The summit of Moosilauke is treeless and offers panoramic views of the Kinsmans to the north, the Presidential Range and Franconia Ridge to the northeast, the heart of the White Mountains to the east, Lake Winnipesaukee and neighboring lakes to the southeast, and the Green Mountains and Adirondacks to the west, along with great views closer in to numerous glacially-carved ravines on Moosilauke's shoulders. The firstStaff (November 8, 1919) "Prof. C. H. Hitchcock Dies" The New York Times winter high country weather observatory was set up at the top of Mt. Moosilauke in the winter of 1869-1870.Waterman, Laura and Waterman, Guy (April 1994). "Charles H. Hitchcock and the Geological Survey of New Hampshire (part 2)". The Granite State Geologist Number 8, page 1.
