New Hampshire is know for its mountains and its lakes, but we think of them as separate, with the Lakes Region being south of the mountains. However, there is one place in New Hampshire where the lakes and the mountains come together in a dramatic fashion, forming a perfect piece of paradise. This little slice of paradise in New Hampshire is demanding your attention.
Sean Munson/flickr Lakes of the Clouds in Sargent’s Purchase are a series of lakes and ponds nestled between Mount Washington and Mount Monroe, 5,032 feet above sea level.
ashokboghani/flickr The result is absolutely stunning beauty.
Allison Richards/flickr Water, sky, and mountains all come together for a truly unique view.
Sean Munson/flickr And offer much-needed relief for sore and tired hikers.
WobbyTwoxx/flickr The lakes are beautiful, but the larger view is just as breathtaking.
Charles Whorlers/flickr The lakes are home to the Lakes of the Clouds Hut, the largest and most popular lodge operated by The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC).
Sean Connors/flickr Here, hikers can enjoy a night’s sleep and a solid meal before summiting Mount Washington or continuing their journey on the Appalachian Trail.
Mark Goelbel/flickr For day hikers, the most direct route to the lakes is via the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, which leaves from Base Station Road in Jefferson. From there it is a 3.1 mile, 3-hour hike, which is steep. The faint of heart may enjoy overlooking the lakes from the peak of Mount Washington, which can be reached by car, train, or foot.
Mount Washington Auto Road/flickr No matter how you get there, be sure to visit this little slice of paradise, right here in New Hampshire.
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Sean Munson/flickr
Lakes of the Clouds in Sargent’s Purchase are a series of lakes and ponds nestled between Mount Washington and Mount Monroe, 5,032 feet above sea level.
ashokboghani/flickr
The result is absolutely stunning beauty.
Allison Richards/flickr
Water, sky, and mountains all come together for a truly unique view.
And offer much-needed relief for sore and tired hikers.
WobbyTwoxx/flickr
The lakes are beautiful, but the larger view is just as breathtaking.
Charles Whorlers/flickr
The lakes are home to the Lakes of the Clouds Hut, the largest and most popular lodge operated by The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC).
Sean Connors/flickr
Here, hikers can enjoy a night’s sleep and a solid meal before summiting Mount Washington or continuing their journey on the Appalachian Trail.
Mark Goelbel/flickr
For day hikers, the most direct route to the lakes is via the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, which leaves from Base Station Road in Jefferson. From there it is a 3.1 mile, 3-hour hike, which is steep. The faint of heart may enjoy overlooking the lakes from the peak of Mount Washington, which can be reached by car, train, or foot.
Mount Washington Auto Road/flickr
No matter how you get there, be sure to visit this little slice of paradise, right here in New Hampshire.
Like Marois/flickr
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