The Lion Head Trail is probably the second most popular snow free route and the most popular route during the winter months. One of the shortest, most scenic, and most popular trails to the summit is the 4.2 mile class 2 Tuckerman Ravine Trail that starts at the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center (2050'). A cog railway and road are also in operation on this mountain which hosts an observatory, musuem, and snack shop on the summit (so don't forget to bring your wallet). It wasn't until the 19th century that the surrounding peaks of Adams, Jefferson, Madison, etc. Today Mount Washington is known as the tallest peak in the Presidential Range which includes the 5 highest peaks in New England, but early on the entire massif was known as Mount Washington, a 30 mile long mountain running east to west. It is also known as the 'Home of the World's Worst Weather' and the world record holder for the fastest measured wind speed observed by man: 231 mph on April 12, 1934* (See the 'Mountain Conditions' section for more). Affectionately known as 'the Rock Pile,' it is located in northern New Hampshire just west of NH SR-16 between North Conway (to the south) and Gorham. It is also one of most popular hiking, backcountry skiing, alpine climbing and ice climbing destinations in New England.

OverviewMount Washington is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, north of North Carolina, and south of Ellesmere Island in North America.

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