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5 Gorham
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Mt Washington
302 6,288ft 6
Wildcat
Franconia Mountain
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Cannon Jackson
Mountain Hart’s Location Glen
1 Loon
Mount Washington
5 0 Lincoln Mountain Bartlett Conway 9
North
Hotel and Resort
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Legendary golfing and winter skiing 8 Woodstock Conway
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are just two of the draws of this palatial, 8 6 2 4
old-time White Mountain resort (above),
which opened in 1902 (see p148). Map of the White Mountains
North Conway
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Gateway to the
east side of the White
Mountains, North
Conway is a bustling
commercial center.
Spend the morning
hiking, and the afternoon
cruising for discounted
designer goods at more
than 200 outlet stores.
Whale’s Tale
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Waterpark
With water slides for
every age group, wave
pools, wading pools,
and a river that snakes
through the 17-acre
(7-ha) park, Whale’s Tale
is New Hampshire’s top
aquatic attraction.
Ski Mountains
Lincoln and Woodstock
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With the Kancamagus Highway to the east
Sudden drops and
heavy snowfall make the and Franconia Notch to the north, Lincoln and
White Mountains a top Woodstock (below) are the civilized little villages
ski destination. Cannon that serve as easy-going base camps for hikers,
Mountain (see p54) and climbers, skiers, and other outdoors enthusiasts.
Wildcat Mountain have
lots of summer activities.
Loon Mountain has great
mountain-biking trails.
Pinkham
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Notch
This rocky pass is a hub
for backcountry skiers
and hikers. Hikes range
from easy walking to
challenging trails in
Tuckerman Ravine.
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