3,460 ft | Sandwich | 0 routes
As of October 16, 2026
Trail conditions on Jennings Peak are currently rated Difficult. At 8:40 PM ET it was 50°F at the summit (3,460 ft), feeling like 43°F, with WSW winds at 16 mph. See the hour-by-hour Jennings Peak weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
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Feels like 43°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.01" (24h) · 0.63" (48h)
Snow: 0.1" (24h) · 0.1" (48h)
Conditions summary as of October 17, 2026
A strong cold front brings rain tonight, then a sharp drop on Saturday with highs near 33°F, lows in the 20s, snow showers, and summit winds up to 46 mph with a wind chill near 21°F. Wet trails will freeze, creating icy rock and slick roots, and light snow may add to the slickness. Sunday is the much better window: dry, overcast, and cold but calmer, with only about 11 hours of daylight.
Summit is roughly 4°F colder than the trailhead with winds about 19 mph stronger, and the freezing level is well above the summit but surface icing is likely after the overnight temperature drop. Start with a moderate layering system and carry an insulating mid-layer, shell, hat, and gloves for the summit, where wind chill falls near 21°F.
Best Hiking Window
Sunday morning through early afternoon, starting early after trails have had time to firm up; avoid Saturday when snow, ice, and strong winds are expected.
Last synthesized Oct 16, 8:40 PM ET
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Trail: Smarts Brook Trail, Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur
Conditions: Dry Trail
“My route was up Smarts Brook Trail and down Sandwich Mountain Trail. I used a bike to get back to my car at the Smarts Brook trailhead. It was very pleasant walking up the valley of Smarts Brook. Great views south and east from Jennings Peak.”
Trail: Algonquin Trail, Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur
Conditions: Dry Trail
“The Algonquin trail is a great trip to Sandwich Dome and other 3 sections that make this a Terrifying 25 hike is in better condition then the Sandwich Mtn trail- where you have a nice “soft bed” for smooth walking and easy on your feet”
Trail: Sandwich Mountain Trail, Drakes Brook Trail, Jennings Peak Spur
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
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21°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 21°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
48 mph
Summit gusts
Waterproof shell
Daytime gusts near 48 mph above treeline, and a shell is what blocks it.
10h 52m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 5:56 PM, so a late start or a slow descent ends in the dark.
The rest of the list: Winter gear guide · How I pick gear
Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth.
Rising to 3,460 feet in the Sandwich Range of central New Hampshire, this rugged summit sits within the Sandwich Range Wilderness, offering a rewarding but challenging objective for peak baggers pursuing the 52 With a View list. The approach involves sustained climbing through dense boreal forest, with rocky, rooted trail sections that justify its Difficult rating. Near the summit, hikers are rewarded with limited but satisfying views, particularly toward the surrounding Sandwich Range peaks and the broader White Mountain landscape. The wilderness setting means trails see less maintenance and can feel remote, adding to the sense of adventure. As a 52 WAV peak, it draws hikers specifically seeking out New Hampshire's lesser-celebrated summits that nonetheless deliver meaningful scenery and genuine backcountry character, making it a worthy addition to any serious peak bagger's tick list in the region.
Elevation
3,460 ft
Range
Sandwich
Difficulty
Difficult
Coordinates
43.9111, -71.5107
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1 incident on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
21-year-old male from Hollis, New Hampshire
On June 8, 2024, Ian Gargasz, a 21-year-old male, fell and injured his lower leg near the summit of Jennings Peak, preventing him from hiking out unassisted. Over thirty rescuers responded and carried him 3.5 miles back to the Drakes Brook Trailhead, arriving just before 7:00 p.m. He was transported by family members for evaluation of his injury.