The Kancamagus Highway, or "the Kank," is a 34.5 mi (55 km) long two-lane road that runs, east and west overall, through the White Mountains of New Hampshire in New England, United States. Often mispronounced, the correct pronunciation is Kancamawgus. Part of New Hampshire Route 112, it is generally considered one of the most scenic drives in the region, and is packed every October by traffic from "leaf-peepers" who come to view New England's famous autumn foliage. It has been designated a National Scenic Byway by the United States Department of Transportation under the name Kancamagus Scenic Byway. The twisting, rural highway is occasionally closed for short times during winter due to snow. Looking south on the Franconia Ridge Trail. ... Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,359 sq mi (24,239 km²)  - Width 68 miles (110 km)  - Length 190 miles (305 km)  - % water 3. ... This article is about the region in the United States of America. ... New Hampshire State Route 112 Part of this highway, which runs through the White Mountains, is known as the Kancamagus Highway. ... Leaf peeping is an autumn activity in areas where foliage changes colors. ... A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for its archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and/or scenic qualities. ... Established October 15, 1966 Activated April 1, 1967 Secretary Mary Peters Deputy Secretary Maria Cino Budget $58 billion (2004 estimate) Employees 58,622 (2004 estimate) The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is a Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transport. ...

The highway, which opened in 1959 after two dead-end stretches of road were connected, runs from the Pemigewasset River in Lincoln, and along the Swift River from Kancamagus Pass (elevation 2,855 ft) to New Hampshire Route 16 in Albany. With the exception of brief stretches at either end, the road runs through the White Mountain National Forest. 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Pemigewasset River is a river in the State of New Hampshire, USA. It is approximately 70 miles or 113 kilometers in length. ... Location in Grafton County, New Hampshire Coordinates: Country United States State New Hampshire County Grafton County Incorporated 1764 Government  - Board of Selectmen Deanna Huot, Chair Peter Moore Patricia McTeague Area  - Town  130. ... The Swift River is a 25. ... New Hampshire Route 16 is a north–south highway that is the main route on the New Hampshire side of much of its border with Maine, connecting the seacoast to the Lakes Region and White Mountains. ... Albany is a town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire. ... Map of White Mountains National Forest. ...

Most Americans apparently find the -ag- syllable awkward in the name, and pronounce it with an internal rhyme: "Kang-kuh-mang-gus". The proper pronunciation of the name, however, is "Kank-ah-maw-gus".

The highway is named after Kancamagus ("The Fearless One"), who ruled as the third and final Sagamon of the Panacook Confederacy (sometimes spelled Penacook) of Native American tribes in what is now southern New Hampshire. In 1691, due to fighting with English settlers, he made the decision to move north into upper New Hampshire and what is now Quebec, Canada. A sagamore is the head of a Native American tribe. ... The Pennacook or Pawtucket are a Native American group who once had villages in the Merrimack River valley in southern and central New Hampshire, northeastern Massachusetts, and southern Maine. ... Native Americans are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States, including parts of Alaska. ... Events March 5 - French troops under Marshal Louis-Francois de Boufflers besiege the Spanish-held town of Mons March 20 - Leislers Rebellion - New governor arrives in New York - Jacob Leisler surrenders after standoff of several hours March 29 - Siege of Mons ends to the city’s surrender May 6... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Lise Thibault - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² - Water...

See also

• New Hampshire Route 112