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4,156 ft · White Mountains, New Hampshire

East Osceola

East Osceola is a 4,156 ft peak in the White Mountains, New Hampshire. The standard route is the Mount Osceola and East Osceola: 7 mi, 2,854 ft of gain, Class 2.

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East Osceola in the White Mountains, New Hampshire

East Osceola at a glance

  • Elevation4,156 ft1,266 m
  • RouteMount Osceola and East OsceolaClass 2
  • Distance7 mi2,854 ft gain
  • Time5 – 7 hrsHard effort
  • SeasonJun – Oct
  • RangeWhite MountainsNew Hampshire

Climbing the Mount Osceola and East Osceola

From Tripoli Road near Waterville Valley, the Mount Osceola Trail crosses over the main Osceola summit and drops through a notch before climbing to the wooded East Peak, or approaches from the Greeley Ponds side. The crux is a short, steep chimney between the peaks that requires careful hands-on scrambling, slick and awkward when wet. East Osceola's summit is viewless, so most hikers pair it with the open main peak. Tripoli Road is gated in winter. Start early and carry water for the full loop.

Gear and hazards

What to bring

  • Backpack (15–25 L)
  • Water
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Whistle
  • Offline Maps
  • Compass
  • Headlamp
  • Hiking Boots
  • Trekking Poles
  • Base Layer
  • Midlayer
  • Hardshell Jacket
  • Buff
  • Sun Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen

What to watch for

  • Steep exposure
  • Loose rock
  • Slippery terrain
  • Insects
  • Rockfall

East Osceola on Yak

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Quests with East Osceola

Peaks near East Osceola

  1. Mount Osceola

    Mount Osceola

    4,340 ft · 0.8 mi away

  2. Mount Tecumseh

    Mount Tecumseh

    4,003 ft · 3.3 mi away

  3. North Tripyramid

    North Tripyramid

    4,180 ft · 4.5 mi away

  4. Middle Tripyramid

    Middle Tripyramid

    4,140 ft · 4.9 mi away

Frequently asked questions

How tall is East Osceola?

East Osceola is 4,156 feet (1,266 m) tall. It is in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.

How does East Osceola rank among the New England 4,000ers?

At 4,156 feet, East Osceola is the 41st highest of the 67 New England 4,000ers. The highest is Mount Washington.

How hard is it to hike East Osceola?

The Mount Osceola and East Osceola is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort hard: 7 miles with 2,854 feet of elevation gain.

How long does it take to hike East Osceola?

Most people take 5 – 7 hours round trip on the Mount Osceola and East Osceola, covering 7 miles with 2,854 feet of elevation gain, so most people do it in a day.

Can a beginner hike East Osceola?

The Mount Osceola and East Osceola needs no climbing skills, but it is a hard day: 7 miles with 2,854 feet of elevation gain. Build up on shorter hikes first, start early and carry plenty of water and layers.

When is the best time to hike East Osceola?

The usual hiking window is June to October. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.

What is the trailhead elevation for East Osceola?

The Mount Osceola and East Osceola starts at about 2,270 feet, roughly 1,886 feet below the summit.

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