Owl's Head, Mountain summit in White Mountains National Forest, New Hampshire, US.
Owl's Head is a mountain summit in the White Mountains National Forest that rises 2,182 feet in elevation. The peak consists of four distinct summits with two prominent horn-like formations surrounded by dense forests of white birch and hardwood trees.
The mountain was developed as a fire observation post in the early 20th century, with a tower built in 1919 to monitor wildfires. This structure served a critical role in early fire detection throughout the surrounding forests until its use diminished in the 1970s.
The name comes from how the mountain's outline resembles a great horned owl when seen from specific viewpoints around Long Lake. This visual similarity has intrigued visitors for generations exploring the area.
You can reach the summit via a 3.1-mile trail that starts at the Endion Road trailhead, roughly 1.6 miles from the parking area. The route winds through hardwood forest and is generally well-marked for hikers to follow.
The summit offers 360-degree views spanning the Central Adirondacks, a rare complete panoramic perspective from this location. This all-around vantage point is possible because of the mountain's isolated position and its four-peak arrangement.
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