chocorua
The tour stops at Mount Chocorua, one of the White Mountains’ peaks. The narration covers details about the mountain and the chief it’s named after, along with the mysteries linked to him.
10 min
Drive-by
The route continues to Rocky Gorge Scenic Area, where a 15-foot waterfall flows into a gorge. The audio tells a true story about a young woman who vanished in the rapids and the rescue attempts that followed.
10 min
Albany Covered Bridge
The second-to-last stop is Albany Covered Bridge, an important structure for 1800s settlers. The audio shares information on wigwams, the Saco River Curse, a feud involving beavers and a wealthy family, and the last member of the Pennacook tribe.
10 min
Drive-by
The final stop is the Saco Ranger Station, which manages many outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, biking, fishing, and skiing. This marks the end of the tour.
10 min
Meeting point
You can also begin the tour from Saco Ranger Station, 33 Kancamagus Hwy, Conway, NH 03818, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Lincoln and end in Conway, or vice versa.
End point
You can also begin the tour from Saco Ranger Station, 33 Kancamagus Hwy, Conway, NH 03818, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Lincoln and end in Conway, or vice versa.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kancamagus Scenic Byway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in White Mountains
by Stories with Action
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$16.99Overview
Start your drive at the White Mountains Visitor Center and follow the Kancamagus Scenic Byway with a self-guided audio tour lasting about 2 to 3 hours. The tour is designed for use by one vehicle, with all passengers listening together through an easy-to-use app. As you drive along the route, the app automatically plays audio stories based on your location, sharing information about the landscape, local Native American history, and regional legends. The tour begins with stories about the Old Man of the Mountain, the fall foliage, and wildlife spotting tips. Along the route, you’ll find optional detours to overlooks like Hancock and Pemigewasset, which offer views of mountains and rivers while the audio explains their historical significance. Stops include Sabbaday Falls, where you can hear about the seasonal colors of the pools, and Mount Chocorua, with stories about the mountain and its namesake chief. Other points of interest include the Russell-Colbath House with its local ghost story, Rocky Gorge Scenic Area with a waterfall and a true tale of a disappearance, and Albany Covered Bridge, where you’ll hear about early settler life and local tribal history. The tour ends at the Saco Ranger Station, where information about outdoor activities in the area is provided. The audio tour app is downloaded before the trip and works offline, allowing you to start, pause, and travel at your own pace. Note that this tour does not include entrance tickets or parking passes, which you must obtain separately if needed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
White Mountains Visitor Center
The tour begins at the White Mountains Visitor Center. The audio introduces the Kancamagus Highway, local Native American tribes, and legends including the Old Man of the Mountain and the celestial bear. It also provides tips for wildlife spotting along the way. The full route covers over 35 miles with more than 40 audio stories and takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete.
10 min
Drive-by
The next stop is a stretch of broad, flat rocks popular for picnics and a sunning spot for otters. The audio encourages watching for otters lounging on the warmed rocks.
10 min
Hancock Overlook
An optional side trip to Hancock Overlook offers a first clear view of the surrounding mountains.
10 min
Drive-by
Further along, the route passes Mount Osceola. The audio shares the story of Osceola, a tribal leader who resisted colonial forces and fought to protect his lands.
10 min
Pemigewasset Overlook
Another optional detour leads to the Pemigewasset Overlook, which overlooks the Pemigewasset River. The narration explains the river’s significance to the Native tribes in the region.
10 min
Drive-by
At the CL Graham Wangan Overlook, known as "The Wangan Ground" to local tribes, the audio details the tribal history, including Chief Passaconaway’s efforts to unite New Hampshire’s tribes and Chief Kancamagus’s resistance to European colonists.
10 min
Sabbaday Falls
The drive continues to Sabbaday Falls, a series of cascades flowing through a narrow flume. Depending on the season, the pools below may show a deep emerald color, which the audio describes.
10 min
Drive-by
Next is the Russell-Colbath House, where the audio recounts the mysterious disappearance of Thomas Colbath, a former resident, and the rumors surrounding it.
10 min
Mount Chocorua
The tour stops at Mount Chocorua, one of the White Mountains’ peaks. The narration covers details about the mountain and the chief it’s named after, along with the mysteries linked to him.
10 min
Drive-by
The route continues to Rocky Gorge Scenic Area, where a 15-foot waterfall flows into a gorge. The audio tells a true story about a young woman who vanished in the rapids and the rescue attempts that followed.
10 min
Albany Covered Bridge
The second-to-last stop is Albany Covered Bridge, an important structure for 1800s settlers. The audio shares information on wigwams, the Saco River Curse, a feud involving beavers and a wealthy family, and the last member of the Pennacook tribe.
10 min
Drive-by
The final stop is the Saco Ranger Station, which manages many outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, biking, fishing, and skiing. This marks the end of the tour.
10 min
Meeting point
You can also begin the tour from Saco Ranger Station, 33 Kancamagus Hwy, Conway, NH 03818, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Lincoln and end in Conway, or vice versa.
End point
You can also begin the tour from Saco Ranger Station, 33 Kancamagus Hwy, Conway, NH 03818, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Lincoln and end in Conway, or vice versa.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.