The 5 Easiest 4,000 Footers In New Hampshire
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The 5 Easiest 4,000 Footers In New Hampshire
The 5 Easiest 4,000 Footers In New Hampshire
Knowledge Base / By Kevin Macey
When you’re a relatively new hiker, finding places to test out and build on your hiking skills is easy.
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However, as your climbing ability becomes more advanced, finding places to exercise your skills and athleticism simultaneously becomes more difficult.
The 5 Easiest 4,000 Footers in New Hampshire
You’re ready for the bigger challenge of hiking up taller mountains, but at the same time, you don’t want to push yourself too far.
Finding impressive hiking locations that don’t require you to be a professional athlete to scale them can be quite the challenge – unless, of course, you visit New Hampshire.
New Hampshire has some stunning and exhilarating 4,000-foot mountains that make the perfect stepping stone (excuse the pun) for more advanced hikers looking to apply for the AMC Four Thousand Footer Club.
Without further ado, let’s talk about the top 5 easiest 4,000 footers in New Hampshire, and how to prepare for the challenge.
4,000 Footers in New Hampshire: The 5 Easiest Mountains
Mt. Tecumseh
If you’re eager to test your ability to scale 4,000-foot mountains, Mount Tecumseh is a good place to start.
Mount Tecumseh is actually the smallest mountain on our list, surpassing the 4,000-foot mark by just 3 feet. Because of this,
the relevant authorities have been putting careful consideration into whether or not this mountain should continue to be classified as a 4,000-footer.
Since Mount Tecumseh could technically be removed from the list of 4,000 footers in New Hampshire, if your only goal is to apply for membership with the AMC Four Thousand Footer Club,
you may want to consider other options. However, if your reason for attempting a 4,000-foot climb is purely for your own sense of accomplishment, this mountain is an ideal choice of location.
Located in Waterville Valley, Mount Tecumseh is home to the famous Mount Tecumseh Trail, which gradually elevates by a total of 2,000 feet.
The trail goes up in stairs, so it’s a real physical challenge, but one that’s well worth it when you get to the top.
Once you reach the summit of Mount Tecumseh, you’ll be greeted by a gorgeous wooded area and a stunning view looking over the White Mountains.
Alternatively, you could choose to hike up the Sosman Trail, which is only 0.6 miles long, for even more incredible views!
This trail will lead you up to the ski slopes at Waterville Valley, which some hikers even choose to go up instead of the designated trails.
Mt. Waumbek
The next easiest 4,000 footer in New Hampshire is Mount Waumbek, which is the second-shortest 4,000-foot mountain in the area.
Most hikers who take on the challenge of Mount Waumbek take the Starr King Trail, which is 7.2 miles long and a relatively easy hike given the height of the mountain.
The elevation of Mt. Waumbek is a little more challenging than Mount Tecumseh, rising by 2,500 feet. The trail is made of out steps, which further amplifies the challenge.
Getting to the top of the Starr King Trail is a reward in itself. Once you get to the summit, you’ll be able to enjoy the sight of the Presidentials.
Then, you can hike all the way up to the top of Mount Waumbek, where you’ll find a peaceful, wooded area, perfect for a post-hike rest.
Mt. Jackson
Mount Jackson is the third-easiest 4,000-foot mountain in New Hampshire to hike up, although it’s more of a moderate hike than an easy one.
This is a Presidential mountain, and the trail most hikers choose to take is the Webster-Jackson Trail. This is because the elevation isn’t too demanding (2,000 feet).
Mount Jackson is a hike you might feel more comfortable undertaking if you have some climbing skills under your belt since there is a small,
rocky section near the top that you will need to scramble up. With that being said, even if you’ve never climbed or scrambled before, this part of the trail shouldn’t pose a problem.
You can also turn off the trail in a loop and head towards Mount Webster, which is just under 4,000 feet high.
The views from either of these mountains are incredible, and even if you incorporate Mount Webster into your hike, it should only be a 6-mile route in total.
Mt. Hale
Mount Hale is 4,055 feet high, meaning that it easily qualifies as a 4,000-footer without being an impossible challenge for new mountain hikers.
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The 5 Easiest 4,000 Footers In New Hampshire
The 5 Easiest 4,000 Footers In New Hampshire
The 5 Easiest 4,000 Footers In New Hampshire
The 5 Easiest 4,000 Footers In New Hampshire
The 5 Easiest 4,000 Footers In New Hampshire
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