One of nature’s most spectacular displays occurs each autumn in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This year, the Farmers’ Almanac, which has tracked fall color since 1818, forecasts that peak foliage in the region will remain brilliant through mid-October.
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Vivid shades of orange, red and gold are best appreciated from a base like The Glen House, an award-winning 68-room hotel located at the foot of Mount Washington. Surrounded by White Mountain National Forest, the hotel is at its most colorful in fall, making this season ideal for exploring the surrounding wilderness.
The Glen House partners with The Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, Northern New England’s full-service adventure hub. The center provides rentals, a gear shop and more than 28 miles of maintained trails ready for hiking, running and biking.
Great Glen Trails offers guided hikes, bike rentals and half-day wildlife kayak tours that paddle calm water on the Androscoggin River. These excursions provide chances to spot bald eagles, osprey, kingfishers and—on occasion—moose and black bears, all while enjoying scenic river views framed by autumn color.
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After a day of outdoor activity, the hotel’s saltwater pool provides a restorative place to relax and ease tired muscles. In the late afternoon or evening, guests often gather around the outdoor patio’s fire pit to unwind and take in sweeping views of Mount Washington. Local craft beers—such as Moat Mountain Brewery’s Greens Grant IPA or Tuckerman Brewing Company’s Auto Road Ale—are popular choices to enjoy while watching the colors deepen over the mountains.
Whether you come for hiking, paddling, wildlife watching or simply to savor the scenery, the White Mountains offer classic New England fall experiences. With reliable peak color predictions and a range of outdoor options nearby, a stay at The Glen House provides a convenient and comfortable base for making the most of the season.