2,723 ft | Jackson | 0 routes
Feels like 55°F
~4.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Sunday offers the clearest skies and calmest conditions for this hike. Monday remains reasonable but expect overcast skies throughout. Start early on either day to enjoy cooler temperatures before afternoon warming.
Trail: Iron Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Dry trail with a puddle just before the ledges. Fun trail to hike with the switchbacks. Brief snow flurries on then ascent, but we had good views.”
Trail: Iron Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
Trail: Iron Moutain Road, Iron Mountain Trail
Conditions: Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“Variety of trail conditions, patches of ice, soft snow and mud, but mostly bare trail. Not enough ice or snow that you would want to wear microspikes. Two patches of very slick ice that can be crossed with some care. There is no view from summit so be sure to plan going the extra distance to ledges were there are excellent views”
Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth, Mt. Washington Avalanche Center, USGS Stream Levels, OpenWeather Air Quality.
AI-generated from public data. Always verify conditions before heading out — backcountry weather can change quickly.
No routes available for this peak.
Rising in the Jackson range of New Hampshire's White Mountains, this 2,723-foot summit offers a rewarding experience well-suited to hikers of moderate fitness. The trail winds through classic northern hardwood and conifer forest before reaching the open ledges near the top, where hikers are rewarded with satisfying views of the surrounding valleys and peaks. While the summit does not extend far above treeline, the exposed rocky outcroppings provide pleasant spots to pause and take in the scenery. The relatively modest elevation gain makes this an approachable objective without sacrificing a genuine sense of accomplishment. As a member of the 52 With A View peak list, it attracts hikers working to complete that popular New Hampshire challenge, which emphasizes summits offering meaningful vistas. Its location near Jackson makes it convenient to pair with other regional hiking destinations.
Elevation
2,723 ft
Range
Jackson
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.1348, -71.2392
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3 incidents on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
Peter Frayley, 60, from Charlestown, Rhode Island
On April 24, 2026, Peter Frayley, 60, fell from a platform on the Iron Mountain fire tower after a loose board gave way, resulting in a fractured ankle. He was unable to walk and 911 was called. Rescuers from NHFG, LRSAR, and AVSAR carried him out in a rescue litter to the trailhead, where he was transported to Memorial Hospital in North Conway.
62-year-old female hiker from Dedham, MA
On May 30, 2024, Eileen Centofanti, 62, went off trail while hiking Iron Mountain alone and became lost over a mile from the Iron Mountain Trail. She was able to place a 911 call despite poor cell service, and a Conservation Officer hiked in to her location via a gated Forest Service road. Centofanti was uninjured and hiked out under her own power, reaching the officer's vehicle shortly before 7:00 p.m.
Robert Carroll of Hampton, NH
On June 16, 2023, Robert Carroll of Hampton, NH suffered a medical emergency approximately 0.5 miles from the summit of Iron Mountain on the Iron Mountain Trail. After rest, he was able to walk with assistance to the trailhead, arriving around 2:30 p.m. Rescuers contended with heavy rain and thunderstorms during the operation.