As a gimpy climber with a fused ankle, I am patting myself on the back for this 4k effort. I typically average 1k ft / hr in the PNW. After staying in Gorham, NH just up the road the night before close to the trailhead, I arrived at the trailhead for a clear fall day at 7:00 a.m. with the parking lot almost already full. I took off like a shot from pinkham and bypassed several smaller two and three person groups within the first mile and a half, overtaking a few others on the way up. First bridge in about 30 minutes, shelters near the base around 50 minutes or so. I was very slow for the last .8 and particularly for the top .5mi as I blew my wad early in the hike, but wrapped up tuckerman's ravine to the summit in just over 3 hours. Eyeballed going down the lion's head, but ultimately hitchhiked down because who wouldn't do that with the option available from the summit?? Overall, a grueling granite staircase and definitely lived up to its rep
kteichert - Aug 21, 2021 12:22 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2021
HP #46
After doing Mount Marcy and Mount Mansfield in one day, my dog was a little limpy, and so I decided to take the easy way to the top of Mount Washington, and drove the road to the top. That doesn’t mean I didn’t take some time and go explore the ridges. We went over towards Mount Adams so we could enjoy the climate, the rising clouds, and the Alpine tundra on top of this peak. What a cool peak! Way too many people crawling all over it, but I definitely wanna come back and do this one from the bottom.
MW - Jul 6, 2021 11:35 am Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2018
Highpoint #4
Drove up the day before and got an early start on the Daniel Webster trail to do the full Presidential Traverse. Epic hike with outstanding views, love the alpine tundra above treeline. Definitely recommend this approach as Mount Washington is not one of the better Presidential peaks due to how touristy the summit is.
Hike started out in the low 90's, but cooled down to mid 40's by the time I reached the top. It was nice and clear when I reached the top so I got some good pictures, soon as I finished clouds moved in enough to block everything. Glad there was a bus to go down.
Trinity50 - Sep 11, 2020 12:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2020
Mt. Washington via Lion Head
Mt. Washington via Lion's Head. Celebratory birthday hike with friends and family, ages 13-50. Warm, clear day at the beginning of the hike, then encountered some rain about half way up, and blustery, cool, overcast conditions at the top. It's a steep, challenging stair stepper of a hike at times. Mostly rocky. Crowded in some sections, particularly at the top.
jabfoster - Sep 7, 2020 8:02 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2019
Mt. Washington
Completed Washington as part of the Presidential Traverse. Enjoyed this traverse very much, great challenge and beautiful views.
laman711 - Oct 15, 2019 8:18 pm Date Climbed: Feb 17, 2019
First Winter Accent
Second attempt during the winter. First successful winter summit.
jake_the_snake - Oct 1, 2019 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2019
Summitted in all four seasons!
Love this peak
vanman798 - Sep 2, 2019 11:57 am Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2019
Via Tuckermans
Tuckermans Ravine. 1:40 pm to 4:10 pm is 2.5 hours of hiking.
cascadescrambler - Aug 26, 2019 11:12 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 1969
Lived up to its rep
We started up the Lion Head trail on a sunny summer day. By the time we reached the rock pile we were in the clouds with a cold drizzle. We could hardly see the cairns but knew if we kept going up we should get there. A bowl of hot corn chowder on top was just what we needed. Seems like only 50 years have passed since then.
Darrell Harding - Jan 24, 2019 2:33 pm Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2019
-Darrell Harding-
Climbed the Lion head trail with my daughter Sarah to celebrate my 60th birthday.
mzelasko - Jan 13, 2019 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Jan 15, 2013
Washington in January
Guided climb with Eastern Mountain Sports, first experience of white-out on a mountain.
billydheyhey - Nov 19, 2018 9:39 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2013
HP #3!
Moderately challenging for a day hike, but a good workout. One of my favorite day hikes, actually. First half is forested, but then the second half out of treelike is all scrambling.
Very very windy at the top!
Wallylongridge - Nov 15, 2018 9:23 am Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2018
HP #14
Lots of people on top!
McCannster - Oct 8, 2018 7:32 am Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2018
#42
Very fun solo hike up the famous Mt Washington. The weather was unreal...warm, bluebird, no wind. Up Tuckermans Ravine in "record time" (could have gone faster if I didn't run into a couple slow people along the ledges), chilled on top and observed the tourist zoo, then down Crawford, tagged Monroe, and down Boott Spur. 5 hours 15 mins car to car from Pinkham Notch.
Sjboatwright - Jan 13, 2022 10:40 am
Speed ClimbIt took me about 4.5 hours round trip, with about 30 mins of photos and videos.
Unlike most of any climb I have done in Northeast; the amount of time above tree line was spectacular!
