3,415 ft | Montalban Ridge | 0 routes
As of October 16, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Resolution are currently rated Difficult. At 8:40 PM ET it was 51°F at the summit (3,415 ft), feeling like 43°F, with W winds at 16 mph. See the hour-by-hour Mount Resolution weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
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Feels like 43°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.07" (24h) · 0.60" (48h)
Snow: 0.4" (24h) · 0.4" (48h)
Conditions summary as of October 17, 2026
Saturday brings a sharp cold snap with moderate snow, highs only near 32°F, lows in the teens, and gusty west winds (gusts near 40 mph at the summit, wind chill around 20°F). Mid-October has days of only about 11 hours of light, and fresh snow over wet trails will freeze into slick rock and ice. Sunday is the safer day, with dry, overcast conditions, but expect lingering snow, ice, and cold.
The trailhead sits near 2,000 ft at roughly 40-59°F while the summit is colder (36-56°F) with stronger winds and a wind chill around 21°F, so expect a noticeable temperature drop and wind increase as you gain elevation. The freezing level may fall to or below the trailhead, so start with layers you can adjust and add insulation and a windproof shell before reaching the open ledges.
Best Hiking Window
Sunday morning through early afternoon, after Saturday's snow ends, starting early to maximize daylight and finishing well before dark. Avoid Saturday during active snowfall and peak wind.
Last synthesized Oct 16, 8:40 PM ET
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Trail: Davis Path, Mt. Crawford Spur, Mt. Parker Trail, Resolution South Knob Spur, Mt. Langdon Trail
Conditions: Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes
“Point-to-point, Davis Path to Mt. Langdon TH over Mt. Crawford, Resolution ledges, Resolution South Knob, and Mt. Parker. 3-5" fresh snow over a consolidated base and a few hidden postholes here and there, worst going up Resolution. Bareboots/spikes to just past Mt. Resolution, where we opted for snowshoes on the untraveled ridge. Bareboots the last couple of miles. Resolution's icy and sloping ledges require care to traverse. We lucked out and spotted the obscure, unmarked side path to the South Knob, a gem of the White Mtns. What a spot!! From Mt. Parker to the road had seen some traffic, but it was still tricky following the trail in a couple of spots, especially where the trail arcs around in a horseshoe. I really enjoyed this hike. Thanks J&C!”
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…”
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21°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 21°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
53 mph
Summit gusts
Waterproof shell
Daytime gusts near 53 mph above treeline, and a shell is what blocks it.
10h 52m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 5:56 PM, so a late start or a slow descent ends in the dark.
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Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth.
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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