Smarts Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Smarts Mountain |
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Smarts Mountain over Reservoir Pond
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 987 m (3,238 ft) |
| Prominence | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
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| Location | Grafton County, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Smarts Mountain (NH) |
Smarts Mountain is a mountain in New Hampshire, United States. It stands about 3,238 feet (987 meters) tall. You can find it in the town of Lyme, which is in Grafton County.
This mountain is surrounded by other peaks. To the north, you'll find Mount Cube, which is about 2,909 feet high. To the southwest is Holts Ledge, standing at 2,110 feet. Smarts Mountain is quite special because of its "relative height." This means it rises very high from the land around it, making it one of New Hampshire's twelve mountains with a prominence over 2,000 feet.
About Smarts Mountain
Smarts Mountain is a notable peak even though it's not the tallest. It's separated from the larger White Mountains by a low pass called Oliverian Notch. This pass is crossed by New Hampshire Route 25. The mountain's unique position gives it a significant "prominence," which is how much it stands out from the nearby land.
Where Water Flows
Water from Smarts Mountain flows in different directions. On the northwest and south sides, several small streams carry water into the Connecticut River. This river then flows south all the way to Long Island Sound in Connecticut.
However, water from the northeast side of the mountain takes a different path. It flows east into the South Branch of the Baker River. From there, it joins the Pemigewasset and then the Merrimack rivers. Finally, this water reaches the Gulf of Maine in Massachusetts.
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Smarts Mountain is the most southern important mountain in New Hampshire along the Appalachian Trail. This famous trail is a very long path, stretching about 2,170 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Even though Smarts Mountain is not inside the White Mountain National Forest, the Appalachian Trail still crosses it. The trail follows a narrow path along the mountain's ridges. This specific part of the trail is managed by the Forest Service.
