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Lakes of the Clouds
Sandwiched in between Mount Washington and Mount Monroe, these glistening lakes rest high in the White Mountains National Forest.
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Lakes of the Clouds Details
Sandwiched in between Mount Washington and Mount Monroe, these glistening lakes rest high in the White Mountains National Forest. They are approximately 5,000-feet above sea level, making them some of the highest natural bodies of water in the state. And whiles the views are breathtaking, they do come at a price. The 4.5-mile trek to see them is very challenging, usually taking even the most experienced climbers between 5 to 6 hours to complete. There is a lot of scrambling and climbing over boulders, and the last mile is practically vertical up the side of the cliff. Once you do reach the top, you can relax at the Lake of Clouds Hut, the highest and largest hut in the AMC system.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lakes of the Clouds
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Mount Washington State Park
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Tip-Top House
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Mount Washington
At 6,288-feet high, this is not just the highest mountain in the state.
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Mount Washington
A drive to the 6,288-foot summit of New Hampshires tallest mountain is guaranteed to be a memorable trip for nature lovers and birdwatchers alike.
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Appalachian Trail Across the Presidential Range
Considered to be one of the greatest multi-day hikes in the state, this 23-mile journey takes you across the ten iconic mountain peaks of the Presidential Range.