WalterMitty - Jan 7, 2022 7:30 am Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2021
Jack, Ben, Jeff Summit Mt WashingtonSummited on a great summer day, near the end of Ben and I's Cohos thru hike. Ben's dad joined until the saddle near Mt Roosevelt I believe.
hvigner - Dec 26, 2021 9:50 am Date Climbed: Dec 19, 2021
Lion's Head route december ascentGreat conditions and heavy snow
JLuthanen - Sep 30, 2021 8:21 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2021
Post heavy rainfall success via Tuck'sAs a gimpy climber with a fused ankle, I am patting myself on the back for this 4k effort. I typically average 1k ft / hr in the PNW. After staying in Gorham, NH just up the road the night before close to the trailhead, I arrived at the trailhead for a clear fall day at 7:00 a.m. with the parking lot almost already full. I took off like a shot from pinkham and bypassed several smaller two and three person groups within the first mile and a half, overtaking a few others on the way up. First bridge in about 30 minutes, shelters near the base around 50 minutes or so. I was very slow for the last .8 and particularly for the top .5mi as I blew my wad early in the hike, but wrapped up tuckerman's ravine to the summit in just over 3 hours. Eyeballed going down the lion's head, but ultimately hitchhiked down because who wouldn't do that with the option available from the summit?? Overall, a grueling granite staircase and definitely lived up to its rep
kteichert - Aug 21, 2021 12:22 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2021
HP #46After doing Mount Marcy and Mount Mansfield in one day, my dog was a little limpy, and so I decided to take the easy way to the top of Mount Washington, and drove the road to the top. That doesn’t mean I didn’t take some time and go explore the ridges. We went over towards Mount Adams so we could enjoy the climate, the rising clouds, and the Alpine tundra on top of this peak. What a cool peak! Way too many people crawling all over it, but I definitely wanna come back and do this one from the bottom.
MW - Jul 6, 2021 11:35 am Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2018
Highpoint #4Drove up the day before and got an early start on the Daniel Webster trail to do the full Presidential Traverse. Epic hike with outstanding views, love the alpine tundra above treeline. Definitely recommend this approach as Mount Washington is not one of the better Presidential peaks due to how touristy the summit is.
PaHiker - Apr 11, 2021 2:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2019
Great hike, really busy on the topHike started out in the low 90's, but cooled down to mid 40's by the time I reached the top. It was nice and clear when I reached the top so I got some good pictures, soon as I finished clouds moved in enough to block everything. Glad there was a bus to go down.
Trinity50 - Sep 11, 2020 12:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2020
Mt. Washington via Lion HeadMt. Washington via Lion's Head. Celebratory birthday hike with friends and family, ages 13-50. Warm, clear day at the beginning of the hike, then encountered some rain about half way up, and blustery, cool, overcast conditions at the top. It's a steep, challenging stair stepper of a hike at times. Mostly rocky. Crowded in some sections, particularly at the top.
jabfoster - Sep 7, 2020 8:02 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2019
Mt. WashingtonCompleted Washington as part of the Presidential Traverse. Enjoyed this traverse very much, great challenge and beautiful views.
laman711 - Oct 15, 2019 8:18 pm Date Climbed: Feb 17, 2019
First Winter AccentSecond attempt during the winter. First successful winter summit.
jake_the_snake - Oct 1, 2019 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2019
Summitted in all four seasons!Love this peak
vanman798 - Sep 2, 2019 11:57 am Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2019
Via TuckermansTuckermans Ravine. 1:40 pm to 4:10 pm is 2.5 hours of hiking.
cascadescrambler - Aug 26, 2019 11:12 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 1969
Lived up to its repWe started up the Lion Head trail on a sunny summer day. By the time we reached the rock pile we were in the clouds with a cold drizzle. We could hardly see the cairns but knew if we kept going up we should get there. A bowl of hot corn chowder on top was just what we needed. Seems like only 50 years have passed since then.
Darrell Harding - Jan 24, 2019 2:33 pm Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2019
-Darrell Harding-Climbed the Lion head trail with my daughter Sarah to celebrate my 60th birthday.
mzelasko - Jan 13, 2019 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Jan 15, 2013
Washington in JanuaryGuided climb with Eastern Mountain Sports, first experience of white-out on a mountain.
billydheyhey - Nov 19, 2018 9:39 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2013
HP #3!Moderately challenging for a day hike, but a good workout. One of my favorite day hikes, actually. First half is forested, but then the second half out of treelike is all scrambling.
Very very windy at the top!
Wallylongridge - Nov 15, 2018 9:23 am Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2018
HP #14Lots of people on top!
McCannster - Oct 8, 2018 7:32 am Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2018
#42Very fun solo hike up the famous Mt Washington. The weather was unreal...warm, bluebird, no wind. Up Tuckermans Ravine in "record time" (could have gone faster if I didn't run into a couple slow people along the ledges), chilled on top and observed the tourist zoo, then down Crawford, tagged Monroe, and down Boott Spur. 5 hours 15 mins car to car from Pinkham Notch.
Culebra - Sep 13, 2018 3:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2018
Mt WashingtonThird time up Mt Washington, great training spot.
danbknox - Sep 8, 2018 7:01 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2018
anniversary tripawesome trip