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4,340 ft · White Mountains, New Hampshire

Mount Field

Mount Field is a 4,340 ft peak in the White Mountains, New Hampshire. The standard route is the Mount Tom, Field and Willey: 9 mi, 3,435 ft of gain, Class 2.

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Mount Field in the White Mountains, New Hampshire

Mount Field at a glance

  • Elevation4,340 ft1,322 m
  • RouteMount Tom, Field and WilleyClass 2
  • Distance9 mi3,435 ft gain
  • Time6 – 8 hrsHard effort
  • SeasonJun – Oct
  • RangeWhite MountainsNew Hampshire

Climbing the Mount Tom, Field and Willey

From Crawford Notch near the AMC Highland Center, the Avalon Trail climbs past Mount Avalon's viewpoint to the wooded summit of Mount Field along the Willey Range. The mostly forested top has limited views, but the ledges of Avalon along the way are worth the short detour. The trail is steep and rocky in places, slick when wet, with rock steps near the top. Start early and carry water for the round trip. Commonly linked with Mount Tom, and sometimes Mount Willey, in a Willey Range loop.

Gear and hazards

What to bring

  • Backpack (20–30 L)
  • Water
  • Water Filter
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Whistle
  • Offline Maps
  • Compass
  • Headlamp
  • Power Bank
  • Hiking Boots
  • Trekking Poles
  • Base Layer
  • Midlayer
  • Hardshell Jacket
  • Buff
  • Sun Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen

What to watch for

  • Slippery terrain
  • Insects

Mount Field on Yak

Climbers have shared 8 climbs of Mount Field on Yak. Read their trip reports and recent conditions in the app

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Quests with Mount Field

Peaks near Mount Field

  1. Mount Willey

    Mount Willey

    4,285 ft · 1.1 mi away

  2. Mount Tom

    Mount Tom

    4,051 ft · 1.2 mi away

  3. Mount Jackson

    Mount Jackson

    4,052 ft · 2.9 mi away

  4. Mount Pierce

    Mount Pierce

    4,310 ft · 4.0 mi away

Frequently asked questions

How tall is Mount Field?

Mount Field is 4,340 feet (1,322 m) tall. It is in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.

How does Mount Field rank among the New England 4,000ers?

At 4,340 feet, Mount Field is the 26th highest of the 67 New England 4,000ers. The highest is Mount Washington.

How hard is it to hike Mount Field?

The Mount Tom, Field and Willey is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort hard: 9 miles with 3,435 feet of elevation gain.

How long does it take to hike Mount Field?

Most people take 6 – 8 hours round trip on the Mount Tom, Field and Willey, covering 9 miles with 3,435 feet of elevation gain, so most people do it in a day.

Can a beginner hike Mount Field?

The Mount Tom, Field and Willey needs no climbing skills, but it is a hard day: 9 miles with 3,435 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 Mount Field?

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 Mount Field?

The Mount Tom, Field and Willey starts at about 1,890 feet, roughly 2,450 feet below the summit.

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