3,198 ft | Sandwich Range | 0 routes
Feels like 77°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.06" (24h) · 0.06" (48h)
~3.2°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Tuesday offers the best window with clear skies and warm temps. Wednesday should be avoided due to violent rain shower forecast. Thursday may be acceptable once storm passes but expect lingering wet rocks and muddy trails.
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: Old Mast Road, Kelly Trail, Lawrence Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Excellent first time hike to Mt Paugus. Kelly Trail is very interesting with many water features and box canyon. Views for days on the ledges of Paugus. This is 50 or 51 of the 52wav. Have to check the records. Plenty of water sources on Kelly and Lawrence Trail running nice and cold.saw what i think was my first scarlet tanger drinking from the stream.”
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.”
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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