Mount Osceola

Mount Osceola is a peak in the White Mountain National Forest reaching about 4,315 feet high and features exposed granite ledges along its forested slopes. The route to the summit passes through different forest types and opens to views of the surrounding landscape.

The mountain was named after Osceola, a 19th-century Seminole leader, reflecting how European settlers acknowledged Native American heritage in the region. This naming choice appears among many similar tributes across the mountains of New England.

This peak is part of the New England Four Thousand Footer Club, a hiking challenge that draws people who want to summit all mountains above 4,000 feet in the region. The challenge creates a sense of community among hikers who share this ambitious goal.

The trail starts from Tripoli Road and runs about 3.2 miles one way to the summit, so plan for several hours to complete the hike. The path can be muddy, especially after rain, so sturdy hiking boots are important for safe footing.

A fire observation tower once stood at the peak and was used by forest rangers until the 1970s to monitor the surrounding woods for signs of fire. Today only traces of this tower remain, but they serve as a reminder of how people once watched the forest from this high vantage point.

Location: New Hampshire

GPS coordinates: 44.00159,-71.53559

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49