3,460 ft | Sandwich Range | 0 routes
As of August 29, 2026
Trail conditions on Jennings Peak are currently rated Good. It's 56°F (feels like 54°F) with N winds at 5 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
Feels like 54°F
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 29, 2026
Jennings Peak is in great late-summer shape with dry trails reported through late August and mild, clear conditions expected through the weekend. This is a low-exposure summit with no significant hazards, making it a good option for a straightforward hike with an early start to enjoy long daylight.
Expect temperatures to drop modestly from the trailhead (upper 50s to low 70s) to the summit (mid-50s to mid-60s), with noticeably stronger winds at elevation; a light windbreaker layer is advisable for the summit even though base layers should suffice at the trailhead.
Best Hiking Window
Saturday morning through early afternoon, taking advantage of overcast but dry conditions before any weekend drizzle arrives Sunday
Last synthesized Aug 29, 12:20 AM
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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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Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | cloudy | cloudy | sunny | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | drizzle | cloudy |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 62° 61° | 64° 59° | 58° 52° | 53° 51° | 58° 53° | 58° 56° | 59° 57° | 66° 61° | 62° 55° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 9 | 18 | 26 | 17 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 24 |
| Gust mph est. | 14 | 22 | 35 | 23 | 23 | 35 | 48 | 43 | 38 |
| Storm risk | mod | high | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 13,033 ft | 12,833 ft | 11,378 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | - | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 9 | 9 | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | 4 | clear |
| UV | 3 | 6 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 6 | — |
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| Elevation | Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,460 ft | 61/62° 9 | 51/53° 17 | 57/59° 30 |
| 3,300 ft | 61/62° 9 | 51/53° 18 | 58/60° 29 |
| 2,500 ft | 63/64° 7 | 53/57° 17 | 60/64° 22 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 64/66° 5 | 54/59° 14 | 61/66° 17 |
4 more days of forecast — plan around the weather window, not just tomorrow.
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 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 Range
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.