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Imp Face

Eastern White Mountains - NH52 With a View peak guide

45 ft Eastern White Mountains
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3,165 ft

Imp Face

Mountain Overview
Imp Face is a 3,165-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
3,165 ft
Prominence
45 ft
Range
Eastern White Mountains
Trail type
Out & back
Difficulty
Moderate
Exposure
High - cliff-edge viewpoint; wind/ice hazard.
Typical time
2.6–3.6 hours
Best seasons
Year-round; winter adds ice/ladder risk and requires traction.
Water availability
Limited - brooks early; none near the viewpoint/ridge.
Cell reception
Spotty - better at the ledge; unreliable lower down.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Imp Face is a 3,165-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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Imp Face: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 44.3211, -71.1898

Trails: NH-16 trailhead > Imp Trail > summit

Trails

Route details

NH-16 trailhead > Imp Trail > summit
Distance
4.4 mi
Elevation gain
1850 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail type
Out & back

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 Imp Face · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Imp Face · 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

NH-16 trailhead
Trailhead
NH-16 trailhead
Parking notes
Small Route 16 pullouts/trailhead parking near Dolly Copp area; limited capacity.

Difficulty Metrics

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

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
High - cliff-edge viewpoint; wind/ice hazard.
Weather exposure
Medium - forested approach; fully exposed at the ledge.
Water availability
Limited - brooks early; none near the viewpoint/ridge.
Cell reception
Spotty - better at the ledge; unreliable lower down.
Emergency bailout
Imp Trail loop allows return via either branch to Route 16; longer traverses bail via Carter Range junctions.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Steep forest trail; rocky/ledgy climbing near Imp Face.
Scramble sections
Yes - steep ledges and a ladder/step section near the viewpoint.
View type
Ledge overlook - dramatic cliff viewpoint toward the Presidential Range.
Summit marker
No formal summit sign; viewpoint ledge with occasional cairn.
Flora / environment
Hardwoods low; spruce-fir higher; lichen/moss on ledges.

Conditions & Access