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Tuckermans Ravine Mount Washington


Highlights:

Classic glacial bowl, sweeping 2000 foot cliffs, skiers
Near:Gorham, NH
Scenery:
Distance:4.2 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:1820 ft
Hike Time:3 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back


Summary: Trail has a very consistent steady rise and is nice and wide. This is a highly traveled trail year round. Thousands of skiers descend on the ravine each spring to catch the last of the snow and to party.

Mount Washington can be a dangerous place simply because the weather can change in a minute and the heights are so accessible. Over 125 people have died on Mount Washington because they have not been properly prepared or not properly cautious. There is a list at the cabin describing each name, date and cause of death.

Some people hike up with their sleds and slide down the ski trail.

The trail follows a brook and water is available if you have a filter. There is a lovely waterfall near the start of the trail. There is a cabin and outhouse at the top. They are not heated.

Trailhead: From the North:

Take route 16 south from Gorham NH into Pinkham notch. Watch for the Tuckermans Ravine trailhead on your right.

From the South:

Take route 16 north from Glen NH into Pinkham notch. Watch for the Tuckermans Ravine trailhead on your left.

The trailhead is very well marked. The parking lot is massive but it can still be difficult to find a parking spot when skiers are present. A small donation is requested. (Lat:44.15 Lon:-71.15)

Trail Guides for Tuckermans Ravine Mount Washington:
Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Gorham, NH 03581, (603) 466-2721
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jon Willard, who has posted  54 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here.
Trail Reviews  Submit your own review
Reviewed by Mike&Janet on 11/3/2008
Great Hike..... Great Day......Great Company... Haven't done it in many years and forgot how consistantly straight up it went. had to really concentrate on your footing. and first time with ice and snow... A wonderful memory.

Reviewed by bass on 6/10/2007
It was great hike.

Reviewed by Scot C on 1/5/2006
my favorite climb ever. it is a challenging hike but you are rewarded with great veiws.

Reviewed by Dan on 9/28/2005
Great winter hike/ski, Tough climb!!!! especially with a 40lb(ISH) pack.


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