Mt Cresent hike

Approximately a 3 mile moderate hike with about a 1,500 elevation gain.

Bring lunch/snack and water. Make sure to bring microspikes/snowshoes and dress in layers.

MT CRESENT—

The north outlook on Mt Crescent has one of the best views in the White Mountains. Located in the Randolph Community Forest, Mt Crescent and Mt Randolph are two 3000 footers in the Crescent Range just north of Rt 2 and the Northern Presidentials in New Hampshire.

Crescent’s north outlook faces the Kilkenny Range which you can see in its entirety, including Mt Pliny, Starr King, Waumbek, South Weeks, Middle Weeks, North Weeks, Cabot, the Bulge and the Horn.

Crescent’s south outlook, provides a clear view of the Northern Presidentials including the depths of King Ravine. On a clear day, you can see the entire ravine including the floor.