Mount Washington via Huntington Ravine and Lion Head in White Mountain National Forest, NH

Hike Mount Washington via Huntington Ravine and Lion Head White Mountain National Forest, NH

Class 4 8.2 miles 4200 gain 4-6 hrs Loop Sep 17, 2014
Effort
Beauty
Personality
Solitude

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I heard the Huntington Ravine Trail was the most difficult hike in the White Mountains due to its section of Class 3+ (maybe Class 4?) scramble toward the top. Along the trail there's a waterfall, boulder hopping, lush forest trails, scrambling, and of course the views: overall an outstanding trip. Mt. Washington's summit is gorgeous, despite the ugly observation deck and tourist train blowhorn that you can hear from miles away. I decided to descend on the more scenic Lion's Head Trail, with open ridiculous views of the surrounding mountains, and join up with the Tuckerman Ravine Trail, rather than just take the Tuckerman Ravine Trail all the way down.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
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Mount Washington
6288 ft
6148 rise

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Some random cascade on the Huntington Ravine trail.
Some random cascade on the Huntington Ravine trail.
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Looking up at the boulder field before scrambling on the Huntington Ravine Trail
Looking up at the boulder field before scrambling on the Huntington Ravine Trail
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The sides of Mt Washington after the treeline.
The sides of Mt Washington after the treeline.
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Before starting the hard parts of the scramble, overlooking the Whites
Before starting the hard parts of the scramble, overlooking the Whites
Hard part of the Huntington Ravine Trail - 3rd class scrambling isn't a joke, but definitely lots of fun.
Hard part of the Huntington Ravine Trail - 3rd class scrambling isn't a joke, but definitely lots of fun.
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Huntington Ravine Trail after scrambling, looking at the view of the White Mountains
Huntington Ravine Trail after scrambling, looking at the view of the White Mountains
Overlooking the Whites on the Huntington Ravine Trail
Overlooking the Whites on the Huntington Ravine Trail
Part of the scramble on the Huntington Ravine Trail
Part of the scramble on the Huntington Ravine Trail
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After exiting the Huntington Ravine before the slog up to Mt. Washington.
After exiting the Huntington Ravine before the slog up to Mt. Washington.
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Descending on the Lions Head Trail.
Descending on the Lions Head Trail.
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