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The White Mountains, often called the Whites are part of the northern Appalachian Mountains and cover about one forth New Hampshire state and extend into western Maine, both states in the United States.
The Whites are the most rugged mountains in the five New England states. Most of the area of the Whites are public land, including the White Mountain National Forest and a number of state parks.
The highest peak in New England Mount Washington, (6,288 ft or 1,917 m) In 1934, the top of the mountain received the fastest recorded wind gust in the world (231 miles per hour or 372 km/h) and has held that title ever since that date.
Mount Washington is part of a line of summits, known as the Presidential Range which have been named after U.S. presidents and prominent Americans.
The Appalachian Trail traverses the Presidential range and rises to the summit of Mount Washington past the research station and the Lake of the Clouds Hut.
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