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Middle Carter Mountain

Typical White Mountain ridge: lots of roots and rocks, short steep pitches between cols

Prominence: 720 ft Range: Carter-Moriah Range
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Elevation: 4,610 ft
Middle Carter Mountain - This landscape photograph captures Middle Carter Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire during a calm fall afternoon. The sun dips low, illuminating the mountain's granite ledges and dense coniferous forest while casting deep shadows that emphasize the rugged terrain. The clear blue sky and distant rolling peaks enhance the expansive summit view, inviting hikers to explore the alpine zone within the White Mountain National Forest. - NH48
This landscape photograph captures Middle Carter Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire during a calm fall afternoon. The sun dips low, illuminating the mountain's granite ledges and dense coniferous forest while casting deep shadows that emphasize the rugged terrain. The clear blue sky and distant rolling peaks enhance the expansive summit view, inviting hikers to explore the alpine zone within the White Mountain National Forest.

Middle Carter Mountain

Overview

Typical White Mountain ridge: lots of roots and rocks, short steep pitches between cols

Standard Routes

  • 19 Mile Brook Trail > Carter Dome Trail > Carter-Moriah Trail - via South Carter. — 12.7 mi • 3,750 ft gain • Loop - over South Carter. • Very difficult
  • Imp Trail > North Carter Trail > Carter-Moriah - loop over Middle & South. — 10.0 mi • 3,500 ft gain • Loop • Difficult

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Middle Carter Mountain: moderate exposure today. Estimated wind 40 mph. Check summit forecast before departure.

Expires: 2026-02-14T23:59:59-05:00

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