3,460 ft | Sandwich Range | 0 routes
Feels like 37°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 1.51" (24h) · 1.74" (48h)
Snow: 4.2" (24h) · 4.2" (48h)
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
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Sunday offers the most viable window, with precipitation probability dropping to 30% and light drizzle only. Avoid Saturday entirely due to heavy snow and 100% precipitation. If hiking Sunday, plan an early morning start to take advantage of the long daylight and to assess overnight refreeze conditions before afternoon softening.
Trail: Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur, Drakes Brook Trail
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush
“The initial river crossing may have been doable for some, but not for us. We took the bushwhack from the road by the electric plant to join the trail. Still plenty of snow up there packed in. The vertical climb was steep and rocky. Not to mention very icy and on the difficult with spikes. Further up you climb before you turn to Noon peak, it was difficult for the spikes for sure. The snow is melting but the refreeze is tough for the spikes. I pulled myself up with trees and roots that weren't frozen and intact. The stretch right before Noon Peak was tough with the ice. Snow and monorail pretty good still. Great views on all 3 peaks, though Jennings still has my favorite vote. The snow from Jennings to Sandwich right before the final climb is very crunchy. We took Drakes Brook back like everyone else and it was BY FAR easier. Just kind of long. The other river crossing before getting back to the trailhead was doable with careful footprints. We were dry.”
Trail: Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur, Drakes Brook Trail
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder
“Sandwich Mountain Trail was broken out nicely from the parking lot to Jennings peak with some minor post-holing closer to Jennings as the snow got softer. From Jennings Peak to Sandwich dome, the trail was windblown and covered over. I broke it out from Jennings to Sandwich dome. The snow is soft here but not too bad. There's several blowdowns to Sandwich dome, but none of them too hard to go around or under. Drakes Brook Trail was broken out with about 5 inches of power on top. Again, I was able to pack that down w/ my snowshoes.”
Trail: Sandwich Mountain Trail, Jennings Peak Spur, Drakes Brook Trail
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts
“Not a lot of recent activity on this loop. Did the full snowshoe-course counterclockwise. One recent soul broke out to Jennings Peak then went back down Drakes Brook Trail. From area of Jennings Peak, I broke out to Sandwich Dome. First tracks since last big snowstorm. Lots of deep dry powder but typical for breaking trail. Around three feet of snow or more off-trail but nothing significantly deep. A couple thigh-high spruce traps going around leaners or blowdowns but nothing of major significance. At Sandwich Summit there is a developing wind-blown snow headwall on the short scamper to viewpoint. It is sandwiched between a group of spruce trees. I would say current height is about 8-9 feet. It was consolidated enough to go up and across (I did not even dent the surface) but just throwing it out there for safety awareness. I weigh about 200 pounds with wear and without backpack. Note: No other connecting trails (i.e. Smart Brook Trail) were broken out between Jennings and Sandwich Dome. A few other snowshoes in there will make this trail nice and tidy. Still a work in progress up top.”
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 Range
Difficulty
Difficult
Coordinates
43.9111, -71.5107
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