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Crawford Notch State Park

An outdoor spot in Crawford Notch, White Mountains, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Midday.

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Crawford Notch State Park in Crawford Notch, White Mountains
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Why go

Steep mountain pass carrying US-302 between granite walls, with frozen waterfalls and snowshoe trails in winter.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in White Mountains, alongside 5 activities, 1 place to eat and 1 sight. The closest of our other picks is Mount Washington Hotel, 5.8 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Crawford Notch
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Midday

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond White Mountains. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Mount Washington Hotel

    Red-roofed 1902 grand hotel at Bretton Woods, now the Omni Mount Washington Resort, facing the Presidential Range.

    Stay · 5.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Bretton Woods

    New Hampshire's largest ski area, with long cruising runs facing Mount Washington and a big Nordic center.

    Activity · 6.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mount Washington Cog Railway

    The world's first mountain-climbing cog railway, from 1869; winter trains climb partway up to Waumbek Station.

    Activity · 6.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Mount Washington Cog Railway

    Coal and biodiesel trains climbing the steep west face of the Northeast's highest peak since 1869.

    Activity · New Hampshire · 6.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Wildcat Mountain

    Ski area in Pinkham Notch with direct views across to Mount Washington and Tuckerman Ravine.

    Activity · 9.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Honeymoon Bridge

    Red 1876 covered bridge over the Ellis River that serves as the entrance to Jackson village.

    Sight · 11 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Crawford Notch State Park is a stop on our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in White Mountains

Crawford Notch State Park is our only outdoors pick in White Mountains; here is what else we recommend there. See the full White Mountains guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in White Mountains run from 5°F in January to 58°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Crawford Notch State Park itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for White Mountains from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full White Mountains weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
44.17800, -71.40000
Destination
White Mountains, New Hampshire

Crawford Notch State Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Crawford Notch State Park?

Plan on about an hour at Crawford Notch State Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Crawford Notch State Park?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Pull off at the top of the notch by the Gateway for the view down the valley.

Is Crawford Notch State Park free?

Yes, we list Crawford Notch State Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Crawford Notch State Park?

Crawford Notch State Park appears on Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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