Moose Mountain (New Hampshire) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Moose Mountain |
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Moose Mountain from Hanover Center Road
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2303+ ft (702+ m) |
| Prominence | 1,423 ft (434 m) |
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 Moose Mountain
Location in New Hampshire
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| Topo map | USGS Canaan |
Moose Mountain is a long ridge found in the eastern part of Hanover, New Hampshire. It stretches for about 8 miles (13 km) through Grafton County, New Hampshire. This mountain is a fun place to explore. It is also famous because the long Appalachian Trail crosses right over it.
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Exploring Moose Mountain
Moose Mountain is surrounded by other interesting natural spots. To the north, you'll find Holts Ledge, which stands at 2,110 feet (643 meters) tall. To the south, across Mascoma Lake, is Shaker Mountain, which is 1,690 feet (515 meters) high.
The Appalachian Trail
The famous Appalachian Trail runs along Moose Mountain. This trail is a very long path, stretching about 2,170 miles (3,490 km). It goes all the way from Georgia to Maine. Even though Moose Mountain is not inside the White Mountain National Forest, the trail here is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
You can get onto the trail from different places. From the south, you can find an access point along Three Mile Road in Hanover. If you are coming from the north, you can use Goose Pond Road in Lyme, New Hampshire.
Mountain Peaks
Moose Mountain actually has two main tops, or summits. These two peaks are a little over 1 mile (1.6 km) apart.
- The higher summit is called North Peak. It reaches an elevation of 2,303 feet (702 meters).
- The second summit is known as South Peak. It is almost as tall, at 2,293 feet (699 meters).
Water Flow and Nearby Lakes
All the water that runs off Moose Mountain eventually flows into the Connecticut River. From there, it travels all the way to Long Island Sound.
- Water from the north end of the mountain flows into Hewes Brook. This brook then joins the Connecticut River in Lyme.
- Most of the western side of the mountain drains into Mink Brook. This brook is a smaller stream that flows through Hanover before joining the Connecticut River.
- The eastern side and the very southwest part of Moose Mountain send their water into streams that feed the Mascoma River. The Mascoma River then flows into the Connecticut River near Lebanon, New Hampshire.
There is also a large lake called Goose Pond located to the east of Moose Mountain.
Historical Event
In 1968, a sad event occurred on Moose Mountain. Northeast Airlines Flight 946 crashed into the side of the mountain.
