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Things To Do: One of your first stops should be to the rangers
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  • Updated by richiecdisc on Aug 11, 2005
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    • New Hampshire - set in an old train depot, the rangers' office
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    • The heart of New Hampshire's mountains are spread through both the White Mountains National Forrest and various state parks interpersed throughout the area. One of your first stops should be one of the ranger offices in the part of the part you wish to explore. We camped in Crawford Notch State Park and just up the road on route 302 was this great source of information. The ranger explained in detail the opportunities in the area and we soon had two great hikes to choose from. They are very friendly and knowledgeable so stop in and enjoy this free service.

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    Directions: Route 302 runs right through perhaps the prettiest part of White Mountains National Park. Crawford State Park is on this road too and the office just north of the campground.
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    Things To Do: fall foliage
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    • New Hampshire - fall foliage in NH is a great time
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    • One of the best times to visit New Hampshire and especially the White Mountains is during fall foliage. This is not an exact time but varies from year to year with various climatic conditions. But generally, it starts with the first frost of the season. There are lots of factors that determine if it will be a good foliage season like rain during the spring and summer as the leaves need the moisture to produce the bright colors later. Sun and cold weather is what cyrstalizes this color in the leaves and last but just as important is wind. If it's too windy, there won't be any leaves on the trees to see!

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    Things To Do: The Crawford Path
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    • The Crawford Path is the oldest continuously used hiking trail in the United States. It starts off as a well groomed and lush forest walk but soon steepens and gets more rugged. The trail will give you great elevation grain for views over the Presidential Range and eventually bring you to the Lake in the Clouds Hut and Mount Washington as pictured. It is about 8.5 miles to the top of Mount Washingon along this trail that picks up 4700 feet.

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    Directions: The historic entrance is on US Route 302 just E of the Mount Clinton Road, but no parking is allowed there. A hiker parking lot has been built .2 miles up the Mount Clinton Road with a connector to the original trail.
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    Things To Do: the Franconia Ridge Trail....
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    • The Franconia Ridge Trail is one of the most popular long hikes in the park and for good reason. Once you get above treeline, you will have spectacular vistas in all directions for the entire hike. This great trail combines two small and lovely hikes, the Old Bridle Path and Falling Waters Trail that brings you to a nice waterfall. But it is the Franconia Ridge portion that makes it the classic hike in the region and perhaps the whole state. It is a 9 mile loop that picks up 3800 feet and brings you past the Greenleaf Hut, where you can get a hot meal, something to drink or just seek refuge if the weather is bad. But when the weather is fine, you will want to spend all your time outside enjoying the great views. Do this hike during the week to avoid crowds as it is deservedly the most popular in the park.

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    Directions: The trail is located E of I-93 in Franconia Notch, between Exits 34A and 34B.
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    BillNJ Mon Sep 29, 2008 03:29 UTC
     Nice tips and photos about New Hampshire. It looks like a lovely place -- I hope to visit someday.    		SteveOSF Wed Apr 2, 2008 18:30 UTC
     Nice overview of the New Hampshire's beautiful White Mountains.
    Lafinwithu1953 Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:46 UTC
     I lived in NH most of my life, and I have always known how lucky I was. I was 1 hr. from the Mts, 30 mins. from the ocean, 63 miles from Boston, & beautiful lakes, mountains & scenery! There are NO taxes, and you can't beat the friendly people either!    		Pawtuxet Mon Mar 21, 2005 00:25 UTC
     Terrific trail advice. Many of us Rhode Islanders find our way to NH for the lakes, mountains, and colorful leaves. Beautiful scenery.
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