Record SL-665100 · Wikidata Q6919231
Mount Abraham
No list classifications
Elevation
1,223
m
4,012 ft
Prominence
87 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
44.1204° N,
72.9362° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Abraham (known as Mount Abe to locals) is a mountain in the Green Mountains in the U.S. state of Vermont. Located in the Green Mountain National Forest, its summit is in the town of Lincoln in Addison County, but its eastern slopes extend into the town of Warren in Washington County. The mountain is named after Abraham Lincoln, former president of the United States. It is one of five peaks in Vermont's Presidential Range. At 4,006 feet (1,221.0 m), Mount Abraham is the highest point in Addison County, the fifth highest peak in Vermont, and one of the hundred highest peaks in New England. Its summit supports a small amount of alpine tundra vegetation.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Abe | 1,189 m | NE 46° | 0.8 km |
| Lincoln Peak | 1,212 m | NE 42° | 1.0 km |
| Nancy Hanks Peak | 1,158 m | NE 23° | 1.5 km |
| Alder Hill | 460 m | W 262° | 3.6 km |
| Cutts Peak | 1,198 m | N 10° | 3.8 km |
| Mount Ellen | 1,234 m | N 8° | 4.5 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming With Kiwis | Riverside Overhang | V3-4 | 8.9 km |
| The Cat's Mouth | Riverside Overhang | V1-2 | 8.9 km |
| Riverbank with a Winch | Roadside Boulder | V7 | 8.9 km |