Mt. Adams

Location:

North of Mt. Washington
Near the town of Randolph, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 135 miles
Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Parking: at Lowe's Store
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 35
- Route 3 north
- Route 115 north
- Route 2 east

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 9 miles
Time: 7 hours
Trail: Lowes Path
Trail Guide: AMC White Mountain Guide

Hiking (one way, up to the summit):

Distance: 4.7 miles
Vertical: 4500 feet
Time: 4 hours 40 minutes

Summit:

Above-treeline ridge with panoramic view
Height: 5774 feet
Wikipedia description: Mount Adams (New Hampshire)

Winter Accessibility:

Available year round

Sidenote:

The Aetherius Society, which has 19 holy mountains around the world, schedules a pilgrimage to Mt. Adams each July.

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