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Mount Cube (South Peak)

Southern New Hampshire - NH52 With a View peak guide

857 ft Southern New Hampshire
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2,916 ft

Mount Cube (South Peak)

Mountain Overview
Mount Cube (South Peak) is a 2,916-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,916 ft
Prominence
857 ft
Range
Southern New Hampshire
Trail type
Out & back
Difficulty
Moderate/Difficult
Exposure
Medium - open ledges with drop-offs (localized).
Typical time
4.0–5.0 hours
Best seasons
Late spring–fall; winter possible with traction on icy ledges.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal low-trail water; none reliable at ledges.
Cell reception
Spotty - often some signal on ledges; weak below.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Mount Cube (South Peak) is a 2,916-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 Cube (South Peak): summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 43.8857, -72.0235

Trails: NH-25A trailhead > Appalachian Trail

Trails

Route details

NH-25A trailhead > Appalachian Trail
Distance
6.8 mi
Elevation gain
2100 ft
Difficulty
Moderate/Difficult
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 Mount Cube (South Peak) · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Mount Cube (South Peak) · 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-25A trailhead
Trailhead
NH-25A trailhead
Parking notes
Small rural trailhead parking; shoulder conditions can be muddy in spring.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate/Difficult
Typical completion time
4.0–5.0 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Medium - open ledges with drop-offs (localized).
Weather exposure
Medium - ledges windy/icy; approach sheltered.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal low-trail water; none reliable at ledges.
Cell reception
Spotty - often some signal on ledges; weak below.
Emergency bailout
Out-and-back or loop using trail junctions back to same road corridor.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Steep climb to ledges; rocky footing and open ledge walking near top.
Scramble sections
Minor - short hands-on rock steps near viewpoints.
View type
360° expansive - open ledges with broad valley and White Mountain views.
Summit marker
Cairns/signage near ledges; high point may be slightly wooded.
Flora / environment
Hardwoods low; spruce-fir near top; lichen/low shrub on ledges.

Conditions & Access