New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks
Marty Basch photo
Mount Oseola, 4,340 ft.
Waterville Valley
One of the best hikes for Alpine drama, the summit ledges form a stunning southern White Mountain stage. The Mount Osceola Trail is a 6.4 mile round-trip to the top from rugged Tripoli Road. Many hikers make this an 8.4 mile trip to include another 4,000-footer, East Osceola.