White Mountain National Forest

White Mountain National Forest lies within the White Mountains in the U. S. states of New Hampshire and Maine. It's crossed by the White Mountain Trail and Kancamagus scenic drives, plus part of the Appalachian Trail. Dating to the 1860s, the Mt. Washington Cog Railway climbs to the summit of Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern U. S. The area is also known for bright fall foliage and winter skiing.