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Mount Hayes

Mahoosuc Range - NH52 With a View peak guide

612 ft Mahoosuc Range
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2,573 ft

Mount Hayes

Mountain Overview
Mount Hayes is a 2,573-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,573 ft
Prominence
612 ft
Range
Mahoosuc Range
Trail type
Out & back
Difficulty
Moderate
Exposure
Medium - exposure localized to viewpoint ledges/openings.
Typical time
2.9–3.9 hours
Best seasons
Late spring–fall; winter is remote and icy.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal water low; carry water.
Cell reception
Spotty - occasional ridge reception; unreliable lower down.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Mount Hayes is a 2,573-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 Hayes: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 44.4157, -71.1603

Trails: Hogan Rd > Mahoosuc Trail > summit

Trails

Route details

Hogan Rd > Mahoosuc Trail > summit
Distance
5.0 mi
Elevation gain
1750 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.

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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 Hayes · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Mount Hayes · 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

Hogan Rd
Trailhead
Hogan Rd
Parking notes
Limited trailhead parking; some approaches use forest roads—confirm conditions and avoid blocking gates.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate
Typical completion time
2.9–3.9 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Medium - exposure localized to viewpoint ledges/openings.
Weather exposure
Medium - exposed openings windy/icy; forested travel sheltered.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal water low; carry water.
Cell reception
Spotty - occasional ridge reception; unreliable lower down.
Emergency bailout
Out-and-back typical; conservative turnarounds recommended due to remoteness.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Rugged forest hiking with rocks/roots; may feel remote depending on approach.
Scramble sections
Minor - occasional hands-on steps near viewpoints.
View type
Partial - viewpoint openings for north-country views; summit may be partly wooded.
Summit marker
Small cairn/sign; views from nearby openings.
Flora / environment
Mixed hardwood-conifer; spruce-fir patches; mossy forest floor.

Conditions & Access