2,539 ft | Twin Range | 0 routes
Feels like 79°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.11" (24h) · 0.11" (48h)
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Trail: Elwell Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Terrific quick after lunch hike on our way to practice our flyfishing casting at Grey Rocks at the top of Newfound Lake. Super gorgeous hike as usual. LOVE this section of the Elwell Trail.”
Trail: Zealand Road, Sugarloaf Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
“Totally dry. No snow left. Another smaller mountain I’ve never hiked, and the ledges at the top are super cool!”
Trail: Zealand Road, Sugarloaf Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Nice quiet hike up, never saw another soul. Shay is supposed to be retired, but I asked him to keep me company while I rehab my knee. Thanks Shay for helping out. The trail is dry and not even muddy for spring. The road looks good too, not many holes or heaves.”
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 within the Twin Range of the White Mountains, this 2,539-foot summit offers an accessible yet rewarding hiking experience suitable for those building their mountain skills. Middle Sugarloaf is one of three distinct Sugarloaf peaks in the area and stands out for its open, rocky summit, which provides surprisingly expansive views considering its modest elevation. Hikers are rewarded with panoramic sightlines toward the surrounding peaks of the Twin and Roan Highlands region, making the effort well worth it. The trail character is moderate, featuring steady elevation gain through mixed forest before emerging at the exposed summit ledges. As part of the 52 With a View (52 WAV) peak list, it attracts hikers working through this popular New Hampshire collection. Its combination of above-treeline exposure, strong views, and manageable distance makes it an appealing objective for intermediate hikers and list enthusiasts alike.
Elevation
2,539 ft
Range
Twin Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.2517, -71.5176
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