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North Doublehead and South Doublehead

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3,051 ft

North Doublehead and South Doublehead

Mountain Overview
North Doublehead and South Doublehead is a 3,051-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
3,051 ft
Prominence
958 ft
Range
Eastern White Mountains
Trail type
Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Exposure
Medium - ledge viewpoint exposure; trails mostly forested.
Typical time
2.4–3.4 hours
Best seasons
May–Oct; winter possible but lookout can be icy.
Water availability
Limited - small seasonal streams low; none near summit.
Cell reception
Spotty - sometimes at outlook; limited below.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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NH52WAV area map with summit marker and available nearby trail geometry.

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North Doublehead and South Doublehead: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 44.1677, -71.1302

Trails: Dundee Road trailhead > Doublehead Ski Trail > New Path > return via New Path

Trails

Route details

Dundee Road trailhead > Doublehead Ski Trail > New Path > return via New Path
Distance
4.0 mi
Elevation gain
1800 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail type
Loop

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 North Doublehead and South Doublehead · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: North Doublehead and South Doublehead · 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

Dundee Road trailhead
Trailhead
Dundee Road trailhead
Parking notes
Small trailhead parking in Jackson/Doublehead area; limited and seasonally busy.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate
Typical completion time
2.4–3.4 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Medium - ledge viewpoint exposure; trails mostly forested.
Weather exposure
Medium - outlook exposed to wind/ice; approach sheltered.
Water availability
Limited - small seasonal streams low; none near summit.
Cell reception
Spotty - sometimes at outlook; limited below.
Emergency bailout
Usually out-and-back; loop options can descend alternate Doublehead trails if planned.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Moderate forest climb; roots/rocks with steeper pitches.
Scramble sections
No - generally hiking; caution at ledge edge.
View type
Partial - short spur/outlook with big Mount Washington views; summit more wooded.
Summit marker
Small cairn/sign near spur; main destination is outlook ledge.
Flora / environment
Hardwoods low; spruce-fir near top; thin-soil ledge outcrops.

Conditions & Access