Peaks

 

50

 

 

Pursuers

 

1366

 

 

Finishers

 

1

 

 

Another New England classic. Includes the 50 peaks with the highest prominence in New England. Far different than the NH 4000 footers challenge, it includes 20 peaks in Maine, 15 in Vermont, 14 in New Hampshire, and 1 in Massachusetts. A stepping stone to the New England Hundred Highest challenge.

 

Highest peak

Mount Washington

6,288 ft / 1,916 m

Most prominent peak

Mount Washington

6,148 ft / 1,873 m

Most summited peak

Mount Washington

1,118 summits

Most difficult peak

Mount Washington

Class 1

Difficulty breakdown

Class 1/2 6 peaks

Top climbing months

July   17%

August   14%

September  13%

Highlights