Two trails, the Cedar Brook and Hancock Notch, lead back to the Kanc a few miles from the Lincoln Woods starting point. The Kancamagus begins to climb before descending into a set of sharp turns. Here, drivers have to be careful of bikers, so take it slow. Fortunately, because of the heavy autumn sightseeing traffic, it's actually difficult to take the turns too fast. Drivers also have to beware not to hit any of the moose that seem to pop out of nowhere on the roads, as the signs on both ends of the Kanc warn.
Many accidents occur every year, involving smashed windows and crushed front ends.
Just 9.5 miles east of Lincoln, drivers should keep their eyes peeled for another small side road path, the Greeley Ponds Trail, where there are good views of the peak of Mt. Osceola. One especially worthwhile easy hike is along the Sabbaday Brook Trail, close to the middle of the drive. It's a short walk from the trailhead to the Sabbaday Falls viewing area. Sabbaday Brook Trail is a half-mile path to a porthole overlooking the Swift River, which flows between two vertical rock walls. A half-hour hike at the Rail 'N River Trail, located at the Passaconaway Historic Site, is a good time to get out of the car, stretch the legs, and go a bit deeper into the woods.