White Mountain National Forest
CountryUSA
Area3,030 km2
TypeMixed temperate
Key SpeciesBalsam fir, moose, peregrine falcon
About White Mountain National Forest
The most visited national forest in the northeast. Mount Washington has the worst weather on Earth with 372 km/h winds recorded. The Appalachian Trail crosses it. Autumn foliage draws millions.
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