Also known as: Gulf Peak, Slide Peak
Gulf Peak, also known as Slide Peak, forms the south headwall of the Gulf of Slides, a glacially carved ravine on the eastern flank of the Mount Washington massif. The open summit at 4,760 feet provides views in all directions, including north toward the Washington summit cone and east across Wildcat Ridge and the Carter-Moriah Range.
The summit sits on the Glen Boulder Trail roughly 1.2 miles beyond the distinctive Glen Boulder, with an additional 860 feet of gain from that landmark. Just beyond the summit, the Glen Boulder Trail meets the Davis Path, giving hikers options to continue north toward Washington or south toward Mount Isolation. The approach from the Glen Ellis Falls trailhead is a full-day effort with sustained elevation gain and significant exposed ridge walking above treeline.
The upper ridge is notorious for wind, and conditions deteriorate quickly; the summit can be socked in while the valley below remains clear. Extra layers and weather awareness are essential on any visit.
