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Mount Washington Summit

Name: Mount Washington Summit
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Location: Coos County, New Hampshire, United States

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1. Mount Washington via the Tuckerman Ravine Trail — Pinkham Notch

12.9km

05:43

1,260m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mount Washington via the Ammonoosuc Ravine & Jewell Trail loop — White Mountains

14.2km

06:35

1,150m

1,140m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Mount Washington via Tuckerman Ravine and Boott Spur – Pinkham Notch

13.8km

06:05

1,310m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Caro "Bandit"

February 24, 2022

Mount Washington, at 6,288 feet high, is the highest elevation in the northeastern United States. This fact alone and the fantastic view attract many visitors every year. Although the summit is also accessible by car and cog railroad, countless hikers choose to climb it on foot. The mountain is considered one of the most dangerous on the continent. The White Mountains, where Mount Washington is located, are notorious for their rapid and drastic weather changes. If you started your hike in the valley in beautiful weather, up here in the mountains you will probably experience freezing temperatures and gnarly winds. At 231 miles per hour, Mount Washington has held the wind speed record since 1934.

If you want to climb the mountain, make sure you have several layers of clothing as well as a wind and rain jacket, even if the weather is still beautiful when you start your hike.

jensweidraussen

September 4, 2019

Take Lions head for the climb and Tuckerman Ravine Trail back. The other way around, it's a lot harder. Or you drive up by car.

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Der Heidjer Radler

August 9, 2017

Mount Washington rises in the US state of New Hampshire, and is part of the Presidential Range of the White Mountains within the Appalachian Mountains. At 1917 m, it is the highest elevation in the northeastern United States. The summit of "Mount Washington" is one of the climatic, barren and windiest areas on earth. Here, on April 12, 1934, the world's highest wind speed up to 1996 was measured at 372 km/h. In winter, when it is still well above 0 °C in the valley, temperatures of -40 °C and below are measured. On more than 100 days a year, the wind speed on the summit reaches 120 km/h hurricane force.
At 1,917 meters, Mount Washington in New Hampshire is the highest mountain in the northeastern United States. Consequently, it is also one of the most popular destinations in all of New England. Around a quarter of a million people crowd the summit every year. But many tourists underestimate Mount Washington enormously - the mountain is one of the most dangerous places in the world and there is even a risk of death if you climb it.
Info and much more: de.wikipedia.org

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Elevation 1,900 m

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Monday 10 November

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-12°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 44.0 km/h

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Location: Coos County, New Hampshire, United States

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1. Mount Washington via the Tuckerman Ravine Trail — Pinkham Notch

2. Mount Washington via the Ammonoosuc Ravine & Jewell Trail loop — White Mountains

3. Mount Washington via Tuckerman Ravine and Boott Spur – Pinkham Notch

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