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Eagle Crag

Eastern White Mountains - NH52 With a View peak guide

60 ft Eastern White Mountains
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3,020 ft

Eagle Crag

Mountain Overview
Eagle Crag is a 3,020-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
3,020 ft
Prominence
60 ft
Range
Eastern White Mountains
Trail type
Loop
Difficulty
Difficult/Very Difficult
Exposure
Medium - exposed ledges with drop-offs; forested approach.
Typical time
6.3–7.3 hours
Best seasons
Late spring–fall; winter is remote and icy.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal water low; none on ledges/summit.
Cell reception
Spotty - occasional on ledges; weak in drainages.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Eagle Crag is a 3,020-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
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Area Map

NH52WAV area map with summit marker and available nearby trail geometry.

Peak area map

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Eagle Crag: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 44.2538, -71.0720

Trails: US-113 trailhead > Baldface Circle loop including Eagle Crag

Route details

US-113 trailhead > Baldface Circle loop including Eagle Crag
Distance
10.0 mi
Elevation gain
3650 ft
Difficulty
Difficult/Very Difficult
Trail type
Loop

Current Summit Weather

NOAA / NWS point forecast for this summit location.

Astronomy

Sun and moon timing for this peak.

USNO Snapshot unavailable

Astronomy timing is temporarily unavailable.

Monthly Weather Averages

NOAA/NCEI nClimGrid · summit-specific grid cell
Summit-area climate context

These 1991–2020 gridded normals use the nearest NOAA cell to this summit. They describe regional climatology, not exact summit observations or a forecast.

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Sources & method

Climate reference: NOAA nClimGrid cell nearest Eagle Crag · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Eagle Crag · 2026

Wind is not displayed: January hourly coverage is below the 80% threshold.

NOAA/NCEI · nClimGrid Monthly Gridded Climate Normals 1991-2020

Climatology describes typical conditions, not a forecast.

Parking & Access

US-113 trailhead
Trailhead
US-113 trailhead
Parking notes
Remote road access with small pullouts; confirm road conditions and avoid blocking gates.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Difficult/Very Difficult
Typical completion time
6.3–7.3 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Medium - exposed ledges with drop-offs; forested approach.
Weather exposure
Medium - ledges amplify wind/ice; approach sheltered.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal water low; none on ledges/summit.
Cell reception
Spotty - occasional on ledges; weak in drainages.
Emergency bailout
Usually out-and-back; conservative turnarounds recommended due to remoteness.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Backcountry-feeling approach; rough tread with ledgy summit zones.
Scramble sections
Minor - short hands-on moves on ledge steps.
View type
Ledge overlook - multiple rocky ledges; Eagle Crag primary viewpoint with optional nearby high points (Meader).
Summit marker
Cairns/informal markers; viewpoint ledges are the destination.
Flora / environment
Mixed hardwood/conifer; spruce-fir pockets; lichen ledges.

Conditions & Access