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Mount Washington Summit loop from Marshfield Base Station

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United States

New Hampshire

Coos County

Mount Washington Summit loop from Marshfield Base Station

Hard

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(6594)

12,321

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Mount Washington Summit loop from Marshfield Base Station

05:51

14.4km

1,130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Pinkham Notch Scenic Area

White Mountain National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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46 m

River Crossing

Highlight • River

On this hike, the bridge that crosses the Ammonoosuc River, on Jewell Link Trail, at the Cog base station was washed out. It was easy to walk through the river, since it was only ~1 foot deep. Keep this in mind under high water conditions!

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3.47 km

Gem Pool

Lake

7.12 km

Mount Washington Summit

Highlight • Summit

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.

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9.14 km

Lake of the Clouds Hut and Lakes View

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Lake of the Clouds Hut is the highest and one of the most iconic of the AMC’s backcountry huts. Perched at 5,012 feet between Mount Monroe and Mount Washington, it offers stunning alpine views, dramatic sunsets, and a front-row seat to the Presidential Range’s famously unpredictable weather. It's a great place to stop and refill water bottles or shelter from the weather on a day hike or an iconic (and popular!) place to spend the night. The hut is full-service during the summer and early fall, with bunk accommodations, family-style dinner and breakfast, potable water, and composting toilets. It sleeps over 90 hikers and is a popular overnight stop for those tackling the Presidential Traverse. Reservations are essential and fill quickly.

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13.9 km

Mount Washington Cog Railway terminus

Highlight • Rest Area

The bottom of the Mount Washington Cog Railway is also known as Marshfield Station. This marked the end of the paved road and the start of some rough singletrack trails. It's uphill all the way to the station, so it's a fast downhill when you leave.

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14.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

610 m

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.79 km

4.69 km

633 m

207 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,900 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

Weather

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Saturday 16 May

19°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Mount Washington Summit

Lake of the Clouds Hut and Lakes View

Mount Washington Cog Railway terminus

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