East and West Rattlesnake are two scenic peaks that overlook Squam Lake in New Hampshire’s Lake District on the southern border of the White Mountain National Forest. Moderate in height, they provide excellent views of the lake and surrounding mountains with relatively …
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Caribou Mountain Loop
Caribou Mountain (2840′) is the second highest peak in the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness, in the portion of the White Mountain National Forest in the state of Maine. It has a bare summit with open ledges and excellent views. The best way to hike …
Read More »The View from Stinson Mountain
Located just outside Rumney, near Plymouth, New Hampshire, Stinson Mountain (2900′) is way off the beaten track as far as White Mountain peaks go and finding the trail head is an adventure all by itself. Once I left pavement and headed down …
Read More »The Coppermine Trail and Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is a 80 foot waterfall located near the tiny town of Franconia on the western-most edge of the White Mountain National Forest. It’s one of the most photographed waterfalls in the White Mountains, according to New England Waterfalls, the …
Read More »Loon Mountain Autumn Views
The North Peak of Loon Mountain, just outside of Lincoln, NH may just have the best views of any peak on the western side of the White Mountain National Forest. Where else can you see Moosilauke, the Kinsmans and the Cannonballs, Flume, …
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