Truly, there are few subpar routes for New England leaf-peepers to meander this month, but there’s little argument that New Hampshire’s Kancamagus Highway ranks among the best foliage drives in the region, if not the country. This windy, 34½–mile stretch connecting Lincoln and Conway is a worthwhile path during any season, providing drivers with an array of rivers, hiking trails, waterfalls, swimming holes, and majestic views of the craggy White Mountains.

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