2,680 ft | Sandwich Range | 0 routes
Feels like 41°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 1.79" (24h) · 2.08" (48h)
Snow: 4.3" (24h) · 4.3" (48h)
~4°F drop per 1,000ft
Potash Mountain is showing DIFFICULT conditions
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Sunday offers the best window, as Saturday's heavy snow and 100% precipitation make hiking inadvisable. Wait for Sunday's precipitation to clear and allow trail surfaces to stabilize before heading out. An early morning start Sunday is recommended to maximize time before any refreezing or additional precipitation.
Trail: Downes Brook Trail, Mt. Potash Trail, UNH Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery
“The trails are in great condition, minor areas of mud that are easily avoidable. Great weather and incredible views.”
Trail: Mt. Potash Trail
Conditions: Snow - Wet/Sticky
“Trail is broken out well, wore snowshoes the whole way. Saw a few others in either spikes or snowshoes, had long stretches without seeing anyone. Snow was getting sticky, no visible/notable postholes!”
Trail: UNH Trail, Downes Brook Trail, Mt. Potash
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular
“Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day today! Trails are all well packed highways. I barebooted, but some may prefer micros. Shoutout to Bill and friends for their hiking suggestions and conversation! Hope you guys make it to Momo's soon! Haha”
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 2,680 feet in the Sandwich Range of central New Hampshire, this rewarding moderate hike delivers outsized views relative to its elevation. The trail winds through pleasant hardwood and mixed forest before opening onto open ledges near the summit, where hikers are treated to sweeping panoramas of the surrounding Sandwich Range peaks and the Lakes Region to the south. The exposed rocky summit provides a genuine above-treeline feel uncommon for a peak of this modest height, making it a satisfying destination for hikers seeking open views without committing to a more strenuous alpine climb. As a member of the 52 With a View (52 WAV) peak list, it attracts peak baggers looking to combine accessibility with scenic reward. Its relatively straightforward approach and well-defined trail character make it an excellent choice for intermediate hikers exploring the less-traveled southern Whites.
Elevation
2,680 ft
Range
Sandwich Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
43.9821, -71.3909
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