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NH 48

What are the NH 48?

The NH 48 are the New Hampshire mountains on the Appalachian Mountain Club's White Mountain Four Thousand Footer list. Each must be at least 4,000 feet high and rise at least 200 feet above the ridge connecting it to a higher neighbor. All 48 are in the White Mountain National Forest, from Mount Washington at 6,288 feet to Mount Tecumseh, traditionally listed at 4,003 feet. Lidar and ground surveys in 2019 measured Tecumseh just under 4,000 feet, but in 2021 the AMC voted to keep the list at 48 for now. The AMC Four Thousand Footer Club recognizes hikers who climb all of them.

NH 48 list

  1. Mount Washington, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Washington

    6,288 ft · New Hampshire

  2. Mount Adams, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Adams

    5,774 ft · New Hampshire

  3. Mount Jefferson, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Jefferson

    5,712 ft · New Hampshire

  4. Mount Monroe, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Monroe

    5,384 ft · New Hampshire

  5. Mount Madison, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Madison

    5,367 ft · New Hampshire

  6. Mount Lafayette, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Lafayette

    5,260 ft · New Hampshire

  7. Mount Lincoln, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Lincoln

    5,089 ft · New Hampshire

  8. South Twin Mountain, a peak on the NH 48 list

    South Twin Mountain

    4,902 ft · New Hampshire

  9. Carter Dome, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Carter Dome

    4,832 ft · New Hampshire

  10. Mount Moosilauke, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Moosilauke

    4,802 ft · New Hampshire

  11. Mount Eisenhower, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Eisenhower

    4,780 ft · New Hampshire

  12. North Twin Mountain, a peak on the NH 48 list

    North Twin Mountain

    4,761 ft · New Hampshire

  13. Mount Carrigain, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Carrigain

    4,700 ft · New Hampshire

  14. Mount Bond, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Bond

    4,698 ft · New Hampshire

  15. Middle Carter Mountain, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Middle Carter Mountain

    4,610 ft · New Hampshire

  16. West Bond, a peak on the NH 48 list

    West Bond

    4,540 ft · New Hampshire

  17. Mount Garfield, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Garfield

    4,500 ft · New Hampshire

  18. Mount Liberty, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Liberty

    4,459 ft · New Hampshire

  19. South Carter Mountain, a peak on the NH 48 list

    South Carter Mountain

    4,430 ft · New Hampshire

  20. Wildcat Mountain, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Wildcat Mountain

    4,422 ft · New Hampshire

  21. Mount Hancock, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Hancock

    4,420 ft · New Hampshire

  22. South Kinsman Mountain, a peak on the NH 48 list

    South Kinsman Mountain

    4,358 ft · New Hampshire

  23. Mount Field, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Field

    4,340 ft · New Hampshire

  24. Mount Osceola, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Osceola

    4,340 ft · New Hampshire

  25. Mount Flume, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Flume

    4,328 ft · New Hampshire

  26. South Hancock, a peak on the NH 48 list

    South Hancock

    4,319 ft · New Hampshire

  27. Mount Pierce, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Pierce

    4,310 ft · New Hampshire

  28. North Kinsman Mountain, a peak on the NH 48 list

    North Kinsman Mountain

    4,293 ft · New Hampshire

  29. Mount Willey, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Willey

    4,285 ft · New Hampshire

  30. Bondcliff, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Bondcliff

    4,265 ft · New Hampshire

  31. Zealand Mountain, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Zealand Mountain

    4,260 ft · New Hampshire

  32. North Tripyramid, a peak on the NH 48 list

    North Tripyramid

    4,180 ft · New Hampshire

  33. Mount Cabot, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Cabot

    4,170 ft · New Hampshire

  34. East Osceola, a peak on the NH 48 list

    East Osceola

    4,156 ft · New Hampshire

  35. Middle Tripyramid, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Middle Tripyramid

    4,140 ft · New Hampshire

  36. Cannon Mountain, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Cannon Mountain

    4,100 ft · New Hampshire

  37. Wildcat D, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Wildcat D

    4,062 ft · New Hampshire

  38. Mount Hale, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Hale

    4,054 ft · New Hampshire

  39. Mount Jackson, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Jackson

    4,052 ft · New Hampshire

  40. Mount Tom, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Tom

    4,051 ft · New Hampshire

  41. Mount Moriah, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Moriah

    4,049 ft · New Hampshire

  42. Mount Passaconaway, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Passaconaway

    4,043 ft · New Hampshire

  43. Owl's Head, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Owl's Head

    4,025 ft · New Hampshire

  44. Galehead Mountain, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Galehead Mountain

    4,024 ft · New Hampshire

  45. Mount Whiteface, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Whiteface

    4,020 ft · New Hampshire

  46. Mount Waumbek, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Waumbek

    4,006 ft · New Hampshire

  47. Mount Isolation, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Isolation

    4,004 ft · New Hampshire

  48. Mount Tecumseh, a peak on the NH 48 list

    Mount Tecumseh

    4,003 ft · New Hampshire

Hiking the White Mountains

Most hikers finish the NH 48 over a few years of weekend trips, often starting with the Presidential Range and saving remote peaks like Owl's Head and Isolation for later. Many go on to hike the list in winter or in every month of the year. Yak keeps track of each peak you have climbed and each one still ahead.

Frequently asked questions

What qualifies a mountain for the NH 48?

It must be at least 4,000 feet high and rise at least 200 feet above the ridge connecting it to a higher peak. The Appalachian Mountain Club sets the criteria.

What is the highest NH 48 peak?

Mount Washington is the highest at 6,288 feet. It is also the highest peak in the northeastern United States.

Is Mount Tecumseh still a 4,000 footer?

Surveys in 2019 measured Mount Tecumseh at about 3,995 to 3,997 feet. The AMC voted in 2021 to keep it on the list for historical reasons.

How do you join the AMC Four Thousand Footer Club?

Hike all 48 peaks on foot and submit your climbs to the AMC Four Thousand Footer Club. The club also recognizes winter completions.

Do the NH 48 need to be climbed in order?

No. You can climb them in any order and over any length of time.

Is there an app to track the NH 48?

Yes. Yak: Mountain Tracker is a free app for iPhone and Android that includes the NH 48 as a quest with all 48 peaks. Mark each peak as climbed, log the date with notes and photos, plan the peaks you have left and see how close you are to finishing the list.

What is the hardest NH 48 peak?

Owl's Head is often called the toughest, not because it is steep but because it is long: about 18 miles round trip with river crossings and a wooded summit. Mount Isolation and the Bonds are also long days.

Track your NH 48

Log each White Mountain 4,000 footer as you climb it.

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