3,460 ft | Sandwich | 0 routes
As of October 7, 2026
Trail conditions on Jennings Peak are currently rated Moderate. At 3:20 AM ET it was 32°F at the summit (3,460 ft), feeling like 23°F, with NNE winds at 6 mph. See the hour-by-hour Jennings Peak weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Jennings Peak weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Best time to hike Jennings Peak
Month-by-month conditions from our daily records
Feels like 23°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.02" (24h) · 0.02" (48h)
~2.2°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of October 7, 2026
Wednesday looks like the better hiking window: cold, mostly dry, and below-treeline terrain on Jennings Peak keeps wind exposure low. Early October brings cold mornings near freezing, shorter daylight (about 11.5 hours), and likely wet, slippery leaf-covered trails after Thursday's moderate rain. Plan to be off the mountain well before sunset.
Expect trailhead temperatures around 39-55°F versus 38-49°F with stronger winds near the summit, so dress in adjustable layers and add a windproof shell and insulation for summit stops. The freezing level is far above the peak, so any ice would come from overnight cold on shaded trail sections rather than altitude.
Best Hiking Window
Wednesday mid-morning through mid-afternoon, once early frost has softened and while conditions are dry; Friday is a decent second option but expect wet, muddy trails after Thursday's rain. Avoid Thursday.
Last synthesized Oct 7, 3:20 AM ET
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Trailblazer adds the full 7-day summit forecast, the best day to go for every peak, and conditions for each route up.
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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Today Oct 7 | Tomorrow Oct 8 | Friday Oct 9 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | sunny | cloudy | mostly clear | rain | cloudy | clear | sunny | ptly cloudy | clear |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 44° 43° | 49° 45° | 50° 48° | 48° 46° | 48° 45° | 45° 40° | 40° 39° | 39° 34° | 33° 31° |
| Chill °F | 35° | 36° | 39° | 36° | 35° | 28° | 26° | 19° | 16° |
| Wind mph | 18 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 33 |
| Gust mph est. | 29 | 43 | 46 | 50 | 53 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 53 |
| Storm risk | — | — | — | — | mod | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Chance of precip | 1% | 6% | 6% | 33% | 28% | 7% | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Freezing ft | 9,851 ft | 6,957 ft | 4,140 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | 100% | 62% | 100% | 80% | 7% | 44% | 66% | 6% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | clear | 0.1 | 8 | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| UV | 4 | 5 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 3 | 4 | — |
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| Elevation | Today Oct 7 | Tomorrow Oct 8 | Friday Oct 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,460 ft | 43/44° 18 | 46/48° 31 | 39/40° 35 |
| 3,300 ft | 43/44° 17 | 46/48° 29 | 40/41° 34 |
| 2,500 ft | 44/45° 12 | 48/50° 19 | 42/44° 28 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 45/47° 10 | 49/52° 14 | 40/47° 20 |
4 more days of forecast: plan around the weather window, not just tomorrow.
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61 mph
Summit gusts
Plan a below-treeline hike
Daytime gusts near 61 mph above treeline. Pick a sheltered route or another day.
11h 21m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 6:13 PM, so a late start or a slow descent ends in the dark.
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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.
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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.