MotoRevRoute Scenic Staff Pick
Pinkham Notch (NH 16)
Gorham to Jackson
- Distance
- 21 mi
- Riding Time
- 30 min
- Climb
- 1,545 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Surface
- Paved
- Character
- Twisty
- Saves
- 0
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Road Guide
- Best Season
- May to October, with fall color in late September and early October.
- Fuel
- Fill up in Gorham or Jackson. There is no fuel in the notch.
- Watch For
- Moose, hikers crossing near trailheads, frost heaves, and quick weather changes near the mountain.
Weather Along the Route
Forecast at the hour you reach each point, from the riding time. Leave Departure empty to leave now. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
NH 16 runs through Pinkham Notch on the east side of Mount Washington, past the base of the Auto Road, the Wildcat ski area and the Appalachian Mountain Club visitor center. It descends through forest along the Ellis River to Jackson and its covered bridge.
Stops
- StartGorham
- FinishJackson
Comments
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