The loop hike up North Moat (3,196 feet) and down Red Ridge offers a great perspective on the Mount Washington Valley, directly below. Plus a 360-degree vista of the entire region.
I did it once on a beautiful June day. The clouds were dramatic, the air was crisp and clean, and the visibility was great.
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