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Mount Israel

Sandwich Range - NH52 With a View peak guide

1,204 ft Sandwich Range
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2,636 ft

Mount Israel

Mountain Overview
Mount Israel is a 2,636-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,636 ft
Prominence
1,204 ft
Range
Sandwich Range
Trail type
Out & back
Difficulty
Moderate
Exposure
Medium - exposure localized to ledge viewpoints.
Typical time
2.5–3.5 hours
Best seasons
Late spring–fall; winter possible but ledges can be icy.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal water low; none reliable near summit ledges.
Cell reception
Spotty - often improves at viewpoints; weak lower down.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Mount Israel is a 2,636-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 Israel: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 43.8456, -71.4723

Trails: Diamond Ledge Rd > Wentworth Trail

Trails

Route details

Diamond Ledge Rd > Wentworth Trail
Distance
4.2 mi
Elevation gain
1700 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 Mount Israel · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Mount Israel · 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

Diamond Ledge Rd
Trailhead
Diamond Ledge Rd
Parking notes
Limited rural trailhead parking; respect private property and arrive early on weekends.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate
Typical completion time
2.5–3.5 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Medium - exposure localized to ledge viewpoints.
Weather exposure
Medium - ledges exposed to wind/ice; approach sheltered.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal water low; none reliable near summit ledges.
Cell reception
Spotty - often improves at viewpoints; weak lower down.
Emergency bailout
Out-and-back typical; loop options can descend alternate trails to the same trailhead corridor if planned.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Moderate climb; rocky near top with ledge viewpoints close to summit.
Scramble sections
Minor - short hands-on ledge steps.
View type
Partial to near-panoramic - excellent ledge views over the Squam Lake region.
Summit marker
Cairns/signage near ledges; high point may be partly wooded.
Flora / environment
Hardwoods low; mixed conifer higher; lichen/low shrub on ledges.

Conditions & Access