Boott Spur, Mountain summit in White Mountains, New Hampshire, United States.
Boott Spur is a mountain summit in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, positioned on the southern shoulder of Mount Washington at around 5,492 feet (1,674 m). Above the treeline, the terrain is open and rocky, with low alpine plants covering the ground between the stones.
In the 1800s, early travelers and explorers moving toward the top of Mount Washington passed over this shoulder as a natural step along the route. The trails that developed through the area over time became some of the most used paths in the White Mountains.
Hiking groups in New Hampshire keep lists of summits worth collecting, and Boott Spur often comes up in conversations about which peaks count. The ridge is a meeting point for those heading toward Tuckerman Ravine and those looping back from the upper slopes of Mount Washington.
The most common way to reach Boott Spur is via the Tuckerman Ravine Trail starting from the Pinkham Notch area, with a branch trail leading directly to the summit. The terrain above the treeline is fully exposed, so extra layers and solid footwear are worth bringing regardless of the forecast.
Although Boott Spur stands well above 4,000 feet (1,200 m), it is not listed among the official New Hampshire 4,000-footers because it rises only about 92 feet (28 m) above the connecting ridge to Mount Washington. This small margin keeps it off the list that many hikers in the region dedicate years to completing.
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