Mount Willard

A favorite morning jaunt.

Today broke clear and cool. I wanted to get out for one more hike, before we had to head home. From the Mount Washington Hotel I have found many lovely, short hikes, doable before breakfast. I selected the most convenient, the short jaunt up Mount Willard. It’s one I’ve visited many times. It includes a nice waterfall and a grand view south along Crawford Notch.

Early morning view from Mount Willard, looking south through Crawford Notch.

I reached the parking lot at 6:15am and the summit at 7am, after spending some time photographing the cascade at Centennial Pool.

Centennial Pool, along the Mount Willard trail, White Mountains.

Hike stats:
Distance: 5.1km
Time: 1h32
Gain: 279m

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Author: dfkotz

David Kotz is an outdoor enthusiast, traveller, husband, and father of three. He is also a Professor of Computer Science at Dartmouth College.

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