Mount Guyot

Mount Guyot is a mountain summit in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with two broad domes connected along a distinctive ridge. The landscape features open areas around the peak with views of surrounding mountains and valleys below.

The mountain was named after Professor Arnold H. Guyot, a Princeton scholar who conducted the first accurate survey mapping of the White Mountains in the 1800s. His surveying work established the foundation for systematic understanding of the region.

The Appalachian Trail traverses Mount Guyot's summit, connecting South Twin Mountain to Zealand Mountain through a network of maintained hiking paths.

Access is through the White Mountain National Forest where hikers should prepare by bringing reliable trail maps and weather-appropriate gear. Conditions on the peak can change quickly, especially in the higher elevations.

Although the peak rises above 4000 feet, it does not meet official four-thousand footer criteria due to insufficient prominence relative to nearby Mount Bond. This makes it an interesting technical quirk for summit collectors in the Appalachian Mountains.

Location: New Hampshire

Elevation above the sea: 1,396 m

GPS coordinates: 44.16812,-71.53397

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43