Tuckerman's Ravine Trail, ~ 8 miles total, out and back, difficult. 4,169 feet of elevation gain. Heavily trafficked.
Standing at 6,288 feet, Mount Washington is the second highest mountain on the East Coast and is located in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains. On a clear day you can see into Canada on one side and out to the Atlantic Ocean on the other from the peak. There is a road and a Cogway train that will take you to the peak if you do not want to hike.
Tuckerman's Ravine is the most popular trail to get to the summit of Mount Washington. The trail starts at the visitor's center and is mostly gravel. The trail gradually gets steeper and consists of medium to large boulders so the trail is no short of obstacles. Hikers will pass lean-to's so it is possible to stay overnight. However, lean-to's are first come first serve so you will have to get there very early (probably before sunrise).
Along the trail, hikers will see a couple waterfalls as well as mountain side views for half of the way up. Trail gradually became very steep and is a rock scramble for the last half mile.
Overall, the Tuckerman's Ravine Trail on Mount Washington is a difficult trail that will truly make you earn the view though the struggle is absolutely worth it. It is recommended for hiking from June to October, since snow covers the mountain from early fall to early summer.
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