Mount Washington Via Boott Spurr

Up Boott Spur, down Lions head

Hiking Severe

Distance: 13 km
Ascent: 1.4 km
Descent: 1.4 km
Duration: 4-5 hrs

Low Point: 619 m
High Point: 1.9 km
Gradient: 26˚

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 619 m to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 13 km, 1360 vertical metres of ascent and 1359 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Hike up Mount Washington Via the Boott Spur Trail and down Lions head.

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.