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Iron Mountain

Presidential Range - NH52 With a View peak guide

937 ft Presidential Range
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2,723 ft

Iron Mountain

Mountain Overview
Iron Mountain is a 2,723-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,723 ft
Prominence
937 ft
Range
Presidential Range
Trail type
Out & back
Difficulty
Moderate
Exposure
Medium - exposure localized to ledge viewpoints.
Typical time
2.1–3.1 hours
Best seasons
Late spring–fall; winter is remote and can involve unplowed/icy access.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal water low; none near summit.
Cell reception
Spotty - occasional on ledges; weak below.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Area Map

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

Peak area map

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Iron Mountain: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 44.1348, -71.2392

Trails: Iron Mountain Rd trailhead > Iron Mountain Trail > summit & south cliffs

Trails

Route details

Iron Mountain Rd trailhead > Iron Mountain Trail > summit & south cliffs
Distance
4.4 mi
Elevation gain
850 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 Iron Mountain · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Iron 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

Iron Mountain Rd trailhead
Trailhead
Iron Mountain Rd trailhead
Parking notes
Limited trailhead parking, often roadside/forest-road; access varies with season.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate
Typical completion time
2.1–3.1 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Medium - exposure localized to ledge viewpoints.
Weather exposure
Medium - ledges exposed; approach sheltered.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal water low; none near summit.
Cell reception
Spotty - occasional on ledges; weak below.
Emergency bailout
Usually out-and-back; conservative turnarounds recommended in poor weather.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Rugged forest climb with rocks/roots; ledge outcrops near top.
Scramble sections
Minor - short hands-on steps on ledges.
View type
Partial - ledge viewpoints near top; summit includes wooded stretches.
Summit marker
Small cairn/informal marker; best views from ledges.
Flora / environment
Mixed hardwood/conifer; lichen ledges; mossy understory.

Conditions & Access