Feb 22 2026
Mountain hiking does not have to begin with exposed ridgelines, exhausting climbs, or technical summit routes. Across the United States, numerous short and well-maintained trails allow new hikers to experience mountain scenery without committing to an advanced backcountry expedition. The best beginner-friendly mountain hikes combine manageable distances, straightforward navigation, relatively modest elevation gain, and rewarding …
Oct 01 2025
High above Franconia Notch in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway earned a place in American recreation history. When the original tram opened in 1938, it became the first passenger aerial tramway in North America, transforming access to Cannon Mountain and helping establish New Hampshire as a major destination for …
May 14 2025
🏔️ Overview The White Mountains are a spectacular high-desert mountain range rising along the eastern side of California’s Owens Valley and extending northward toward the Nevada border. Although they stand less than 20 miles east of parts of the Sierra Nevada, the White Mountains have a dramatically different character. Instead of deeply glaciated granite valleys …
Jan 12 2024
Mount Jefferson Rising high above the forests and glacial valleys of northern New Hampshire, Mount Jefferson is one of the great summits of the Presidential Range. At approximately 5,714 feet, it is the third-highest major mountain in New Hampshire, surpassed only by Mount Washington and Mount Adams. Mount Jefferson is a mountain of exposed boulder …
Jan 12 2024
Mount Adams Rising above the rugged northern Presidential Range, Mount Adams is one of the most imposing mountains in New Hampshire. Modern lidar-based measurements place its summit at approximately 5,797 feet, making it the second-highest ranked peak in the state after Mount Washington. Mount Adams is a classic White Mountains destination: steep approaches, enormous boulder …
Nov 23 2023
Mount Washington (New Hampshire) Mount Washington rises to 6,288 feet (1,917 meters) in northern New Hampshire, forming the highest summit of the Presidential Range, the White Mountains, and the entire state of New Hampshire. Although much lower than the great peaks of the American West, Mount Washington is one of the most formidable mountains in …
Feb 28 2022
They say you are who you hang out with. For this reason, it is difficult to get a true sense of a mountain until you spend some time with its neighbors. Sometimes the character of one peak may be better appreciated after having explored others in the same range. You know what you’re looking at …
