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The New England Fifty Finest is a list of mountains in New England, United States, used in the mountaineering sport of peak bagging. The list comprises the 50 summits with the highest topographic prominence — a peak's height above the lowest contour which encloses that peak and no higher peak. The list includes 20 peaks in Maine, 15 in ...
- Stowe, Vermont. With its clusters of brick and clapboard homes, a white-spired church and a covered bridge, Stowe is a quintessential Vermont town, and without a doubt one of the prettiest mountain towns in New England.
- Jamaica, Vermont. In the rolling hills of Southern Vermont, tiny Jamaica harkens back to a simpler era. Sitting serenely off Route 30 along the eastern edge of Green Mountains, the village—chartered in 1780—boasts hot glass works, ski and sport shop, historic inn and fine art gallery.
- North Conway, New Hampshire. Nestled in the heart of Mt. Washington Valley, near the White Mountain National Forest, you’ll find another of the prettiest mountain towns in New England, the picture-perfect village of North Conway.
- Bridgton, Maine. Bridgton’s diverse historic architectural styles—from Greek Revival and Carpenters Gothic to Italianate, Craftsman, Gothic Revival and more—make this one-of-a-kind town a scenic winter destination.
Dec 14, 2022 · Mount Washington (NH) Elevation: 6,288 Feet. Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Presidential Range, the White Mountains, all of New England, and all of the northeastern United States. It is also the most topographically prominent peak east of the Mississippi River. The mountain was named after the first US President, George Washington ...
Jul 29, 2023 · 12. Mount Kineo. 130. Mountains. By wanderer31310. We started on the flat carriage trail to the Indian Trail which was pretty strenuous and steep but well worth the vie... 13. Mount Monadnock State Park. 223.
- Mount Algonquin
- #8 Mount Lafayette
- #7 Mount Katahdin
- #5 Mount Madison
- #4 Mount Monroe
- #3 Mount Jefferson
- #2 Mount Adams
- Mount Washington
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Height: 5,115 feel above sea level Location: The High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Park in upstate New York near Lake Placid. Noteworthy: Mount Algonquin offers a unique view of several high peaks in the Adirondacks including Mount Marcy, New York's tallest peak. But the area also experiences extremely high use so plan accordingly and brush up on...
Height:5,249 feet above sea level Location:Franconia Range in the White Mountains in the town of Franconia, New Hampshire Noteworthy: Lafayette made the New England Fifty Finestlist because of its amazing 360 degree views and easy accessibility to the parking lot.
Height: 5,267 feet above sea level Location:Northeast Piscataquis, Maine Noteworthy: The name of this mountain that marks the northern end of the Appalachian Trail comes from the Penobscot Native Americans and means "The Greatest Mountain," according to The Maine Highlands.
Height:5,367 feet above sea level Location:northernmost peak in the Presidentials in Coös County, New Hampshire Noteworthy: Hiking Madison, or any peak in the Presidential Range, offers spectacular views. But the hiking is hard. In bad weather, winds above treeline can easily exceed 100 miles per hour and hypothermia is a danger even in summer, acc...
Height: 5,372 feet above sea level Location:Mount Washington in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, New Hampshire Noteworthy: Named for President James Monroe, it's the fourth highest mountain on the 4,000footers list for New Hampshire. (By the way, there are 48 peaks on that list!)
Height:5,712 feet above sea level Location: Coos County, New Hampshire Noteworthy:This mountain, named after President Thomas Jefferson, is the third highest mountain in the state.
Height: 5,793 feet above sea level Location:Thompson and Meserve's Purchase, New Hampshire Noteworthy: Located in the northern Presidential Range, Mount Adams was named after John Adams, the second president. Oh, and the Township where Mount Adams is located, Thompson and Meserve's Purchase, has a population of zero.
Height:6,288 feet above sea level Location:Sargent's Purchase, New Hampshire Noteworthy:This is the highest peak in the northeastern United States and the most topographically prominent mountain east of the Mississippi River. It's known for extreme and erratic weather. On April 12, 1934, the Mount Washington Observatory recorded a wind speed of 231...
Check out HikeSafe, created by folks at the White Mountain National Forest and New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. It's a great place to get educated about how to prepare for that hike. And while we are on the subject of preparing, we talked with Austin Borg at the Outdoor Gear Exchangein Burlington, Vermont. He really knows his stuff so we ask...
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Jun 26, 2019 · Drive down the mountain on Notch Road, heading north toward North Adams. At the base, turn sharp right near the Mt. Williams Reservoir to stay on Notch Road, then turn right onto Route 2 East, the Mohawk Trail. The road over the mountain may also be driven in reverse. For Information: Call 413-499-4262.
While New England’s mountains come in all shapes and sizes, there are 67 peaks that bear the distinction of rising above 4,000-feet in elevation. Many avid hikers consider it a badge of honor to stand atop as many of these impressive peaks as possible, and some go so far as to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000’s, while an even more ...
