Home States  Colorado  Connecticut  Maine  Massachusetts  New Hampshire  New York  Rhode Island  Utah  Vermont  View All Lists  NE 4,000 Footers  NE 100 Highest  NH 4,000 Footers  NH 100 Highest  NH 52 With A View  NH Belknap Range  NH Ossipee 10 Links Trail Conditions Trip Log  Sunrises  Sunsets About Mt. Adams Thompson and Meserve's Purchase, NH Mt. Adams as seen from Mt. Jefferson Summary Mt. Adams, named after President John Adams, is the second highest mountain in New England. The rocky summit features views in all directions. Summit Elevation 5,774 feet Summit Facilities None. Trip Reports: Click on the date for photos, timestamps, and maps. Date of Hike Trail(s) Length Steepness Vertical April 18, 2021 Valley Way, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,320' March 7, 2021 Valley Way, more Difficult Very Difficult 7,952' October 4, 2020 Howker Ridge Trail, more Very Difficult Very Difficult 5,726' August 22, 2020 Air Line Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,250' July 4, 2020 Howker Ridge Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,686' January 4, 2020 Air Line Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,230' May 27, 2019 Air Line Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,250' December 20, 2018 Air Line Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,230' November 24, 2018 Air Line Trail, more Moderate Very Difficult 4,623' September 16, 2017 Chemins Des Dames, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,490' February 22, 2017 Valley Way, more Difficult Very Difficult 7,952' September 12, 2016 Chemins Des Dames, more Moderate Very Difficult 4,623' September 13, 2012 King Ravine Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,583' June 16, 2012 Great Gully Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,480' May 27, 2012 Lowes Path, more Difficult Difficult 4,684' March 2, 2012 Valley Way, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,320' October 8, 2011 Kelton Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,706' March 9, 2011 Jewell Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 4,885' June 9, 2010 Howker Ridge Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,686' May 1, 2010 Air Line Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,250' January 17, 2010 Valley Way, more Difficult Difficult 5,887' December 19, 2009 Valley Way, more Very Difficult Difficult 6,574' November 15, 2009 Chemins Des Dames, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,240' August 6, 2009 Madison Gulf Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,381' April 15, 2009 Air Line Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,315' March 15, 2009 Valley Way, more Difficult Difficult 5,475' February 16, 2009 Valley Way, more Very Difficult Very Difficult 7,562' October 24, 2008 Air Line Trail, more Moderate Very Difficult 4,623' July 16, 2008 Caps Ridge Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 4,675' September 1, 2007 Air Line Trail, more Difficult Very Difficult 5,255' More Information New Hampshire 4,000 Foot Peaks New England 4,000 Foot Peaks New England 100 Highest Peaks Mt. Adams - NewEnglandTrailConditions.com - recent trail conditions reports John Adams - The White House - The mountain's namesake Copyright 2002-2021, All Rights Reserved. www.FranklinSites.com