The 52 with a view (52 WAV) mountains of New Hampshire consists of peaks between 2,500 feet and 4,000 feet with beautiful views. Created by a group known as the Over The Hill Hikers in 1978, this list was meant to attract hikers away from the NH 48 4,000 footers, and towards some of the lesser traveled, but just still quite beautiful peaks. If you are looking for a new list to complete, or you are just getting into hiking, this list of mountains is an extremely rewarding one.
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52 With a View List
Here is a Downloadable 52 WAV list
| Mountain | Height (feet) | Distance (Round Trip) |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Mountain | 3960 | 8.6 Miles |
| Mount Webster | 3910 | 5.0 Miles |
| Mount Starr King | 3907 | 7.2 Miles |
| The Horn | 3905 | 11.0 Miles |
| Shelburne Moriah Mountain | 3735 | 11.2 Miles |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | 3700 | 4.2 Miles |
| North Baldface | 3600 | 9.8 Miles |
| Mount Success | 3565 | 6.0 Miles |
| South Baldface | 3560 | 9.8 Miles |
| Mount Chocorua | 3480 | 7.6 Miles |
| Stairs Mountain | 3468 | 9.2 Miles |
| Jennings Peak | 3440 | 8.4 Miles |
| Mount Avalon | 3440 | 3.8 Miles |
| Percy Peaks, North Peak | 3420 | 4.4 Miles |
| Mount Resolution | 3415 | 8.4 Miles |
| Magalloway Mountain | 3383 | 1.8 Miles |
| Mount Tremont | 3371 | 5.6 MIles |
| Three Sisters | 3354 | 9.5 Miles |
| Kearsarge North (Chatham, NH) | 3268 | 6.2 Miles |
| Mount Martha (Cherry Mtn / Owl’s Head) | 3248 | 3.8 MIles |
| Smarts Mountain | 3238 | 7.8 Miles |
| West Royce Mountain | 3200 | 6.2 MIles |
| Mount Paugus | 3198 | 8.2 MIles |
| North Moat Mountain | 3196 | 10.2 Miles |
| Imp Face | 3165 | 4.4 Miles |
| Mount Monadnock | 3165 | 4.2 Miles |
| Mount Cardigan | 3155 | 3.0 Miles |
| Mount Crawford | 3119 | 5.0 Miles |
| North Doublehead | 3053 | 4.0 Miles |
| Mount Parker | 3004 | 7.8 Miles |
| Mount Shaw | 2990 | 7.4 Miles |
| Eastman Mountain | 2939 | 9.3 Miles |
| Kearsarge Mountain (Warner, NH) | 2937 | 2.8 Miles |
| Mount Hibbard | 2920 | 5.4 Miles |
| Mount Cube | 2909 | 6.8 Miles |
| Stinson Mountain | 2900 | 3.6 Miles |
| Mount Willard | 2865 | 3.2 Miles |
| Black Mountain, Benton, NH | 2830 | 3.6 Miles |
| Eagle Crag / Mount Meader | 2782 | 10.0 Miles |
| South Moat Mountain | 2760 | 7.8 Miles |
| Black Mountain, Middle Peak | 2757 | 3.2 Miles |
| Dickey Mountain / Welch Mountain | 2734 / 2605 | 4.4 Miles |
| Iron Mountain | 2726 | 3.2 Miles |
| Potash Mountain | 2680 | 3.8 Miles |
| Blueberry Mountain | 2662 | 3.6 Miles |
| Mount Israel | 2630 | 4.0 Miles |
| Square Ledge | 2600 | 8.5 Miles |
| Mount Roberts | 2582 | 5.0 Miles |
| Mount Pemigewasset | 2557 | 3.6 Miles |
| Mount Hayes | 2555 | 5.0 Miles |
| Middle Sugarloaf | 2539 | 3.4 Miles |
| Hedgehog Mountain | 2532 | 4.8 Miles |
Things Needed to Complete the 52 WAV
Before diving into the NH 52 With A View, we highly recommend you read some helpful resources and tips:
Tips To Make Your First Hike Successful (For Beginners)
The Ultimate Winter Hiking Guide
Should You Use Trekking / Hiking Poles
Hiking Boots Vs Shoes Vs Trail Runners
Backpack Volume And Sizing Guide
Chafing – Prevention & Treatment
Hiking In The Rain – Your Complete Guide
Understanding Hiking Foods
The Importance Of Moisture Wicking Materials
What Not To Bring Hiking
There is simply too much to cover in one article, so the above resources can help you where you feel like you have a gap in knowledge.
Navigation
- A detailed white mountains trail map
- Topographical information
- Distance information
- Compass
- Non-Reliance on smartphone
Food & Water
- Fuel your body with the best hiking food.
- PLEASE bring enough water.
- Understand that hot days you need to drink a lot. (maybe add in electrolytes)
Knowing the Difficulty
- Know the elevation gain of your hike
- Know the distance of your hike
- Know a 3 mile walk in the park is nothing compared to a grueling 1 mile climb with a rock scramble.
- Use our hiking time calculator and our hiking calorie calculator.
Equipment
- Winter may require microspikes
- Winter may require snowshoes
- Hiking boots are the most protective and waterproof, trail runners are the next best option
- Multiple layers of clothing
A Good Mindset
- Be sure to enjoy your time outside
- Help others along the way
- Be responsible to the environment (leave no trace)
- Pick up any trash you see
52 WAV Location Map
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Best Hiking Maps for New Hampshire’s 52 WAV
There are many great maps, but we find these two are the most common and include accurate and detailed information for hikers.
National Geographic’s Map Pack
AMC’s Map Pack
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