Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
The ancient Appalachian Mountains are still impressive, though not quite as large as the Rockies or other western ranges. Hiking in the Appalachians is still challenging, and the biggest possible climbs are impressive for such an ancient mountain range. If you could hike straight from a valley to a summit, where would the biggest climb in the Appalachians be? The answer is surprising, and similarities between the southern Appalachian Blue Ridge and White Mountains of New England are equally intriguing. This video talks about both and shows you why the "biggest" mountain rises so far above the nearby valleys.
The ancient Appalachian Mountains are still impressive, though not quite as large as the Rockies or other western ranges. Hiking in the Appalachians is still challenging, and the biggest possible climbs are impressive for such an ancient mountain range. If you could hike straight from a valley to a summit, where would the biggest climb in the Appalachians be? The answer is surprising, and similarities between the southern Appalachian Blue Ridge and White Mountains of New England are equally intriguing. This video talks about both and shows you why the "biggest" mountain rises so far above the nearby valleys.
