3,340 ft | Sandwich Range | 0 routes
Feels like 76°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.06" (24h) · 0.06" (48h)
~3.2°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Tuesday offers ideal conditions with clear skies and long daylight (over 15 hours). Start in the morning to allow ample time and to avoid any potential afternoon convection. Avoid Wednesday due to a forecast of violent rain showers.
Trail: Bolles Trail, bushwhack, Bickford Trail, Brook Trail, Liberty Trail, Westside Trail, Piper Trail, Middle Sister Trail, Champney Falls Cutoff, Champney Falls Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“A beautiful day with no wind and perfect temps to hang out on the summits. I only saw a handful of people out throughout the 13.5 miles and 4,100’. It took me 6 hours with long summit breaks. I hit the whack from the hol on Bolles and got lost in thick spruce, might not have found the jar without gps. Surprisingly nice views from ledges once I made my way there. Easier coming back. After summiting Chocorua I had planned to go down Beeline trail, but the top of Brook trail was indeed terrifying to think of descending, and there were passing showers in between sunshine. The rock was a bit slippery in the shade, but dry at the top. I decided to take Champney down, which I was able to run most of, it’s such a moderate grade. I stopped at Pitcher Falls too which was lovely.”
Trail: Champney Falls Trail, Piper Trail, Middle Sister Trail, Champney Falls Cutoff
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Wet trails/stone ledges, especially at switchbacks. Somewhat slippery, be alert. Poles came in handy. No spikes needed. Some snow/ice to see in the woods.”
Trail: Champney Falls Trail
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Spring Snow
“Micros early worked well through the falls loop Snowshoes back on the main trail. Above falls was a laborious post hole mess, very tedious especially on the return. Very happy to run into a group of young people in snowshoes going up as I was descending, made the last couple of miles much better.”
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.
Tucked within the Sandwich Range of central New Hampshire, this 3,340-foot summit offers a rewarding but demanding outing that earns its Very Difficult rating. The route to the top involves steep, rugged terrain with significant elevation gain and technical footing that will challenge even experienced hikers. As part of the 52 With a View (52 WAV) peak list, the mountain delivers on its scenic promise, with viewpoints that reward the effort with sweeping perspectives across the Sandwich Range and toward the higher peaks of the White Mountains. Some exposed sections near the summit provide above-treeline character that adds to the alpine feel despite the modest elevation. The trail character tends toward wild and less-maintained compared to more popular White Mountain destinations, giving hikers a sense of true backcountry exploration. Its combination of difficulty, views, and relative solitude makes it a satisfying objective for peak-baggers pursuing the 52 WAV list.
Elevation
3,340 ft
Range
Sandwich Range
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Coordinates
43.9648, -71.2702
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