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4,051 ft · White Mountains, New Hampshire

Mount Tom

Mount Tom is a 4,051 ft peak in the White Mountains, New Hampshire. The standard route is the Mount Tom, Field, Willey and Avalon Trail: 9 mi, 3,435 ft of gain, Class 2.

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Mount Tom in the White Mountains, New Hampshire

Mount Tom at a glance

  • Elevation4,051 ft1,234 m
  • RouteMount Tom, Field, Willey and Avalon TrailClass 2
  • Distance9 mi3,435 ft gain
  • Time6 – 8 hrsHard effort
  • SeasonJun – Oct
  • RangeWhite MountainsNew Hampshire

Climbing the Mount Tom, Field, Willey and Avalon Trail

From Crawford Notch near the Highland Center, the Avalon and A-Z trails lead to a short spur climbing to the wooded summit of Mount Tom. The forested top has only limited views through the trees, but nearby Mount Avalon offers a fine open outlook on the way. The trails are moderate but rooty and rocky, slick when wet. Start early and carry water for the round trip. Mount Tom is almost always combined with Mount Field, and sometimes Willey, in a Willey Range loop from Crawford Notch.

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 Tom on Yak

Climbers have shared 7 climbs of Mount Tom on Yak. Read their trip reports and recent conditions in the app

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Quests with Mount Tom

Peaks near Mount Tom

  1. Mount Field

    Mount Field

    4,340 ft · 1.2 mi away

  2. Mount Willey

    Mount Willey

    4,285 ft · 2.3 mi away

  3. Mount Hale

    Mount Hale

    4,054 ft · 3.3 mi away

  4. Mount Jackson

    Mount Jackson

    4,052 ft · 3.5 mi away

Frequently asked questions

How tall is Mount Tom?

Mount Tom is 4,051 feet (1,234 m) tall. It is in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.

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

At 4,051 feet, Mount Tom is the 53rd highest of the 67 New England 4,000ers. The highest is Mount Washington.

How hard is it to hike Mount Tom?

The Mount Tom, Field, Willey and Avalon Trail 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 Tom?

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

Can a beginner hike Mount Tom?

The Mount Tom, Field, Willey and Avalon Trail 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 Tom?

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 Tom?

The Mount Tom, Field, Willey and Avalon Trail starts at about 1,890 feet, roughly 2,161 feet below the summit.

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