52 With A View Challenge, NH

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Welch Mountain, New Hampshire White Mountains
Established by the Over The Hill Hikers, the New Hampshire 52 With A View list showcases some of the best scenic views in the state. Why 52? When combined with the 48 peaks of the NH 4,000 footer list, you now have 100 of the best mountain hikes in the New Hampshire! Record your summits with the checklist linked at the foot of the page, then send it in to register your completion and obtain a patch.

Our Trailspotting Map Pack provides a single smartphone download for all 52 peaks, including trail navigation and full trail reviews of all the peaks that we've visited so far. The Map Pack is free for personal use and even works when you're offline.

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a beautiful mountainous landscape with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds. In the foreground, there are rocky terrains with coniferous trees, and a prominent rounded mountain peak is visible in the middle ground. The background reveals rolling hills and dense forests stretching into the distance.

The image shows a person standing on a rocky outcrop, looking out over a large forested area with hills and mountains in the distance. The sky is mostly clear with a few clouds. The person is wearing hiking gear, including a cap, long-sleeve shirt, pants, and a backpack.

A fire lookout tower stands atop a rocky hill, supported by wooden stilts. The structure features a white picket fence encircling its observation deck, offering a vantage point above the surrounding evergreen trees. The sky overhead is partly cloudy, casting soft light on the rugged terrain below. Rolling hills stretch into the distance, enhancing the sense of elevation.

A sweeping view from a high mountain vantage point reveals a vast wilderness of densely forested hills and distant ridges. The foreground features a steep, rocky slope dotted with coniferous trees, their dark green needles contrasting against the lighter tones of exposed stone. Beyond, layers of rolling terrain stretch into the horizon, each ridge fading into bluish haze. Sunlight filters through a partly cloudy sky, casting shifting patches of light and shadow across the landscape, emphasizing the elevation changes and natural contours. The scene evokes a sense of scale, solitude, and the quiet grandeur of untouched nature.

“A rugged mountain landscape featuring a prominent rocky peak in the background, framed by large granite boulders and evergreen trees in the foreground. The terrain is uneven and forested, with a clear blue sky overhead suggesting fair weather. The scene evokes a high-elevation wilderness, ideal for hiking and nature exploration.

A high vantage point view of a dense forest with varying shades of green, extending towards rolling hills and distant mountains under a clear blue sky. Part of the weathered fire tower cabin from where the photo is taken is visible on the left, featuring old window frames with some broken panes.

The image shows a scenic view from the top of a mountain. There are two people standing on the rocky terrain, surrounded by evergreen trees. To the right, there is a tall communication tower with various antennas and dishes, as well as a small observation structure. The background features a vast expanse of mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

The image shows a scenic view from a mountaintop, looking out over a forested landscape with rolling hills and mountains in the distance. The foreground features a rocky outcrop with evergreen trees, while the background includes a mix of green hills and blue mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Panoramic view from a rocky mountain outcrop overlooking forested hills and valleys under a bright sky with scattered cumulus clouds. In the foreground, a rusted cast-iron stove sits atop the rock surface, partially surrounded by low vegetation and evergreen trees such as spruce or fir. The distant landscape stretches across layered ridges, suggesting high elevation and remote wilderness.

The image shows a person standing on a rocky outcrop, gazing at a mountain covered with dense trees displaying early autumn colors. The sky is clear with a single small cloud.


Tangents:
• Trailspotting: Trail Reviews from the 52WAV List
• Over The Hill Hikers: Full List, Checklist (PDF)
• KenMacGray: 52WAV A Hiker's Guide (Book)
• Peakbagger: List & progress tracker
• Peakery: List & progress tracker


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