Mt. Washington questions

I'd like to hike up mt Washington tomorrow. I'm not familiar with the mountain. Are there multiple trails? If so, what are their difficulty levels? Also, do the trails on mt Washington have constant rocks like those on Katahdin?

If you're not even willing to google hiking mt Washington.. you're not capable of doing the hike safely..

FYI in NH they charge you for the rescue so bring your checkbook

But Here is all the Info you need.

lmgtfy.com/?q=mount+washing…

I thought it would be easier and faster to ask on here because I'm traveling.

I would recommend taking the Duquesne Incline to get the top of mt washington. you get some great views of downtown pittsburgh and there are some nice bars/restaurants at the top!

Follow the search above be sure to read the little piece in Backpacker and the comments.

Mitchelle Kelly wrote:I would recommend taking the Duquesne Incline to get the top of mt washington. you get some great views of downtown pittsburgh and there are some nice bars/restaurants at the top!

The mountain in NH.. OP's not looking to go hiking in Pittsburgh :)

Bill Kirby wrote: The mountain in NH.. OP's not looking to go hiking in Pittsburgh :)

Can't you just drive up that one??

hoosierclimber wrote:I'd like to hike up mt Washington tomorrow. I'm not familiar with the mountain. Are there multiple trails? If so, what are their difficulty levels? Also, do the trails on mt Washington have constant rocks like those on Katahdin?

There are indeed multiple trails, most people will go up Tuckerman's Ravine or Lion's Head. If you're a climber or looking for more of a challenge, look into Huntington Ravine trail which involves scrambling and has nice views of the technical routes in the ravine.

Mt. Washington doesn't have constant rocks but it has consistently rough terrain. The final push to the summit is all rock. The terrain is not particularly difficult if you're accustomed to hiking on the East Coast, but the weather can be an extreme challenge. Looks like you're in the clear for tomorrow, but any time you hike Mt. Washington, you should check the Higher Summits Forecast published by the Mt. Washington observatory: mountwashington.org/experie…. Note that the high will be in the 50's tomorrow so you'll want back-up layers or a change of dry clothes.

Bill Kirby wrote: The mountain in NH.. OP's not looking to go hiking in Pittsburgh :)

trolled

hoosierclimber wrote:I'd like to hike up mt Washington tomorrow. I'm not familiar with the mountain. Are there multiple trails? If so, what are their difficulty levels? Also, do the trails on mt Washington have constant rocks like those on Katahdin?

Trolled!

Morgan Patterson wrote: trolled

Oh shit my bad. I didn't realize we had so many strong mountaineers up in herr.. That's the second time :) didn't mean nothing. I should rock BB's ;). That would get the point across.

See this post where you asked the same question...

mountainproject.com/v/mt-wa…

Ron Birk wrote:See this post where you asked the same question... mountainproject.com/v/mt-wa…

That's awesome, months to prepare and they're still back here asking for guidance. Sounds like pure laziness.

What can expect.. Midwesterners :)

sara pax wrote:I think there was a study ... that said people will ask things on forums not because they don't know how to find the information themselves, but because they are looking for human connection. Two birds one stone, eh?

Is that sad or pathetic? :p

Kevin Heckeler wrote: Is that sad or pathetic? :p

ur mean

Morgan Patterson wrote: ur mean

:-D

Hey, how did the hike go? Post a summit pic if you have one.

sara pax wrote: Probably go with human.

Boring. :-/

The answer we were looking for was sad.

when did this become kevinhecklerproject.com?

sara pax wrote: It's been awhile. I guess we're all sad (or pathetic) in a way for engaging on these forums then.

winner winner chicken dinner!