The study by family vacation experts Family Destinations Guide analyzed Instagram hashtag data, TripAdvisor ratings, and TripAdvisor reviews of 600 mountainous destinations in America to assign every mountain a ‘Peak Score’ to reveal the best mountain climbing destinations in the country.
Pennsylvania’s Mount Washington comes sixth with a 17.1 peak score. The 4.5-rated mountain has 3,029 reviews on TripAdvisor and 192,533 Instagram posts with the hashtag #mountwashington, featuring photos of icy peaks and a sunsetting sky. The Pittsburgh beauty gives visitors a great view of the city, standing at 365 feet. Visitors described their experience as “fun” and “a gorgeous beautiful view.”
Mount Rainier in Washington tops the ranking with a peak score of 22 out of 30. It has 439,039 Instagram posts with the hashtag #mountrainier and a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. The 14,410-foot elevation has 1,796 reviews on TripAdvisor, with visitors describing their mountain climbing experience as “a must-do”.
Visitors can tuck into meals at the Summit House Restaurant and the National Park Inn Dining Room and spend the night in the Ata Crystal Resort or the National Park Inn after the trek.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson from Family Destinations Guide commented:
‘The US is spoiled for choice with beautiful scenery, and mountain climbing is a popular year-round activity which allows you to immerse yourself in the country’s natural beauty. With Spring just around the corner, it is a great opportunity for families, couples or solo travelers to explore the natural sights and landscapes that come with mountain climbing.’
‘This research provides a useful guide into the country’s most popular peaks to climb for potential tourists or lovers of mountain climbing.’
The study was conducted by Family Destinations Guide, a site with dedicated experts helping to make family travel a more fulfilling experience.
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The Best Mountain Climbing Destinations in the US
| Rank | Mountain | TripAdvisor Review | Instagram Hashtags | Average TripAdvisor Rating | Peak Score |
| 1 | Mount Rainier | 1,796 | 439,039 | 5 | 22 |
| 2 | Haleakala Crater | 8,071 | 22,580 | 4.5 | 19 |
| 3 | Lookout Mountain | 4,328 | 190,778 | 4.5 | 18.7 |
| 4 | Grand Teton | 2,784 | 221,091 | 5 | 18.4 |
| 5 | Camelback Mountain | 2,548 | 221,493 | 4.5 | 17.2 |
| 6 | Mount Washington | 3,029 | 193,533 | 4.5 | 17.1 |
| 7 | Maroon Bells | 2,609 | 165,220 | 5 | 16.9 |
| 8 | Cadillac Mountain | 3,662 | 74,117 | 5 | 16.2 |
| 9 | Mauna Kea Summit | 4,610 | 7,263 | 4.5 | 14.8 |
| 10 | Clingmans Dome | 3,088 | 61,621 | 4.5 | 14.2 |
Sources
- TripAdvisor
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