クース郡の絶景の山頂・トップ20

Washington is the most prominent mountain in the eastern U.S. and an absolutely incredible peak to bag. This is easily one of the best summits in New England. It is also the most dangerous if you come unprepared, especially in the winter. Washington creates its own rapidly changing weather system and is known for being the deadliest small mountain in the world. The second-fastest wind speed on earth was recorded here at over 230mph. That said, a quarter million people visit Washington every year, and if you come prepared and respect the mountain you have nothing to fear and are guaranteed to have an epic summit.

Dress warmly. Snow season begins July 1 and ends June 30. We were at 68 mph at the summit. Keeping your hat on is a good idea. Two days ago, when we were last up there, it was 73 degrees Fahrenheit and the wind was blowing lightly around 23 mph. Mt. Washington is the highest peak within 1,000 miles, making it an exposed location with what the US Weather Service calls the worst and most surprising weather in the world.

At a height of 6,288 feet in elevation, Mount Washington is the highest point in the range, state, and region. Some people drive to the summit, but there are a couple of days each year that you can bike the paved road to the top, which is a popular challenge for avid cyclists. A gravel bike can be handy since some of the road grades get so steep that you need that bigger cassette. The two events hosted each year for cyclists is the Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb race each August and the Early Bird (which is just a solo ride for 150 riders) in July. There are places to refill your water, go to the restroom, lock up your bike, and even get a bike to eat if you need it at the top on race day. Note that all riders have to get a ride down the mountain and aren't allowed to bike down the road!

At a height of 6,288 feet in elevation, Mount Washington is the highest point in the range, state, and region. Some people drive to the summit, but there are a couple days each year that you can bike the paved road to the top, which is a popular challenge for avid cyclists. The two events hosted each year for cyclists is the Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb race each August and the Early Bird (which is just a solo ride for 150 riders) in July. There are places to refill your water, go to the restroom, lock up your bike, and even get a bike to eat if you need it at the top on race day. Note that all riders have to get a ride down the mountain and aren't allowed to bike down the road!

Wildcat Mountain (Wildcat A) is the tallest and easternmost peak in the Wildcat group. There are actually several sub peaks (west to east: Wildcat E, D, C and B; the two that count on the New Hampshire 4000 footer list are Wildcat A and Wildcat D) leading up to the main Wildcat as you climb the long ridge line up from Pinkham Notch past the ski area. Because of this, Wildcat Mountain is a challenging, but rewarding peak to get to!

Moriah is the northernmost peak in New Hampshire on the Appalachian Trail and the second northernmost 4000 footer in the state. The views from the summit are outstanding, and it is said that on a clear day you can see the Atlantic.

At an elevation of 3,565 feet, Mount Success is a popular peak in White Mountain National Forest. There are great view here, and if you want to see the plan crash, you need to run about another mile south (follow the yellow blazes).

Mount Hayes rises up to an elevation of 2,555 feet and towers over the town of Gorham. The mountain isn't even close to being the tallest in the forest, but it directly borders the town and its ridge offers a cool perspective of the valley and city. The actual summit is covered in trees, and most of the views are blocked unless you run west towards its cliffs.