Mount Washington, Mountain summit in White Mountains, New Hampshire, United States.
Mount Washington rises 1,917 meters above sea level, forming the highest peak in northeastern United States with extensive granite formations.
The indigenous Abenaki people named the mountain Agiochook, while Darby Field completed the first recorded European ascent in 1642.
The Mount Washington Observatory, established in 1932, conducts research and educational programs about weather patterns and climate science.
Visitors can reach the summit through the Mount Washington Auto Road, the Cog Railway, or numerous hiking trails during favorable weather conditions.
The summit recorded wind speeds of 231 miles per hour in 1934, establishing a world record for surface wind measurement at that time.
Location: Coös County
Elevation above the sea: 1,917 m
GPS coordinates: 44.27049,-71.30330
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:54
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