2,557 ft | Franconia | 0 routes
Feels like 38°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.52" (24h) · 0.70" (48h)
~4.2°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Early morning Friday (May 29) offers the only viable window in the next 48 hours under the current clear sky before heavy rain arrives. Saturday brings snow and continued cold, making conditions significantly worse. Sunday remains unsettled with moderate rain showers.
Trail: Mt. Pemigewasset Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“It was too nice of an afternoon to stay inside so we decided to take a little family rip and get J back uphill after a winter off. Spikes can stay home, let’s officially declare ice out on Pemi. A couple of small patches just below the summit that can easily be avoided.”
Trail: Indian Head Trail, Mt. Pemigewasset Trail
Conditions: Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“Nice day for Mt Pemigewasset via Indian Head Trail. Hanson Brook was flowing nicely with several picturesce water features along most of the ascent through a beautiful hardwood forest. 99 percent bear ground with the exception two short sections of solid monorail close to the summit. Spikes stayed home today in the canister. Bareboots were no issue at all. Highly recommend this trail to Mt Pemigewasset- very peaceful”
Trail: Mt. Pemigewasset Trail
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular
“The trail was in great shape! I snowshoed out and back, but all others I passed were in spikes and had no problems. It was windy nearing and on the peak, but very little snow drifting. With the blue skies and sunshine, I had great views of the Osceolas, Liberty, Flume, and Moosilauke. A great day to be in the mountains!”
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 above the town of Lincoln in New Hampshire's White Mountains, this 2,557-foot summit sits within the iconic Franconia Range and offers a rewarding outing for hikers of varied experience levels. The peak is best known for its dramatic rocky summit ledge, which features a natural formation resembling a Native American profile — a striking geological curiosity that gives the mountain much of its character. The primary route via the Indian Head Trail winds through pleasant northern hardwood forest before emerging at open ledges near the top, rewarding hikers with broad views of Franconia Notch, the surrounding peaks, and the Pemigewasset River valley below. Rated moderate in difficulty, the hike involves a manageable but steady climb. As a member of the 52 With a View list, it attracts peak-baggers seeking quality summit scenery without the demands of the region's higher, more technical terrain.
Elevation
2,557 ft
Range
Franconia
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.0978, -71.6990
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