Mount Washington Observatory
Mount Washington Observatory is a private, nonprofit, member-supported institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create Earth’s weather and climate. Mount Washington's location creates extraordinary weather extremes unlike anywhere on earth.
Mount Washington - Wikipedia
Mount Washington, is an ultra-prominent mountain in the state of New Hampshire. It is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288.2 ft (1,916.6 m) and the most topographically prominent mountain east of the Mississippi River. The …
Current Summit Conditions - Mount Washington Observatory
Mount Washington Observatory is a private, nonprofit, member-supported institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create Earth’s weather and climate.
Visit Us - Mount Washington Observatory
Our weather station and Extreme Mount Washington Museum are located in Mount Washington State Park in the Sherman Adams Visitor Center. Between mid-May to mid-October, you can visit the summit of New England’s highest peak via car, train, or by foot.
NH State Parks - Mt. Washington State Park
Mount Washington State Park, a 60.3-acre parcel perched on the summit of the Northeast's highest peak, is surrounded by the extensive 750,000-acre White Mountain National Forest. On a clear day, views from the 6,288-foot summit extend beyond New Hampshire as far as 130 miles to Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Quebec, and the Atlantic ...
Mount Washington | Highest Peak, Presidential Range, New ...
Oct 21, 2024 · Mount Washington, mountain in the Presidential Range, the highest (6,288 feet [1,917 metres]) peak of the White Mountains, New Hampshire, U.S. The peak is 23 miles (37 km) north-northwest of Conway. It is noted for its extreme weather conditions, one of the world’s highest wind velocities (231.
100+ Things To Know About NH's Mount Washington
At 6,288 feet, Mt. Washington is the Northeast’s tallest peak. It's also home to some incredible wildlife, awesome attractions, unique sporting events and untimely deaths. New Hampshire Magazine Sections
Mount Washington in NH | Footpaths, Auto Road & Museums
Mount Washington in the White Mountains. It's the highest mountain in northeastern North America: 6,288-foot Mount Washington. Native Americans called it "Agiocochook" and didn't climb it, believing that its summit was the home of the Great Spirit.
Mount Washington - Mountain Field Guide
Mount Washington, the highest peak in Northeastern United States, is situated within the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. With a height of 6,288 feet, it is the most prominent member of the Presidential Range, a mountain chain named in honor of U.S. presidents.
Mount Washington : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
Mount Washington is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, north of North Carolina, and south of Ellesmere Island in North America. It is also one of most popular hiking, backcountry skiing, alpine climbing and ice climbing destinations in New England.