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Crawford Notch State Park

Coordinates: 44°10′41″N 71°24′00″W / 44.178°N 71.400°W / 44.178; -71.400
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Crawford Notch State Park
View over Crawford Notch State Park
from Mount Willard
Map
LocationUS Route 302, Harts Location, Carroll County, New Hampshire
Coordinates44°10′41″N 71°24′00″W / 44.178°N 71.400°W / 44.178; -71.400[1]
Area5,775 acres (2,337 ha)
Elevation1,532 feet (467 m)[1]
Established1913[2]
Administered byNew Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation
WebsiteCrawford Notch State Park

Crawford Notch State Park is located on U.S. Highway 302, in northern New Hampshire, between Bretton Woods and Bartlett. The 5,775-acre (2,337 ha) park occupies the center of Crawford Notch, a major pass through the White Mountains.

The park includes the Willey House historical site and the Dry River Campground with 36 sites. Hiking trails in the park lead to popular destinations such as Ripley Falls and Arethusa Falls.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Crawford Notch State Reservation". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Crawford Notch History" (PDF). New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Crawford Notch State Park". New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
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Ripley Falls in Crawford Notch State Park