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Mount Kearsarge

Southern New Hampshire - NH52 With a View peak guide

2,108 ft Southern New Hampshire
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2,935 ft

Mount Kearsarge

Mountain Overview
Mount Kearsarge is a 2,935-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,935 ft
Prominence
2,108 ft
Range
Southern New Hampshire
Trail type
Loop
Difficulty
Easy/Moderate
Exposure
Medium - open summit/tower exposure; forested approach.
Typical time
1.4–2.5 hours
Best seasons
Year-round; summer/fall most popular; winter can be windy/icy on summit rock.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal low-trail water; none near summit.
Cell reception
Good - often strong on summit/tower; weaker lower down.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Mount Kearsarge is a 2,935-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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Mount Kearsarge: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 43.3835, -71.8571

Trails: Winslow State Park > Barlow Trail up > Winslow Trail down

Route details

Winslow State Park > Barlow Trail up > Winslow Trail down
Distance
2.8 mi
Elevation gain
1100 ft
Difficulty
Easy/Moderate
Trail type
Loop

Current Summit Weather

NOAA / NWS point forecast for this summit location.

Astronomy

Sun and moon timing for this peak.

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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 Mount Kearsarge · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Mount Kearsarge · 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

Winslow State Park
Trailhead
Winslow State Park
Parking notes
State-park access points can be busy; follow posted fees/hours and seasonal road status.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Easy/Moderate
Typical completion time
1.4–2.5 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Medium - open summit/tower exposure; forested approach.
Weather exposure
High - open summit can be windy with fast-changing weather.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal low-trail water; none near summit.
Cell reception
Good - often strong on summit/tower; weaker lower down.
Emergency bailout
Multiple maintained trails descend to park trailheads; simplest is return by ascent route.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Well-used park trails; rocky near summit with moderate grades (route-dependent).
Scramble sections
Minor - short rock steps near summit.
View type
360° expansive - open summit with fire tower.
Summit marker
Fire tower with summit signage/cairn.
Flora / environment
Hardwoods low; mixed conifer higher; open rocky summit with lichens.

Conditions & Access