Mount Washington via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail
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New Hampshire · coos County

Mount Washington via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail

Steep Presidential climb with alpine terrain and high-elevation exposure.

Rating
Length
8.2 mi
Difficulty
8
County
coos

About This Trail

The most direct western route to Mount Washington’s 6,288-foot summit, ascending steeply through a relentless scramble up granite slabs past Gem Pool to emerge at the AMC Lakes of the Clouds Hut. Above treeline at 2.8 miles, hikers face full alpine exposure with notorious weather on the Northeast’s highest peak.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.27058539999999, -71.3032723

Getting There

From Twin Mountain, take US-302 east for 5.5 miles, then turn left onto Base Station Road toward the Cog Railway. The Ammonoosuc Ravine trailhead parking is 5.4 miles in on the right, just before the Cog Railway.

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