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Mount Washington is the most dangerous small mountain on Earth

Mount Washington doesn't need to be tall to kill you, just confident enough to ignore its history.

Jason Weisberger
Jan 27, 2026
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At only 6,288 feet tall, you wouldn’t think Mount Washington would be such a killer. Home to many pleasant day hikes, and a charming Top o’ The Mountain observation deck, this barely a mountain tricks you into feeling safe.

Sitting at the crossroads of several disturbingly strong weather systems, Mount Washington is prone to rapidly changing weather, dea…

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