3,238 ft | Smarts Mountain | 0 routes
Feels like 68°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.07" (24h) · 0.09" (48h)
~3.2°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Tuesday evening or early Wednesday morning before fog and rain move in — Wednesday carries a 52% precipitation chance and foggy conditions, making Tuesday the clearest near-term opportunity. If Wednesday or Thursday, plan for a wet outing and dress accordingly.
Trail: Daniel Doan Trail, J Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Mousely Brook Rd and Daniel Doan trailhead parkings both in good shape. Still a lot of logging activity at the bottom of Daniel Doan but it's easy to follow the trail - looks freshly marked!”
Trail: Lambert Ridge Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant
“No Ice or snow on the trail which was a bonus. Saw 4 hikers and 2 trail runners. The trail is still fairly wet in spots which was the only issue. It was sunny on the way up, but the clouds moved in just before I hit the lookout tower. On the way down had a mix of light spotty rain, some flurries and occasional sun.”
Trail: Daniel Doan Trail, J Trail, snowmobile trail P153
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Up Smarts via Daniel Doan, down via J Trail and Snowmobile Trail P153 to get back to the DD parking area on Mousely Brook Road. Ran up to the steeps at 2,500', then hiked the rest of the way up, jogged down. Daniel Doan was in its usual rough shape but is well marked. There is an active timber harvest going on on both sides of the lower part of Daniel Doan Trai, with equipment crossing the trail in two places and leaving some deep, muddy ruts. Only a single 2' wide remnant of ice/snow on the entire hike--spring is ascendant.”
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 3,238 feet in the heart of the Upper Connecticut River Valley region of New Hampshire, this rugged summit offers one of the more rewarding hikes in the region despite its modest elevation. The approach via the Lambert Ridge Trail treats hikers to an extended ridge walk with open ledges that provide sweeping views well before reaching the top. The upper mountain features meaningful above-treeline exposure across open rocky terrain, making it feel more alpine than its elevation suggests. A restored fire tower at the summit dramatically expands the panorama, delivering 360-degree views encompassing the Connecticut River Valley, Vermont's Green Mountains, and surrounding peaks. As part of the 52 With A View list, this peak earns its place through genuine scenic payoff and trail character. The Difficult rating reflects sustained climbing and rocky footing that demands solid footwear and reasonable fitness.
Elevation
3,238 ft
Range
Smarts Mountain
Difficulty
Difficult
Coordinates
43.8255, -72.0381
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