Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail: The Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail is a popular hiking route up Mount Washington, leading 2.8 miles up to Lakes of The Clouds Hut beneath the summit. From the trailhead, the trail climbs steadily up the ravine along the Ammonoosuc River. Hikers are quickly rewarded with sweeping views to the north. Certain sections of the trail cross streams and exposed rock making them challenging or dangerous when wet. After 2.8 miles, hikers break out above the tree line and into the alpine zone. The trail ends at Lakes of the Clouds and the Appalachian Mountain Club's Lakes of the Clouds hut. The hut is open for public day use June through mid-September, and available for overnight guest stays on a reservation basis.
To reach the summit of Mount Washington, follow Crawford Path (Appalachian Trail) 1.5 miles to the summit.
Jewell Trail: From the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead, cross the road to the start of the Jewell Trail. The Jewell Trail climbs 3.4 miles to the ridgeline of the Presidential Range below Mount Clay. To continue towards the Mount Washington summit, turn right to follow the Gulfside Trail 1 mile to the Trinity Heights Connector Trail. Follow the Connector Trail 0.1 miles to the summit of Mount Washington.
Loop hike options can be made using the above trail systems or the West Side Trail.
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Mount Washington State Park:
Occupying 60 acres on the summit of the Northeast's highest peak, Mount Washington State Park is surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest and, one a clear day, affords views that extend as far as 130 miles to Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Quebec, and the Atlantic Ocean. The Sherman Adams building, a modern summit building, houses The Sherman Adams Visitor Center, a cafeteria, restrooms, gift shops, the Mount Washington Observatory and its museum. The historic Tip-Top House is located adjacent to the summit building. Visitor services are only available during the summer hiker season.
Learn more about the park and visitor services from NHSP's Mount Washington State Park web page.
These trails are managed jointly by the White Mountains National Forest and NH State Parks and maintained by the Appalachian Mountain Club. For more information, contact:
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead: From Interstate 93, take exit 35 for US-3, continuing 10.5 miles to Twin Mountain. Turn right onto US-302 East, and in 5.5 miles turn left onto Base Station Road, following signs for the Cog Railway. In 5.5 miles, turn right into trailhead parking for the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, just before reaching the Cog Railway.
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