Drive the Kancamagus Scenic Byway with a self‑guided audio tour that maps history, geology, and the best overlooks. Download the tour before you go, plan for 2–3 hours, and use pullouts to enjoy Sabbaday Falls, Rocky Gorge, and moose‑watching spots.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You pull onto NH‑112 and the forest leans in: maples flare orange, birch trunks band the road, and the Saco River dares you to slow down for every curve. The audio guide begins and a clear narrator pins the route—35 miles of highway threaded through the White Mountain National Forest—so you can watch the landscape, not a map.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required for the drive; moderate fitness if you plan added short hikes at overlooks.
Wildlife
History
The byway follows routes used by native Pennacook and Abenaki peoples and later by 19th‑century loggers; the road opened to tourism as automobile travel grew.
Conservation
Respect posted day‑use rules, stay in designated pullouts, and never feed wildlife; the Forest Service manages parking and fees to limit impact.
Reserve your spot on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour Guide today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you arrive
Install the Action Tour Guide app and download the tour while on Wi‑Fi or cellular—once downloaded it works offline.
One purchase per car
Buy a single tour per vehicle and play through your car’s speakers or Bluetooth for the full group experience.
Carry a day‑use pass
Most developed pullouts require a White Mountain day‑use pass or the America the Beautiful pass—buy at kiosks if needed.
Watch for wildlife and narrow pullouts
Drive slowly through scenic pullouts and be extra cautious at dawn/dusk when moose and deer are active.
Smartphone with Action Tour Guide app
Required to play the audio guide and access offline map cues.
Car charger / power bank
Keeps your device powered through the full 2–3 hour tour and any photo stops.
Binoculars
Helpful for moose and bird watching from pullouts or overlooks.
Layered clothing and waterproof shoes
Weather can shift quickly; layers and good shoes make short walks at overlooks comfortable.
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