Mount Monroe

Mount Monroe is a 5,372-foot peak in New Hampshire’s Presidential Range, southwest of Mount Washington, and the fourth highest of the state’s four-thousand-foot mountains. Named for President James Monroe, it rises above tree line into a harsh sub-arctic tundra zone with rapidly changing weather. The Appalachian Trail passes near its summit, making it the highest point on or near the trail north of Mount Rogers in Virginia. Its alpine setting offers sweeping views, while Monroe Lawn south of the summit contains fragile terrain and rare plants, including the endangered Robbins Cinquefoil. With no road access, Mount Monroe is reached only by strenuous hiking trails.

Jackson, New Hampshire · United States