Mount Washington is the highest point in New England and the second highest peak on the Eastern half of the United States. Nestled in the majestic Presidential Range of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the peak rises to an elevation of 6,288 feet above sea level.
The highest winds ever recorded on Earth were measured at the summit at 231 mph. Since it was first climbed in 1646 131 people have died hiking and climbing in the Presidential range of New Hampshire of which Mt Washington is highest peak. If the weather is nice you can drive to the summit in 20 minutes!
In October 2005, I was there and enjoyed a very cold but clear cloudless day. Unlimited visibility in every direction . . . . 10 days later there was 72" of snow there!
Take a little time to check out this amazing mountain at :
http://www.mountwashington.org/
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