3,198 ft | Sandwich Range | 0 routes
Feels like 35°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.16" (24h) · 1.71" (48h)
~3.2°F drop per 1,000ft
Mount Paugus is showing DIFFICULT conditions
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Sunday morning offers the most reasonable window, with lighter precipitation (36% chance of drizzle) and improving temperatures reaching the low 50s. An early start is recommended to maximize the long daylight and allow time to navigate carefully through muddy lower sections and snow-covered upper trail before conditions deteriorate again into Sunday evening. Monday remains wet (43% chance of rain) and is not significantly better.
Trail: Old Paugus Trail, Bee Line, Bee Line Cutoff, Bolles Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes
“Quiet day in the Sandwich Range with excellent views from Paugus. Important to exit the gorge on Old Paugus at the rock that resembles a step. Glad I didn’t miss it! The tricky ledge scramble on OP could be avoided by a side path to the right. Above the ledges OP was like walking in a little stream bed. Minor snow near the summit cone but no need for traction today. Trails weren’t too hard for o follow despite very few blazes. Moose scat near intersection with Bee Line.”
Trail: Kelley Trail, Lawrence Trail, Old Mast Road
Conditions: Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Great loop. The trails were in great condition besides Lawrence. It’s still early in the season so I’m sure the adopter will Get out there soon”
Trail: Kelley Trail, Lawrence Trail
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular
“I used spikes for the first 50 yards and then switched to snowshoes to break out a snowshoe track for the remaining 9 mile hike through several inches of soft and crusty snow. Unconsolidated snow didn't work with spikes. Trees near the summit (above 3,000 ft) still have lots of snow and ice accumulations. Kelley and Lawrence and the connecting trails including Oliverian Brook, Cabin, and Bee Line had not seen any use since before the last snow. I also broke out the upper section of Cabin Trail to Whiten Brook Trail - no recent traffic there either.”
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 3,198 feet in the Sandwich Range of central New Hampshire, this rugged peak offers a rewarding but challenging experience for those willing to earn their summit. The mountain features densely forested trails with rocky, rooted terrain that demands careful footing throughout the ascent. While largely wooded at the top, partial viewpoints along the route provide glimpses of the surrounding Sandwich Range peaks and the Lakes Region below. As part of the 52 With a View list, the mountain delivers the scenic payoff that defines that collection. Its remote character means fewer crowds than nearby 4,000-footers, appealing to hikers seeking a quieter backcountry experience. The difficult rating reflects sustained elevation gain and trail roughness rather than technical climbing. Located within the White Mountain National Forest, the peak is typically approached via multi-mile trail networks connecting it to neighboring summits.
Elevation
3,198 ft
Range
Sandwich Range
Difficulty
Difficult
Coordinates
43.9463, -71.3280
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