Mt. Washington, New Hampshire. Best season: July to October
The tallest peak in the Northeast is no joke, but there are a variety of ways up Mt. Washington for hikers of all abilities—and even a road and cog railway for those who wish to ride up or down. At 6,288 feet, the summit’s Mt. Washington Observatory holds the world record for highest wind speed ever recorded in non-tropical cyclone conditions at 231 mph. The 7.1 loop trail to the summit, via Tuckerman’s Ravine Trail starting at the Pinkham Notch Visitor’s center on the east side of the mountain, is steep, but hard work pays off in sweeping views of the entire Presidential mountain range. Alternatively, take the Ammonoosuc Ravine trail from the west side of the mountain—it’s a little longer in mileage but more gentle on the incline. The hike is doable in a single day, with a stop at the peak for lunch at the cafe. Make it a two-day hike by staying in the Appalachian Mountain Club hut on the side of the peak, Lakes of the Clouds. Hut reservations, especially in the summer, are necessary. Check out seven of America’s most stunning hiking trails.
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