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Pilot Range
Highest point
Peak Mount Cabot
Elevation 4,160 ft (1,270 m)
Geography
Country United States
State New Hampshire
Parent range White Mountains, Appalachian Mountains

The Pilot Range is a group of mountains located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, in the United States. This mountain range stretches for about 15 miles (24 km) (24 km) from its southeast to its northwest end. The tallest point in the Pilot Range is Mount Cabot, which stands at an elevation of 4,160 feet (1,270 m) (1,268 meters) above sea level.

Exploring the Pilot Range Summits

The Pilot Range is home to several important mountain peaks. These summits are listed from northeast to southwest. Many hikers enjoy climbing these peaks.

Major Peaks to Discover

Here are some of the main peaks you can find in the Pilot Range:

  • Hutchins Mountain (1,137 m / 3,730 ft)
  • Mount Cabot (1,268 m / 4,160 ft)
  • The Bulge (1,201 m / 3,940 ft)
  • The Horn (1,190 m / 3,905 ft)
  • Terrace Mountain (1,114 m / 3,655 ft)

The "Four-Thousand Footers" Challenge

Some of the peaks in the Pilot Range are part of a special hiking challenge. The Appalachian Mountain Club has a list called "Four-thousand footers" in New Hampshire. This list includes mountains that are at least 4,000 feet (about 1,219 meters) tall.

The peaks marked with an asterisk (*) in the list above are included on this famous "Four-thousand footers" list. Hikers who climb all the mountains on this list are said to be "peak-bagging." It's a fun way to explore the highest points in New Hampshire!

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