Hike the Presidentials - Mt. Monroe
Mount Monroe is the highest peak south of Mount Washington in the Presidential Range of
New Hampshire. It is the fourth highest mountain on the 4000 footers list for New Hampshire. The Lakes of the Clouds, and its AMC hut, lie nestled at the col between Mount Monroe and neighboring Mount Washington.
Mt. Monroe (5,372 feet) is the highest of the Southern Presidentials, and is a sharply pointed peak rising abruptly from the area around the Lakes of the Clouds. The summit is completely above treeline and affords fine views of the deep chasm of Oakes Gulf.
Suggested Routes
Strenuous: This craggy peak is an excellent alternative to its more notorious neighbor, Mt. Washington, offering superb views. Ascend via the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, and Mount Monroe Loop. With a car spot, a magnificent open ridge walk can be enjoyed along the Crawford Path, with descent via the Edmands Path.
Trip Planning
The AMC’s Highland Center is a short drive from the trailheads of the Ammonousuc Ravine or Edmands Path trailheads. The Highland Center offers lodging, meals and programs year round.
The AMC’s Hiker Shuttle leaves from the Highland Center and stops at the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead.
AMC’s Lakes of the Clouds Hut is 0.1 miles north of the Mt. Monroe Loop Trail. The hut is open from mid-June to early September, offering meals and overnight accommodations.
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Hiking the White Mountains | whitemtnguy December 15, 2009
