New Hampshire peaks

1,834 peaks

Highest peak

Mount Washington

6,288 ft / 1,916 m

Most summited peak

Mount Washington

1,045 summit

Most prominent peak

Mount Washington

6,148 ft / 1,873 m prom

New Hampshire summits

30,149 summits

First Ascent Awards

735 of 1,834 peaks 40%

Top climbing months

July 14%

August 13%

June 12%

New Hampshire mountains highlights

  • The White Mountains of New Hampshire stretch across the upper center of the state and contain all of the highest peaks in the state, collectively known as the "4000 footers"
  • The 4000 Footers Challenge is the most popular peak challenge in the state and one of the most popular in the US.
  • Solitary Mount Monadnock 3,165 ft in southern New Hampshire is one of the most climbed peaks in the world, perhaps 2nd only to Mount Fuji in Japan.
  • Due to close proximity to the Boston area, many of these peaks are extremely popular with weekend hikers.
  • The Appalachian Trail cuts across New Hampshire over the highest of the craggy White Mountains including the highest, Mt Washington 6288 ft.
"Finally made it to this Alton High Point after going the wrong way (in a circle lol, although some signs are a tad misleading). Ended up using my gps map to get back on track. This was my first real venture to hike / redline the Belknap area. Got some trail sections done and met only one other hiker out on a rain showery day. Saw my first Trillium! The North Straightback Link was a serious test of my agility! Mosquitoes being mosquitoes." — SteveM_StickMan • May 15, 2022
"Had some time left this afternoon to check out this Goffstown high point. Good view from the summit area to the northeast and Manchester area. Dismantled a couple of makeshift fire rings on the summit. On the way down took the snowmobile route bypassing the steeper Blue Tr. section since I was wearing sneakers this time." — SteveM_StickMan • May 8, 2022
"Molly and I teamed up with Denise, Lynn, and Dan to hike the Tripyramids today. We went up Pine Bend Brook Tr. We encountered ice at higher elevations. Windy day today but mostly clear. We saw smoke on the way back down. A gain of 2 for my Grid today. " — newenglandwarrior • May 7, 2022
"Molly and I teamed up with Denise, Lynn, and Dan to hike the Tripyramids today. We went up Pine Bend Brook Tr. We encountered ice at higher elevations. Windy day today but mostly clear. We saw smoke on the way back down. A gain of 2 for my Grid today. " — newenglandwarrior • May 7, 2022
"Perfect weather for a spring hike. First time up through Dickey Notch, all alone on the trail even though the parking lot for Welch Dickey Loop was overflowing. Great views, especially of Mt. Moosilauke from the ledges on Mt Fisher." — Alohabuffy • May 1, 2022

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