Mt. Washington

Aside from its rugged seascape, perhaps there is nothing more iconic in New England than its interior mountain ranges. Fortunately, the most spectacular of these peaks – Mount Washington – is situated less than an hour and a half from Portland. At 6,289 feet, Mt. Washington is the highest peak in New England and, on clear days, offers spectacular views clear to the Atlantic Ocean. Hiking to this peak is one of the best ways to enjoy Mt. Washington as the ascent offers increasingly breathtaking scenery within glorious deep woods beauty. Among the most accessible trails to the summit is Tuckerman's Ravine, located behind the Appalachian Mountain Club's Pinkham Notch Center on Route 16 near Gorham, NH, to the Lion's Head Trail and then back to the Tuckerman's Ravine Trail. This route offers an extra treat of walking along the mountain's ridge with even greater, expansive views to enjoy.