Kancamagus Backcountry
Kancamagus Backcountry is an easy 35+ miles off-road trail near Conway, NH, best run May - October. No gear is marked required; All-terrain tires is recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.
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Forest roads branching off New Hampshire's most famous scenic highway into the heart of the White Mountains. While the main Kancamagus Highway draws crowds, the spur roads offer immediate solitude with pristine swimming holes, covered bridges, and mountain views.
Fun Facts
The Kancamagus Highway is consistently rated one of America's best scenic drives.
The highway is named for a 17th-century Pennacook chief.
Fall foliage draws over 200,000 visitors to this single road each October.
🛞 Tires
Closest campgrounds to Kancamagus Backcountry:
- Big Rock Campground · 9 mi (straight-line)
- Crawford Notch Campground · 9 mi (straight-line)
- Crawford Notch State Park · Harts Location · 12 mi (straight-line)
- Chocorua Camping Village · Chocorua · 12 mi (straight-line)
- Cove Camping Area on Conway Lake · Conway · 14 mi (straight-line)
- Blackberry Crossing Campground · Conway · 14 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Stock rigs can usually run this trail, but the right tire size and fitment make it more enjoyable.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Verify your stock tires meet minimum clearance for this trail.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Ensure any wheel upgrade clears your factory suspension.