IrelandCarlowWhite Mountain

White Mountain

Mountain in Carlow · 510 m

510 m
Elevation
138 m
Prominence
8.6 km
Hike length one way
52.5088, -6.8402
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up White Mountain

8.6 km
one way
534 m
of ascent
4 h 37 min
round trip

The route starts at Gowlin Forest Trail — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

113 m8.6 km · 510 m

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Parking and starting point

1Gowlin Forest TrailRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
8.6 km on foot · ↑ 534 m · about 4 h 37 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · north of the peak
about 8.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 9.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is White Mountain?

White Mountain is 510 m above sea level and lies in Carlow. Its prominence is 138 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up White Mountain?

From Gowlin Forest Trail it is about 8.6 km one way with 534 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 37 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for White Mountain?

The nearest parking is Gowlin Forest Trail (northwest of the peak) — 8.6 km on foot · ↑ 534 m · about 4 h 37 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area north of the peak (about 8.9 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log White Mountain in Conquer?

Yes — White Mountain is one of 1,246 peaks in Ireland in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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