Two hikers underestimated the difficulty of a trail in the White Mountains and became stranded, New Hampshire officials said. Rescuers spoke to the pair over the phone before 7 p.m. July 15 as they ...

New Hampshire's Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeast, and trails to the summit are considered especially dangerous due to the high winds.

Two hikers became stuck on a difficult hiking trail in the White Mountains, according to New Hampshire officials. Getty Images/iStockphoto Two hikers underestimated the difficulty of a trail in the ...