Pinkham Notch (NH-16)
New Hampshire Route 16 through Pinkham Notch is the primary north-south corridor through the heart of the White Mountains, running roughly 30 miles from Glen north to Gorham at an elevation high point of 2,032 feet. The notch — a glacially carved U-shaped valley — places riders between the Presidential Range on the west and the Carter-Moriah Range on the east. The road offers long, sweeping curves with frequent views of 4,000-foot peaks, and passes the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road, Wildcat Mountain ski area, and the Appalachian Mountain Club's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Traffic is lighter than the Kancamagus despite the proximity, and the combination of elevation gain, mountain scenery, and big-road geometry makes this one of the most satisfying stretches in the Northeast.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Shell
Convenient fuel stop at the start of the route near Pinkham Notch.
North Wakefield
Small New Hampshire town offering a natural midpoint pause on the route.
Sunoco
Fuel stop in West Ossipee at a useful point before heading into the White Mountains foothills.
Chocorua
Scenic village near Mount Chocorua with views of one of New Hampshire's most photographed peaks.
Wicked Fresh Craft Burgers
Casual spot for a meal as the route approaches the Conway area.
Lower Bartlett
Small village near the end of the route with access to the Saco River valley scenery.
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