List of mountains of New Hampshire facts for kids

Mount Washington

New Hampshire is a state in the United States known for its amazing mountains! Many of these mountains are part of the White Mountains range, which covers about a quarter of the state. Some mountains in New Hampshire are also home to popular ski resorts, where people go to ski and snowboard.

This article lists some of the tallest and most famous mountains in New Hampshire. You'll see how tall they are and if they are part of special hiking challenges or trails.

Mountain Challenges and Trails

Hikers in New Hampshire love to challenge themselves by climbing different mountains. Here are some special groups of mountains:

The 4000-Footers

These are mountains that are over 4,000 feet (1,200 m) (about 1,219 meters) tall. The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) keeps a list of these peaks. To be on this list, a mountain needs to be not just tall, but also stand out enough from the land around it. For example, Mount Clay is very tall at 5,532 feet (1,686 m), but it's considered a part of Mount Washington because it doesn't rise much on its own.

New England Fifty Finest

This is a list of 50 amazing peaks across New England, chosen for their beauty and hiking experience.

Appalachian Trail (AT) Mountains

The Appalachian Trail is a super long hiking path, about 2,170-mile (3,490 km) (3,500 km) long, that goes all the way from Georgia to Maine. Many New Hampshire mountains are part of this famous trail.

New England Hundred Highest

This list includes the 100 tallest mountains in New England. It's a bigger list that includes all the 4000-footers and many other tall peaks.

Famous Mountains of New Hampshire

Here's a look at some of the most well-known mountains in New Hampshire, including their height and which special lists they belong to.

Mountain	Height (ft. / m)	4000 footers	50 Finest	AT	100 highest	Subpeak of	Notes
Mount Washington	6,288 feet (1,917 m)	Y	Y	Y	Y		This is the tallest mountain in the Northeastern United States!
Mount Adams	5,774 feet (1,760 m)	Y			Y		The second highest peak in New Hampshire.
Mount Jefferson	5,712 feet (1,741 m)	Y			Y		Named after President Thomas Jefferson.
Mount Clay (or Reagan)	5,532 feet (1,686 m)					Mount Washington	A high peak near Mount Washington.
Mount Monroe	5,384 feet (1,641 m)	Y			Y		Part of the Presidential Range.
Mount Madison	5,367 feet (1,636 m)	Y		Y	Y		Another peak in the Presidential Range.
Mount Lafayette	5,249 feet (1,600 m)	Y	Y	Y	Y		A very popular hiking destination.
Mount Lincoln	5,089 feet (1,551 m)	Y		Y	Y		Part of the Franconia Ridge.
South Twin Mountain	4,902 feet (1,494 m)	Y		Y	Y		Offers great views.
Carter Dome	4,832 feet (1,473 m)	Y	Y	Y	Y		A prominent peak in the Carter-Moriah Range.
Mount Moosilauke	4,802 feet (1,464 m)	Y	Y	Y	Y		Known for its open summit.
Mount Eisenhower	4,780 feet (1,460 m)	Y			Y		Named after President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
North Twin Mountain	4,761 feet (1,451 m)	Y			Y		Often hiked with South Twin.
Mount Carrigain	4,700 feet (1,400 m)	Y	Y		Y		Features a fire tower on its summit.
Mount Bond	4,698 feet (1,432 m)	Y			Y		A remote and beautiful peak.
Middle Carter Mountain	4,610 feet (1,410 m)	Y		Y	Y		Part of the Carter-Moriah Range.
West Bond Mountain	4,540 feet (1,380 m)	Y			Y		Offers stunning views of the Bonds.
Mount Garfield	4,500 feet (1,400 m)	Y		Y	Y		Known for its exposed summit.
Mount Liberty	4,459 feet (1,359 m)	Y			Y		Another peak on the Franconia Ridge.
South Carter Mountain	4,430 feet (1,350 m)	Y		Y	Y		The southernmost peak of the Carter Range.
Wildcat Mountain	4,422 feet (1,348 m)	Y		Y	Y		Home to a ski resort.
Mount Hancock	4,420 feet (1,350 m)	Y			Y		Known for its twin peaks.
South Peak Kinsman Mountain	4,358 feet (1,328 m)	Y	Y	Y	Y		Part of the Kinsman Ridge.
Mount Field	4,340 feet (1,320 m)	Y					A popular peak in the Willey Range.
Mount Osceola	4,340 feet (1,320 m)	Y	Y		Y		Offers great views from its summit.
Mount Flume	4,328 feet (1,319 m)	Y			Y		Part of the Franconia Ridge.
Mount Pierce (or Clinton)	4,310 feet (1,310 m)	Y		Y	Y		Named after President Franklin Pierce.
Mount Willey	4,285 feet (1,306 m)	Y			Y		Another peak in the Willey Range.
Bondcliff	4,265 feet (1,300 m)	Y			Y		Famous for its dramatic cliff face.
Mount Zealand	4,260 feet (1,300 m)	Y			Y		A remote peak in the Pemigewasset Wilderness.
Mount Cabot	4,170 feet (1,270 m)	Y	Y		Y		The northernmost 4000-footer.
Cannon Mountain (New Hampshire)|Cannon Mountain]]	4,100 feet (1,200 m)	Y			Y		Home to a major ski area.
Mount Hale	4,054 feet (1,236 m)	Y			Y		A relatively easy 4000-footer to hike.
Mount Jackson	4,052 feet (1,235 m)	Y		Y	Y		Offers great views of the Presidential Range.
Mount Tom	4,051 feet (1,235 m)	Y			Y		Part of the Willey Range.
Mount Moriah	4,049 feet (1,234 m)	Y		Y	Y		A rugged peak in the Carter-Moriah Range.
Mount Passaconaway	4,043 feet (1,232 m)	Y			Y		Part of the Sandwich Range.
Owl's Head (Franconia)	4,025 feet (1,227 m)	Y			Y		A challenging hike with river crossings.
Galehead	4,024 feet (1,227 m)	Y			Y		Home to a popular AMC hut.
Mount Whiteface	4,020 feet (1,230 m)	Y			Y		Known for its distinctive white rock face.
Mount Waumbek	4,006 feet (1,221 m)	Y			Y		The highest point in the Pliny Range.
Mount Isolation	4,004 feet (1,220 m)	Y			Y		A remote peak offering solitude.
Mount Tecumseh	4,003 feet (1,220 m)	Y			Y		Home to Waterville Valley Resort.
Mount Monadnock	3,165 feet (965 m)		Y				One of the most climbed mountains in the world!
Mount Cardigan	3,155 feet (962 m)		Y				Known for its bald, rocky summit.
Loon Mountain	3,065 feet (934 m)						A popular ski resort.
Mount Major	1,786 feet (544 m)						A popular hike with views of Lake Winnipesaukee.

See also

• Peak bagging lists of New Hampshire mountains. These include:
  • Northeast 111 4000-footers
    • New England Four-thousand footers
  • New England Hundred Highest
  • New England Fifty Finest
• Mountain ranges in New Hampshire; see Category:Mountain ranges of New Hampshire.
• List of mountains of the Appalachians