キャロル郡の絶景の山頂・トップ20

Great winter hike. Use microspikes as there is a lot of ice

Black Cap, a 2,369-foot mountain in Conway, New Hampshire, sits between Kearsarge North Mountain and Peaked Mountain. Its rocky summit offers sweeping views of Maine and New Hampshire's White Mountains. Known as the "little mountain with big views," Black Cap is a favorite for its stunning scenery despite its modest climb to the peak.

On a tour to Mount Chocorua, it is worth making a detour to the Three Sisters (First Sister (1,022 m), Middle Sister (1,018 m), Third Sister (1,011 m). The peaks are in a row on the ridge to the north between the famous mountain and Blue Mountain. On Middle Sister are the remains of a former fire tower; next to it is a radio repeater belonging to the forestry administration. Both Middle Sister and First Sister offer breathtaking views of Mount Chocorua and the White Mountains. https://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=12621 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Chocorua

Mount Chocorua is named after the Sokosis chief Chocorua, who lived in the early 18th century. The 1,064 m high Mount Chocorua is one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the US state of New Hampshire. The Appalachian Mountain Club notes that Mount Chocorua is one of the most photographed mountains in the world. https://www.chocorualake.org/hike-chocorua The striking mountain is the easternmost peak of the Sandwich Range and lies at the southern end of the White Mountains. The rocky peak is the result of a series of forest fires between the early 19th and 20th centuries. From its summit there are excellent views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The mountain is part of the almost 25 sq. km. large protected area ‘Mount Chocorua Scenic Area‘, which was created in 1986 as part of the ‘White Mountain Forest Plan‘. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5364479.pdf

Whitehorse Ledge is a huge granite outcrop that offers a variety of climbing styles. The cliff overlooking the Saco River Valley is known for its excellent slab climbing. Hikers can access the cliff via the Bryce Path (Yellow) and White Horse Ledge Trail (Yellow) routes from Cathedral Ledge or as a loop from Echo Lake. https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105909079/whitehorse-ledge

Whitehorse Ledge is one of the major rock climbing areas of New England and, together with Cathedral Ledge, looms over the town of North Conway, The cliff is more than 800 feet high and is divided into two sections : The Slabs area and The South Buttress area.

The summit of (Mount) Kearsarge North stands at 3,268 feet in the Mount Washington Valley. This mountain is relatively popular in part because of its proximity to North Conway, but also because there is a 15-foot observation tower at its rocky, open summit. Whether you climb the tower or not, you get fantastic views of the Presidentials and Mount Washington, The Mount Washington Valley, and the interior of Maine to the east.

Cranmore Mountain is a very popular spot year round. In winter, it is a ski resort and the rest of the year, it is full of hikers, runners and cyclist. There are great views from the peak of the other mountains and valleys in North Conway.