2,965 ft | Kilkenny | 0 routes
As of October 6, 2026
Trail conditions on Rogers Ledge are currently rated Moderate. At 8:20 PM ET it was 36°F at the summit (2,965 ft), feeling like 25°F, with W winds at 13 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
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Month-by-month conditions from our daily records
Feels like 25°F
~3.2°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of October 7, 2026
Cold, dry, and clear conditions with no recent precipitation, but gusty west winds and wind chills in the teens near the summit make it a cold-weather outing. Daylight is limited to about 11.5 hours, so an early start and a firm turnaround time are advised. Wednesday looks like the better of the next two days, with Thursday bringing heavy rain.
Expect roughly 4-10°F colder and noticeably windier at the summit than at the trailhead, with wind chill dropping from the low 20s to the mid-teens. The freezing level sits near or just above the summit elevation, so treat the upper trail as the cold transition zone: start with a warm base layer and carry an insulating layer and shell to add at the ledge.
Best Hiking Window
Wednesday mid-morning through early afternoon, after frost has warmed off the rock and with plenty of daylight to finish before dark; start early enough to be off the ledge well before sunset.
Last synthesized Oct 6, 8:20 PM ET
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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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Tuesday Oct 6 | Today Oct 7 | Tomorrow Oct 8 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | sunny | rain | drizzle |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 33° 31° | 39° 33° | 39° 38° | 46° 39° | 54° 48° | 52° 51° | 52° 51° | 53° 49° | 49° 41° |
| Chill °F | 15° | 19° | 25° | 30° | 41° | — | — | 41° | 30° |
| Wind mph | 35 | 28 | 32 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 30 |
| Gust mph est. | 56 | 42 | 50 | 27 | 34 | 42 | 37 | 45 | 48 |
| Storm risk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - |
| Chance of precip | 3% | 1% | - | 8% | 9% | 15% | 38% | 38% | 29% |
| Freezing ft | 4,408 ft | 9,531 ft | 7,110 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 46% | 79% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 9 | 10 | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | 3 | clear |
| UV | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 4 | — |
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| Elevation | Tuesday Oct 6 | Today Oct 7 | Tomorrow Oct 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 2,965 ft | 31/33° 35 | 39/46° 17 | 51/52° 23 |
| 2,500 ft | 33/35° 30 | 40/47° 13 | 53/54° 17 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 35/37° 24 | 41/49° 10 | 54/56° 14 |
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45 mph
Summit gusts
Waterproof shell
Daytime gusts near 45 mph above treeline, and a shell is what blocks it.
11h 21m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 6:13 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, 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.
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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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