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Mount Pemigewasset

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147 ft Western White Mountains
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2,552 ft

Mount Pemigewasset

Mountain Overview
Mount Pemigewasset is a 2,552-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,552 ft
Prominence
147 ft
Range
Western White Mountains
Trail type
Out & back
Difficulty
Moderate
Exposure
High - open ledges and cliff edges.
Typical time
1.9–2.9 hours
Best seasons
Late spring–fall; winter possible but ledges can be dangerously icy.
Water availability
Limited - generally dry; little/no reliable water.
Cell reception
Spotty - often decent on ledges; weaker in forest.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Mount Pemigewasset is a 2,552-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 Pemigewasset: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 44.0978, -71.6990

Trails: Flume Visitor Center > Mount Pemigewasset Trail

Trails

Route details

Flume Visitor Center > Mount Pemigewasset Trail
Distance
3.6 mi
Elevation gain
1250 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 Pemigewasset · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Mount Pemigewasset · 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

Flume Visitor Center
Trailhead
Flume Visitor Center
Parking notes
Popular trailhead near Lincoln/Franconia Notch region; arrive early and follow posted parking/fee rules.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate
Typical completion time
1.9–2.9 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
High - open ledges and cliff edges.
Weather exposure
High - fully exposed ledges; avoid thunderstorms, wind, and ice.
Water availability
Limited - generally dry; little/no reliable water.
Cell reception
Spotty - often decent on ledges; weaker in forest.
Emergency bailout
Out-and-back; turn around before the ledge zone if conditions worsen.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Short, steep, rocky hike; roots/rocks to open ledges near top.
Scramble sections
Minor - steep rock steps/ledges may require hands (esp. descent).
View type
Ledge overlook - open rocky ledges with excellent Franconia Notch views.
Summit marker
Cairns/signage near ledges; viewpoint is the destination.
Flora / environment
Hardwoods low; mixed conifer higher; lichen/low shrub on ledges.

Conditions & Access