Six Husbands Trail, Mount Jefferson, NH
The Six Husbands Trail leading up to Mount Jefferson in New Hampshire's White Mountains has a notorious reputation, and rightfully so, but if you love the Whites, don't miss this one.
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1000 Steps, Jacks Mountain (PA)
One thousand steps is a lot, right? Wait, is it? It's got to be a lot. It's definitely more than a little, but maybe it's not that bad. But maybe it is. Who ...
Coleman-Deming Route, Mount Baker
I've heard Coleman-Deming Route on Mount Baker be described as a "walk-up" numerous times. While this may indeed be technically true, it is a pretty steep and long walk up!
Mount Jefferson (NH) via Caps Ridge Trail
As the third-highest peak in the White Mountains, Mt. Jefferson closely rivals nearby peaks Mt. Adams & Mt. Washington with expansive views, and, get this, the route is lesser-traveled & the trail is ...
North Ridge Trail, Cadillac Mountain
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Airline Route, Mount Adams (NH)
Time of Year to Climb: All year. Route: Airline Route, Mount Adams. Trail distance (estimate): 8.6 miles round trip. Elevation change (estimate): 4,500 ft.
Mailbox Peak Trail
Let’s get this out of the way right away: Mailbox Peak is steep! Yeah, yeah, yeah 4,000 feet of elevation gain in less than 6 miles – you’ve heard it all before. Wait, ...
Worm Flows Route, Mount St. Helens
Time of Year to Climb: Best in winter. Route: Worm Flows Route. Trail distance (estimate): 12 miles roundtrip. Elevation change (estimate): 5,700 ft.
Northeast Ridge Route, Mount Elbert
Time of Year to Climb: All year. Route: Northeast Ridge. Trail distance (estimate): 9 miles roundtrip. Elevation change (estimate): 4,750 ft.
Lion Head Winter Route, Mount Washington
Time of Year to Climb: December through March. Route: Lion Head Winter Route. Trail distance (estimate): 8.2 miles roundtrip. Elevation change (estimate): 4,250 ft.