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Mount Kearsarge

Easy

2,930 ft | Kearsarge | 0 routes

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49°F / Feels 43°F
9 mph ESE
ConditionsModerate

Today's Conditions

Updated Apr 16, 12:46 AM

Current Weather

49°F

Feels like 43°F

Clear sky
9 mph ESE · Gusts 13 mph
82% humidity

Recent Precipitation

Rain: 0.30" (24h) · 0.30" (48h)

Elevation Forecast

Today
Summit 2,930'
54°/64°F29mph☀️
2,500'
54°/66°F27mph☀️
Trailhead
53°/68°F24mph☀️

~3.2°F drop per 1,000ft

AI Trail Conditions

Moderate

Best Hiking Window

Early morning Wednesday (before rain arrives) offers the clearest window — mild temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s and light winds. Avoid Thursday and Friday due to heavy and moderate rain forecasts. Saturday or beyond may offer improving conditions once the rain passes.

6 hazards identified
5 gear recommendations
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Recent Trail Reports

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Apr. 4, 2026by MJo
Light Traction

Trail: Access road, Winslow Trail, Barlow Trail

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

“I wrote a report for this last weekend and I did the hike again both yesterday and today. The melt is happening quickly and it is FAR more hike-able than last weekend's report. Many other people were enjoying it. Today our entourage was an AMC NH group of 11. There are still areas of ice and I recommend microspikes that are already beat up ("rock spikes"). If you are staying on trail some ice is still unavoidable on both Winslow and Barlow. Going counterclockwise was very helpful. Great hike- it was a beautiful day to squeak this in, in between the rainy forecasts.”

Mar. 28, 2026by MJo
Light TractionTraction

Trail: Access road, Winslow Trail, Barlow Trail

Conditions: Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular

“This was absurdly icy on both Winslow and Barlow. On Winslow, it starts just below the halfway mark and it is dramatic. Staying to the left at the halfway avoids what is jaw dropping to look at but you will not escape it entirely. Much of the trail is unavoidable ice. The summit itself is mostly ice free but going down Barlow does not spare you for long. Barlow is even worse because when the ice starts, it's relentless and that trail is naturally longer. Much of that ice can be stepped around but a lot can't. Sharp spikes would be ideal (and crampons not unreasonable) but rock spikes did the job and sharp spikes will quickly become rock spikes. This week is supposed to be warmer so maybe this is all just wasted words. Right now though, without traction it would be a new Olympic event of downhill figure skating. Be careful.”

Mar. 24, 2026by Isa
Light TractionTractionIce Axe

Trail: Access road, Winslow Trail, Barlow Trail

Conditions: Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular

“Extremely icy. After the 1 mile road walk, I didn't make it beyond 1/2 on the trail before hitting an impassible wall of ice.. even with K10s. A trio started minutes before me and they turned around before that. Be careful!”

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About Mount Kearsarge

Elevation

2,930 ft

Range

Kearsarge

Difficulty

Easy

Coordinates

43.3834, -71.8571

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