Great Gulf facts for kids
The Great Gulf is a special valley in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It looks like a huge, bowl-shaped area. This shape was carved out long ago by a giant river of ice, called a glacier.
The high walls of this natural bowl are made up of several tall mountains. From south to north, these include Mount Washington (6,288 feet or 1917 meters), Mount Clay (5,533 feet or 1686 meters), Mount Jefferson (5,716 feet or 1742 meters), Mount Adams (5,799 feet or 1768 meters), and Mount Madison (5,366 feet or 1636 meters). Water from the Great Gulf flows into the West Branch of the Peabody River.
The Great Gulf Wilderness Area
The Great Gulf Wilderness is a special protected area that includes the Great Gulf valley. It is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, which is a group of wild places across the United States kept safe for nature.
This wilderness area was created in 1964. It is the oldest and also the smallest wilderness area in New Hampshire. It covers about 5,552 acres (22.47 square kilometers). Protecting this area helps keep its natural beauty and wildlife safe for everyone to enjoy.
