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Travel Guide to Mount Washington, NH

The White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire are mostly known for the tallest peak in the Northeast called Agiocochook by the native Abenaki Indians. This roughly translates to 'Home of the Great Spirit' or 'Place of the Storm Spirit' which is appropriate as the strongest wind gust on Earth's surface (231 mph or 372km/h) was recorded at the 6,288 foot summit. This mountain now currently known as 'Mount Washington' can reached by hiking, driving an automobile or enjoying the cog train.

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