Road trip · New Hampshire & Vermont
New England Mountains Loop
The loop
White Mountains, Franconia Notch, Stowe and the Green Mountains.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
North Conway
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–4 days)
Regional Forest Passes and Seasonal Park Reservations
~29 mi straight-line from North Conway
2Franconia Notch
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–3 days)
State Park Trail Permits and Gorge Reservations
~56 mi straight-line from Franconia Notch
3Stowe
Suggested: 2 days (full guide: 2–4 days)
~21 mi straight-line from Stowe
4Green Mountains
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–5 days)
Managing Vermont Peak Season and Trail Access
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the New England Mountains Loop?
Plan about 10 days to give each of the 4 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
North Conway, then Franconia Notch, then Stowe, then Green Mountains. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for North Conway, Franconia Notch, Green Mountains. Each stop's guide links to the official source.