3,415 ft | Montalban Ridge | 0 routes
Feels like 65°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 1.02" (24h) · 1.14" (48h)
~2.6°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
If hiking Wednesday or Thursday, plan for an early morning start to maximize daylight and minimize exposure to afternoon precipitation. Conditions may improve slightly by Thursday morning but overcast skies and lingering moisture should be expected both days.
Trail: Davis Path, Crawford Spur
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts
“The beginning of the trail was packed down, but people turned around not far into the trail. Two of us broke out the rest of the trail to Crawford. We attempted to head to Stairs and Resolution, but only made it 0.3 miles from the Crawford Junction. At 0.3 miles from the junction snow was consistently waist deep, so we decided to call it quits for the day. Definitely need snowshoes for this one. There's a lot of snow up there.”
Trail: Davis Path, Mt. Parker Trail, Stairs Mountain Spur, Crawford Spur
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder
“Bareboot or spikes up to Crawford; too many exposed rocks for snowshoes there. Past Crawford, the snow is light powder so snowshoes were helpful on the way to stairs and resolution but not totally necessary. The Stairs trail was a little narrow and over overgrown (ducking and dodging low branches). On the way to Resolution, we were able to pass through the icy slab going up, but it’s definitely very sketchy and dangerous. But some hero broke out a bushwhack to the left of the slab that we used on the way down and that was a lot better. From Mount resolution to the south knob was not yet broken out, so we broke trail on that section with snowshoes. The view from the knob was very expansive. No real issues with wind past Crawford. The walk out felt very long, pack a positive attitude…”
Trail: Davis Path, Mt. Parker Trail, Stairs Mountain Spur, Crawford Spur
Conditions: Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“Incredible views.”
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 along the Montalban Ridge in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, this 3,415-foot summit offers a rewarding objective for hikers seeking a less-traveled corner of the Whites. The approach traverses rugged terrain characteristic of the region, with trail sections that demand careful footing and solid navigation skills, earning its Difficult rating. While the summit itself sits near treeline, limited viewpoints provide glimpses into the surrounding ridge system and nearby Presidential peaks. As a member of the 52 With a View (52 WAV) peak list, Mount Resolution attracts peak baggers drawn to its combination of challenge and relative solitude compared to the heavily trafficked Presidential Range. The mountain is typically accessed via trails connecting through the broader Montalban Ridge corridor, making it a natural addition to longer ridge traverses in this scenic and less-crowded section of the White Mountains.
Elevation
3,415 ft
Range
Montalban Ridge
Difficulty
Difficult
Coordinates
44.1475, -71.3140
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