2,965 ft | Kilkenny | 0 routes
As of August 28, 2026
Trail conditions on Rogers Ledge are currently rated Good. It's 59°F (feels like 58°F) with SSW winds at 7 mph. See the hour-by-hour Rogers Ledge weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Rogers Ledge weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 58°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.16" (24h) · 0.44" (48h)
~4°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 28, 2026
Rogers Ledge is in solid summer hiking condition with mild temperatures, light winds, and no exposure concerns since the peak has no above-treeline terrain. Expect some residual mud and wet rock on the lower Mill Brook Trail from recent rain, but nothing unusual for the season. Saturday looks like the best window with mostly dry, overcast skies and minimal precipitation.
Temperatures drop only slightly from trailhead to summit (roughly 4°F per 1,000ft), so a light layer added at the top should suffice; winds increase notably at the summit (up to 27mph) compared to the trailhead, so a wind layer is worth carrying even though this peak has no above-treeline exposure.
Best Hiking Window
Saturday, August 29, daytime hours — overcast with minimal precipitation chance and mild temperatures
Last synthesized Aug 28, 7:20 AM
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Trailblazer adds the full 7-day summit forecast, the best day to go for every peak, and conditions for each route up.
Trail: Mill Brook Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Great view day on Roger's Ledge..saw a total of 10 other hikers and two dogs, all very friendly to talk with...Saw a large bull moose on Rt. 110 in Milan shortly before York Pond Road..caution always needed in that area..as stated the Mill Brook Trail has really improved recently due to the dedication of the trail adopter(s), thanks!!”
Trail: Mill Brook Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant
“The trail was in great condition. Due to the recent rain the lower part of Mill Brook Trail was fairly muddy.”
Trail: South Pond Road, Kilkenny Ridge Trail
Conditions: Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
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Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | cloudy | drizzle | sunny | sunny | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | drizzle |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 63° 60° | 66° 59° | 55° 48° | 51° 48° | 60° 53° | 61° 60° | 62° 60° | 66° 63° | 64° 57° |
| Chill °F | — | — | 41° | 42° | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 14 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 26 |
| Gust mph est. | 22 | 27 | 34 | 24 | 21 | — | 35 | 34 | 42 |
| Storm risk | mod | mod | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 |
| Freezing ft | 12,572 ft | 12,181 ft | 11,398 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | 1% | 1% | 27% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 8 | 7 | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 6 | — |
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| Elevation | Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 2,965 ft | 60/63° 14 | 48/51° 15 | 60/62° 22 |
| 2,500 ft | 62/65° 13 | 49/53° 12 | 61/64° 16 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 64/67° 10 | 51/55° 11 | 60/67° 14 |
4 more days of forecast — plan around the weather window, not just tomorrow.
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.
Tucked in the remote Kilkenny region of northern New Hampshire, this 2,965-foot summit offers a rewarding experience for hikers seeking solitude away from the busier White Mountain crowds. The trail winds through classic northern hardwood and boreal forest before reaching the open ledges that give the peak its name. Those exposed rocky outcroppings provide the highlight of the hike — sweeping views of the Pilot Range, the Percy Peaks, and the broader North Country landscape. The above-treeline ledge exposure, while modest in scale, delivers a satisfying sense of openness uncommon for peaks at this elevation. Rated moderate in difficulty, the route is accessible to hikers with reasonable fitness and basic trail experience. As a member of the 52 With a View list, it draws peak baggers looking to explore New Hampshire's less-traveled northern ranges.
Elevation
2,965 ft
Range
Kilkenny
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.5501, -71.3619
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