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Lakes of the Clouds

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Highlights:

Spectacular scenary, ravine climb
Near:Bretton Woods, NH
Scenery:
Distance:6.2 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:2500 ft
Hike Time:5 hours
Difficulty:Strenuous
Trail Condition:Poorly maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back



Summary: The trail is generally level for the first 2 miles at which time you will arrive at the gem pool. The last mile is VERY steep. Only the last 3/10ths of a mile is very exposed to the wind but in inclement weather that can be too much!

Please remember that this is not a good place to hike in the winter and that Mt Washington has claimed over 125 lives. If you must go, you must know what you are doing and how to save yourself.

Trailhead: From the Cog Railway (or the parking lot just below) Ascend the Ammonoosuc trail to the Lakes of the Clouds ... the trail is VERY steep during the last mile. (Lat:44.26966 Lon:-71.35042)
Trail Guides for Lakes of the Clouds:
AMC Maine Mountain Guide
by Appalachian Mountain Club (Appalachian Mountain Club)

Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer,
User Groups: Hikers,
Ranger Contact: Ammonoosuc Ranger 660 Trudeau Rd Bethlehem, NH 03574 - (603) 869-2626
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 Sam on 8/10/2006
I did this hike almost 3 years ago and am doing it again this weekend, can't wait...

Reviewed by Beverly on 6/10/2006
A truly spectacular place. Very strenuous, but worth it.


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