52 With a View
The 52 With a View list (commonly known as 52 WAV) contains 52 mountains with elevations under 4,000 feet that have incredible views. There is a patch you can receive after hiking all the mountains on the list.
Below we’ve listed each of the 52 peaks (in order by elevation) for you to check out! By clicking on the button below each mountain, you’ll find our complete report for that specific mountain, including hike stats, what trails we used, and what we thought of the overall hike. We also talk about alternative routes to the summit and what it’s like to hike that mountain in the winter. Enjoy!
Note that in May 2020, the creators of the 52 WAV list removed five peaks and replaced them with new ones. The new changes have been reflected on this webpage in order to keep it current. If you still want to hike the peaks that have been delisted, we have information on each of those at the very bottom of the page!
52 WAV Progress: Adam and Emily are both at 13/52
1. Sandwich Dome - 3,993'
Sandwich Dome is the tallest 52 WAV peak. The summit has views to the north towards the White Mountains, where over 30 of the 4,000 footers are visible!
2. Mount Webster - 3,910'
Mount Webster has an open summit with excellent views. To the northeast, you can see the Presidential Range and to the west you can see the Willey Range on the other side of Crawford Notch.
3. Mount Starr King - 3,907'
Mount Starr King is located in the Pliny Range. The actual summit is wooded, but there is a nearby clearing that offers nice views of the Presidential Range and has a cool fireplace.
4. The Horn - 3,905'
The Horn offers views towards Mount Cabot and deep into Vermont. There is a quick steep climb to the rocky summit where you’ll find views of the surrounding mountains.
5. shelburne moriah mountain - 3,735'
Shelburne Moriah Mountain has views in almost all directions from the ledges of its summit. You’ll be able to see peaks in the Carter-Moriah Range, the northern Presidentials, and into the Mahoosuc Range.
6. Sugarloaf Mountain (stratford) - 3,710'
Sugarloaf Mountain (in Stratford)
7. North Baldface - 3,610'
North Baldface
8. Mount martha (cherRy mountain) - 3,573'
Mount Martha (Cherry Mountain)
9. South baldface - 3,570'
South Baldface
10. Mount Success - 3,565'
Mount Success
11. Mount Chocorua - 3,480'
Mount Chocorua
12. Stairs mountain - 3,463'
Stairs Mountain
13. Jennings peak - 3,460'
Jennings Peak
14. Mount Avalon - 3,442'
Mount Avalon
15. North percy peak - 3,430'
North Percy Peak
16. Mount resolution - 3,415'
Mount Resolution
17. magalloway Mountain - 3,383'
Magalloway Mountain
18. Mount Tremont - 3,371'
Mount Tremont
19. Middle sister - 3,340'
Middle Sister
20. Mount Kearsarge North - 3,268'
Mount Kearsarge North
21. Smarts mountain - 3,238'
Smarts Mountain
22. north moat mountain - 3,196'
North Moat Mountain
23. imp face - 3,165'
Imp Face
24. Mount Monadnock - 3,165'
Mount Monadnock
25. mount Cardigan - 3,155'
Mount Cardigan has a bare summit that offers panoramic 360 degree views. There is also a fire tower at the summit! You’ll have views of the Cardigan subpeaks, the White Mountains to the north, Vermont and its peaks to the west, and a seemingly endless amount of smaller peaks.
26. Mount Crawford - 3,119'
Mount Crawford
27. Mount Paugus (south peak) - 3,100'
Mount Paugus (South Peak)
28. North & South Doublehead - 3,053' / 2,939'
From North Doublehead, you can see east towards Mountain Pond and deep into Maine, as well as glimpses of the Presidential Range to the west. From South Doublehead, some of the most prominent views include the distant Lakes Region, Mount Carrigain, Mount Resolution, Mount Stairs, Black Mountain, the Presidential Range, the Wildcats and Carters (and Carter Notch), and the village of Jackson!
29. Eagle crag - 3,030'
Eagle Crag
30. Mount Parker - 3,004'
Mount Parker
31. Mount shaw - 2,990'
Mount Shaw
32. RoGer’s ledge - 2,965'
Roger’s Ledge
33. eastman mountain - 2,939'
Eastman Mountain
34. Mount kearsarge - 2,937'
Mount Kearsarge
35. Mount Cube (South peak) - 2,909'
Mount Cube (South Peak)
36. Stinson Mountain - 2,900'
Stinson Mountain
37. Mount Willard - 2,865'
Mount Willard
38. black mountain (Benton) - 2,830'
Black Mountain (in Benton)
39. South Moat Mountain - 2,770'
South Moat Mountain
40. Welch & Dickey Mountains - 2,734' / 2,605'
Welch and Dickey make for an excellent short hike with high rewards in terms of panoramic views. From the summit of Welch, you can see Mount Tecumseh, the Tripyramids, Sandwich Dome, and countless other peaks. From the summit of Dickey, you get similar views, but the Kinsman and Franconia Ridges are also visible in the distance.
41. potash mountain - 2,680'
Potash Mountain
42. Blueberry Mountain - 2,662'
Blueberry Mountain
43. Table mountain - 2,654'
Table Mountain
44. Mount Israel - 2,630'
Mount Israel
45. Mount Roberts - 2,582'
Mount Roberts
46. Mount Pemigewasset - 2,557'
From the main ledges of Mount Pemigewasset, you’ll be able to see parts of the Kinsman Range, Mount Moosilauke looming in the distance, Mount Wolf (a former 52 WAV peak), and many smaller peaks. Mount Tecumseh and Mount Osceola are also visible from another vantage point. A restricted view towards Franconia Ridge can be seen through the trees at the true summit.
47. Mount Hayes - 2,555'
Mount Hayes
48. middle sugarloaf - 2,539'
Middle Sugarloaf
49. Hedgehog Mountain - 2,532'
Hedgehog Mountain has many spots for great views. You’ll be able to spot the Sleepers, the Tripyramids, the Osceolas, Mount Chocorua, Mount Paugus, Square Ledge, and Mount Passaconaway.
50. Pine Mountain (gOrham) - 2,404'
Pine Mountain (in Gorham)
51. Mount Morgan - 2,220'
Mount Morgan offers excellent views to the south of Squam Lake as well as the rest of the Lakes Region. Red Hill is visible and the Belknap Range can be seen in the distance.
52. Mount Percival - 2,212'
Mount Percival offers excellent views to the south of Squam Lake as well as the rest of the Lakes Region. The Rattlesnakes and Red Hill are visible and the Belknap Range can be seen in the distance.
Delisted peaks
1. Mount wolf - 3,500'
Mount Wolf
2. Carr mountAin - 3,453'
Carr Mountain
3. West royce Mountain - 3,210'
West Royce Mountain
4. HIbbard Mountain - 2,940'
Hibbard Mountain
5. Black Mountain, middle peak (Jackson) - 2,757'
Black Mountain, Middle Peak (in Jackson)
6. Iron Mountain - 2,726'
Iron Mountain
7. Square ledge - 2,620'
Square Ledge
As experienced hikers, we always make sure that we are hiking with The Ten Essentials which include navigation, a headlamp, sun protection, first aid, a knife, shelter, extra food, water and clothes. Overtime, we have discovered some items that we always bring on our hikes and consider them to be our personal, expanded ten essentials.