New Hampshire Route 175
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New Hampshire Route 175 (abbreviated NH 175) is a 25.27 miles (40.7 km) long north–south state highway
in Grafton County
in central New Hampshire
. The highway winds from Holderness
in the Lakes Region
, north along the Pemigewasset River
, to Woodstock
in the White Mountains Region
. NH 175 has a secondary spur road, New Hampshire Route 175A
, in the Plymouth
area.
east of Holderness. At that location, the highway is locally named Holderness Road. The road runs northwest and meets the Pemigewasset River
near Plymouth
. From there, NH 175 runs nearly due north, paralleling US 3 and Interstate 93 to Woodstock. The northern terminus of the highway is at US 3 (Daniel Webster Highway
) north of Woodstock.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in Grafton County
Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. As of the 2010 census, the population was 89,118. Its county seat is North Haverhill, which is a village within the town of Haverhill. Until 1972, the county courthouse and other offices were located in downtown Woodsville, a...
in central New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
. The highway winds from Holderness
Holderness, New Hampshire
Holderness is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,108 at the 2010 census. An agricultural and resort area, Holderness is home to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and is located on Squam Lake...
in the Lakes Region
Lakes Region (New Hampshire)
The Lakes Region of New Hampshire is the mid-state region surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam Lake, Squam Lake, and Newfound Lake.The area is a popular tourist destination in the summer time, with the activity peaking during the annual Motorcycle Week and races at Loudon's New Hampshire...
, north along the Pemigewasset River
Pemigewasset River
The Pemigewasset River , known locally as "The Pemi", is a river in the state of New Hampshire, the United States. It is in length and drains approximately...
, to Woodstock
Woodstock, New Hampshire
Woodstock is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,374 at the 2010 census. Woodstock includes the village of North Woodstock, the commercial center. Its extensive land area is largely forested, and includes the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest. Parts of the...
in the White Mountains Region
White Mountains Region
The White Mountains Region is a tourism region designated by the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism. It is located in northern New Hampshire in the United States and is named for the White Mountains, which cover most of the region. The southern boundary of the region begins at Piermont...
. NH 175 has a secondary spur road, New Hampshire Route 175A
New Hampshire Route 175A
New Hampshire Route 175A is a long east–west connector road between the towns of Plymouth and Holderness.-Route description:...
, in the Plymouth
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Plymouth is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States, in the White Mountains Region. Plymouth is located at the convergence of the Pemigewasset and Baker rivers. The population was 6,990 at the 2010 census...
area.
Route description
The southern terminus of NH 175 is at U.S. Route 3 and New Hampshire Route 25New Hampshire Route 25
New Hampshire Route 25 is a long east–west state highway in New Hampshire. It runs completely across the state from Vermont to Maine.The western terminus of Route 25 is at the Vermont state line on the Connecticut River in Piermont, where the road continues west as Vermont Route 25...
east of Holderness. At that location, the highway is locally named Holderness Road. The road runs northwest and meets the Pemigewasset River
Pemigewasset River
The Pemigewasset River , known locally as "The Pemi", is a river in the state of New Hampshire, the United States. It is in length and drains approximately...
near Plymouth
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Plymouth is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States, in the White Mountains Region. Plymouth is located at the convergence of the Pemigewasset and Baker rivers. The population was 6,990 at the 2010 census...
. From there, NH 175 runs nearly due north, paralleling US 3 and Interstate 93 to Woodstock. The northern terminus of the highway is at US 3 (Daniel Webster Highway
Daniel Webster Highway
Daniel Webster Highway is the name for several sections of U.S. Route 3 in New Hampshire. The highway is named after 19th century statesman Daniel Webster, a New Hampshire native.-Extent:...
) north of Woodstock.