North Carter Mountain

North Carter Mountain is a summit in the Carter-Moriah Range standing at approximately 4,530 feet (1,380 meters). It sits nestled between Imp Mountain and Middle Carter Mountain, with views extending across the White Mountains when weather permits.

This mountain took shape alongside the broader White Mountains region during the last glacial period millions of years ago. Glacial erosion carved out the valleys and ridges that define the landscape today.

The mountain forms part of the Appalachian Trail system, contributing to New Hampshire's outdoor recreation heritage within the White Mountain National Forest.

The Carter-Moriah Trail provides direct access to the summit, and most hikers visit during the warmer months from June through August. Conditions can be more challenging outside this timeframe, so plan accordingly.

Although this mountain exceeds 4,000 feet in elevation, it does not qualify as an official four-thousand footer because its prominence relative to neighboring Middle Carter is insufficient. This distinction reveals how peaks are classified by more than just their absolute height.

Location: New Hampshire

GPS coordinates: 44.31342,-71.16496

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06