What are Lupines and Why Are They So Unique?
If you’re looking for a beautiful, natural experience, look no further than the Lupinus genus of flower. Also known as lupines, these colorful and vibrant flowers are a sight to behold! And if you’re lucky enough to visit Sugar Hill, New Hampshire during the summer months, you’ll be able to witness the spectacular display of lupines in full bloom. Some of these flowers grow to over three feet tall!
Where to Find the Best Lupine Viewing Spots in Sugar Hill
Sugar Hill, New Hampshire is known for their lupine fields. In years past, they had an annual festival but that has been canceled the last few years. However, you can find there self guided map of lupine viewing here: http://www.lupinefestival.com. We found that these spots were a bit underwhelming, but gave us a good starting point to explore the lupine fields in other areas!
Exploring the Colorful World of Lupines in Sugar Hill
Lupines are so beautiful but, man, that flowering window is short! We had to go when we went for our adventure, even though the weather wasn’t ideal – I thought if we waited till ‘next weekend’ it might be too late to enjoy the show!
Let’s all join together and appreciate the beauty of the fields from a distance! It would be a shame if we trampled on them and they couldn’t be appreciated by everyone. We don’t want private property owners to have to deal with an unruly mob, do we? So let’s just look and admire from afar!
Tips for Planning an Unforgettable Trip to See the Lupines in Sugar Hill NH
If you’re looking for the best time of year to see lupines in Sugar Hill, NH, then the answer is simple: June. That’s when these beautiful purple flowers start to bloom and cover the hillside in a magical carpet of color. Use the map as a starting point, and keep your eyes peeled. You never know when you are going to turn the corner and discover a field of pinks and purples.
We based out adventures out of North Conway. From there, we did a big loop; exploring along the way. Total driving time was just short of three hours but this can easily be a whole day of exploring!
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Start your journey from North Conway thru the White Mountains. Follow Route 302 to Sugar Hill. Enjoy the picturesque views of Mount Washington and all the breathtaking waterfalls along the way. Sweeten up your trip with lots of stops at cozy rest stops en route- no need to rush, just take as much time as you want!
Returning from our trip, we decided to take the Kancamagus Highway – about as scenic of a road as you can get! There’s plenty of things to see along the way from stunning views to easily-accessible waterfalls.
All and all, the trip was a success! The weather smiled upon us for most of it. We had to brave the fog on our way home on the Kancamagus Highway, but guess what – we’ll just have to come back in autumn and explore it some more!
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