The New Hampshire 4000 Footers are a list of 48 peaks in the White Mountains that rise to 4,000 feet or higher. Completing all 48 is a rite of passage for New England hikers.
This guide provides strategies, tips, and everything you need to become a 4000 Footer Club member.
The List
The 48 peaks range from easily accessible summits to remote bushwhacks:
- Easiest - Mount Tecumseh, Mount Pierce, Mount Jackson
- Hardest - Owl's Head, Mount Isolation, Bonds Traverse
- Most Popular - Mount Washington, Franconia Ridge peaks
- Most Scenic - Mount Lafayette, Mount Liberty, Mount Carrigain
Strategies for Completion
Tips from those who've completed the list:
- Start with the easy ones - Build fitness and experience
- Combine peaks - Many can be done together on loops
- Save special ones for last - Make #48 memorable
- Winter peaks count too - Many do a separate winter list
Multi-Peak Routes
Maximize your hiking with these classic combinations:
- Franconia Ridge - Lafayette, Lincoln, and Little Haystack
- Bonds Traverse - West Bond, Bond, and Bondcliff
- Presidentials - Multiple options from 2-8 peaks
- Twins and Galehead - North Twin, South Twin, Galehead
