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Mount Shaw

Southern New Hampshire - NH52 With a View peak guide

2,348 ft Southern New Hampshire
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2,990 ft

Mount Shaw

Mountain Overview
Mount Shaw is a 2,990-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,990 ft
Prominence
2,348 ft
Range
Southern New Hampshire
Trail type
Out & back
Difficulty
Moderate/Difficult
Exposure
Medium - exposed summit clearing; mostly forested trails.
Typical time
3.5–4.5 hours
Best seasons
Apr–Nov; winter depends on access/ice.
Water availability
Limited - crossings on some routes; none reliable on summit.
Cell reception
Spotty - often improves on summit; limited below.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Mount Shaw is a 2,990-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 Shaw: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 43.7438, -71.2745

Trails: Varies (via Mt. Shaw Trail or Italian Trail)

Route details

Varies (via Mt. Shaw Trail or Italian Trail)
Distance
6.0 mi
Elevation gain
2000 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 Shaw · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Mount Shaw · 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

Varies (via Mt. Shaw Trail or Italian Trail)
Trailhead
Varies (via Mt. Shaw Trail or Italian Trail)
Parking notes
Use designated Castle in the Clouds/Conservation Area hiker parking (seasonal crowding); some routes start near Route 171. Follow posted rules/fees.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate/Difficult
Typical completion time
3.5–4.5 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Medium - exposed summit clearing; mostly forested trails.
Weather exposure
Medium - summit clearing windy; approach sheltered.
Water availability
Limited - crossings on some routes; none reliable on summit.
Cell reception
Spotty - often improves on summit; limited below.
Emergency bailout
Many intersecting trails allow shorter descents back to trailheads; retreat via nearest junction.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Steady climb with rocky sections and occasional brook crossings (route-dependent).
Scramble sections
Minor - short rocky steps/slabs.
View type
Partial to near-panoramic - open summit clearing and nearby spurs (e.g., Black Snout).
Summit marker
Small summit sign/cairn; historic fire-tower site (tower gone).
Flora / environment
Hardwoods low; mixed conifer higher; ledge outcrops with lichens.

Conditions & Access