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Hedgehog Mountain

Sandwich Range - NH52 With a View peak guide

499 ft Sandwich Range
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2,543 ft

Hedgehog Mountain

Mountain Overview
Hedgehog Mountain is a 2,543-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,543 ft
Prominence
499 ft
Range
Sandwich Range
Trail type
Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Exposure
Medium - exposure localized to ledges.
Typical time
2.6–3.6 hours
Best seasons
May–Oct; winter possible but ledges can be icy.
Water availability
Limited - generally dry; seasonal water low only.
Cell reception
Spotty - sometimes at viewpoints; weak in forest.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Hedgehog Mountain is a 2,543-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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Hedgehog Mountain: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 43.9742, -71.3672

Trails: Kancamagus Hwy > UNH Trail counterclockwise loop

Trails

Route details

Kancamagus Hwy > UNH Trail counterclockwise loop
Distance
4.8 mi
Elevation gain
1350 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
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 Hedgehog Mountain · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Hedgehog Mountain · 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

Kancamagus Hwy
Trailhead
Kancamagus Hwy
Parking notes
Limited Albany-area trailhead parking; busy in peak season. Follow posted access guidance.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate
Typical completion time
2.6–3.6 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Medium - exposure localized to ledges.
Weather exposure
Medium - ledges windy/icy; approach sheltered.
Water availability
Limited - generally dry; seasonal water low only.
Cell reception
Spotty - sometimes at viewpoints; weak in forest.
Emergency bailout
Out-and-back; turn around before committing to icy ledges.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Short-to-moderate hike with steep pitches; rocky/rooty tread and ledge sections.
Scramble sections
Minor - short hands-on rock steps near ledges.
View type
Partial - multiple ledge outlooks; wooded sections between viewpoints.
Summit marker
Informal cairns/markers near viewpoints.
Flora / environment
Hardwoods/mixed conifer; lichen/low shrub on ledges.

Conditions & Access