Hiking: Iron Mountain view still worth the hike

Iron Mountain (2726 feet) in Bartlett is one of those peaks that hikers don’t repeat often. This will be especially true now as it has just been deleted from the 52 With a View hiking list, one of three peaks taken off the list to make room for other deserving peaks.

But if you have a fine day with crystal clear views, like the one I picked this week to climb it, you are in for a treat. But make sure you read the trail description in the White Mountain Guide. The actual summit has no view. Continuing down the south side you will reach the great views on the South Ledges if you take the correct turnoff, and further down is the interesting remains of a 19th century iron mine with slag heaps of magnetite, a deep pit, and a tunnel.