White Mountains, New Hampshire

Basic Information

Date of trip: 06/17/2022 – 06/20/2022

Where we stayed: AirBnB in Whitefield, NH

Itinerary

Day 1: Welch – Dickey Loop Trail

Day 2: Mount Washington

Day 3: 1) Bald Mountain and Artists Bluff; 2) The Basin

Day 4: Sugarloaf Trail

About White Mountains

The White Mountains are part of the northern Appalachian Mountains and run through a quarter of the state of New Hampshire and a portion of western Maine. They are known for their rugged terrain and bad weather. They are most famous for Mount Washington, which is the tallest peak in the Northeast and holds the record for the fastest surface wind gusts in the world of 231 miles per hour.

The White Mountains include the Franconia Range, Sandwich Range, Carter-Moriah Range, Kinsman Range, and the Mahoosuc Range. There are 48 peaks in New Hampshire and one in Maine that are over 4,000 feet in elevation, known as the four-thousand footers or 4ks.

The mountains are called “white” for two reasons. The highest peaks appeared white because they were often covered in snow and the mica-laden granite on the summits looked white.

Stay tuned for details about our White Mountain hikes in the coming posts!

White Mountains
White Mountains

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    Anna was born in the former Soviet Union, the part that is now Ukraine. She came to the US as a refugee at the age of 8. She is an outdoor, fitness, health, and environment lover who found a way to express her passions through hiking. She enjoys exploring new places, seeking out adventures, and sharing her experiences with friends and family. Anna is also on a mission to help others feel young and healthy. She is a health and wellness coach that specializes in improving digestive health and IBS symptoms. Please visit her business page https://linktr.ee/anna.toyberman

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