2,723 ft | Jackson | 0 routes
Feels like 38°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 1.46" (24h) · 2.02" (48h)
Snow: 2.5" (24h) · 2.5" (48h)
~3°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Sunday offers the best window in the next 48 hours — overcast but largely dry with temperatures rising into the low 50s. An early morning start Sunday allows time to reach the ledges before any afternoon showers develop. Avoid Saturday entirely due to forecast heavy rain and 100% precipitation probability.
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: Access road
Conditions: Dry Trail
“I write this mostly to add the parking info. From the parking 'lot' we crossed the baseball field and around the pond to get to the bridge, then followed the very well maintained road to the fancy cabin. Road becomes more of an atv trail from this point to the summit, but easy to follow and good footing throughout. Bunch of logging activity and recent development in this area. Would have been lovely to drive up to the fancy cabin if not for the 'no unauthorized motor vehicles' sign at the bridge. 90 min round trip, with some excellent views of Black Mt on the descent - we waved to a certain vert monster over there.”
Trail: Iron Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
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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