The White Mountains rise dramatically from New Hampshire's landscape, offering some of New England's most striking alpine scenery and rugged terrain. Home to Mount Washington—the Northeast's highest peak and a place of legendary meteorological extremes—this region captivates hikers, leaf-peepers, and adventure seekers drawn to its network of notches, cascading streams, and evergreen forests. The landscape shifts dramatically with the seasons, from winter's pristine snow-covered slopes to autumn's brilliant foliage, making it one of America's most visited mountain destinations.
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Crawford Notch
Shipp, John Edgar Dawson, 1858- [from old catalog] / wikimedia (Public domain)
Franconia Notch
Paleontological Research Institution (Ithaca, N.Y.) Columbia University / wikimedia (Public domain)
Kancamagus Highway
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Mount Washington
New England's highest peak at 6,288 feet, offering legendary alpine hiking, extreme weather conditions, and unparalleled 360-degree views from the summit. The Mount Washington Cog Railway provides an alternative to the challenging trail network surrounding this weather-extreme destination.
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