NEW HAMPSHIRE ◆ Vistas

White Mountains, the trip.

Mount Washington — home to the worst weather in the world — and 800,000 acres of granite peaks, alpine huts, and the Presidential Range traverse.

Field guide ◆

Stand inside the place.

Mount Washington — home to the worst weather in the world — and 800,000 acres of granite peaks, alpine huts, and the Presidential Range traverse. Use the interactive map on our destinations page to plan a route, and check our field guides for season-specific advice on this region.

Best seasonLate spring to early fall

Trip length2–4 days

DifficultyModerate

PermitRequired for overnight

Pack the kit ◆ Trip-tested basics