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Where Your Rental Takes You

A driving guide to the White Mountains.

Berlin and Gorham sit at the northern gateway to the White Mountains, which means the notches, the scenic byways, and the Maine border are all a comfortable drive away. Pick a basecamp below to see what is nearby, then read the seasonal notes before you plan the route.

Pick Your Basecamp

Explore the White Mountains and beyond.

Pick a basecamp and see the local spots, seasonal activities, and day trips your Ecodrive rental makes easy.

Home base · New Hampshire

Berlin & Gorham

The “Gateway to the White Mountains,” the Berlin-Gorham area is the premier basecamp for outdoor adventure. Resupply and rest while tackling the Appalachian Trail, or take advantage of 1,000+ miles of interconnected ATV trails - including our city streets.

Local highlights

  • Moffett House Museum
  • North Country Bowling Center
  • Big Day Brewing Co.
  • Androscoggin Valley Country Club
  • Jericho Mountain State Park
  • Medallion Opera House
  • Santa's Village

Things to do

HikingATV trailsJeep trails BowlingTheaterFamily theme park SnowmobilingKayakingCanoeing Snow tubingMoose toursHunting FishingFly fishing
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Festivals & local culture

Every area hosts spring, summer, and fall festivals, farmer's markets, thrift & antique shops, antique car shows, and performing arts - live music, plays, and stand-up comedy.

Covered bridges & waterfalls

Trace the historic covered bridges and waterfalls scattered across the White Mountains.

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The Kancamagus Highway

Connecting the Conway and Littleton areas, the “Kanc” tops national charts for fall foliage and offers stunning year-round views.

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Before You Set Off

Driving the White Mountains, season by season.

The mountains are a different drive in October than in February. A few things worth knowing before you plan a route.

Fall foliage season

Late September into mid-October is the busiest stretch of the year. The drives are spectacular and the roads are correspondingly full - start early in the day, allow longer than the map suggests, and book your rental well ahead, because vehicles go quickly.

Winter and shoulder season

Snow is normal here well into spring, and higher routes can close or become difficult with little warning. Some seasonal roads, including the Mount Washington Auto Road, do not operate in winter. Check conditions the morning you travel rather than the night before.

Fuel and service gaps

Scenic routes through the notches - the Kancamagus Highway especially - run for long stretches with no fuel, food, or reliable cell signal. Fill up in town before you start, and download your map for offline use.

Choosing the right vehicle

A sedan handles the main roads comfortably in fair weather. If you are travelling in winter, carrying a family and luggage, or heading for trailheads on unpaved access roads, an SUV is the safer choice. See the full fleet for what is available.

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