Does This Rock in Crawford Notch, NH, Look Like an Elephant?

We as humans love to see things in nature that make us think of other things. We see the face of a man in the moon, or clouds that look like animals. There's a place in New Hampshire where you can see a rock that looks like an elephant. Or does it?

Elephant Rock at Crawford Notch, New Hampshire

If you park at the Crawford Notch Railroad Station on Route 302, you'll get a good view of the rock formation on the opposite side of the road to the south.  If you look closely, you can make out the head, an eye, and a long trunk. Don't see it? This outline should make it more noticeable.

Still don't think it looks like an elephant. Fair enough. Here's a side-by-side view of a real elephant in profile next to Elephant Rock.

I'm always skeptical about things like this, but I have to admit, I can see the elephant.

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Easy Hike to The Elephant Rock

Visit White Mountains website says that you can hike to the top of the Elephant Rock's head. It is a bit rugged, steep, and muddy, but it is only about a third of a mile each in each direction, and when you get to the top, you get an amazing view of Crawford Notch, looking north and south. It's not a difficult hike for people who can walk uphill without any issues. Just make sure you have a bag of peanuts for the elephant when you get there. Kidding.