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Potash Mountain

Sandwich Range - NH52 With a View peak guide

247 ft Sandwich Range
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2,691 ft

Potash Mountain

Mountain Overview
Potash Mountain is a 2,691-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,691 ft
Prominence
247 ft
Range
Sandwich Range
Trail type
Out & back
Difficulty
Moderate
Exposure
Medium - exposed ledges near summit; forested approach.
Typical time
2.1–3.1 hours
Best seasons
May–Oct most popular; winter possible but brook crossing/ice add hazard.
Water availability
Yes - notable brook crossing early; can be high after rain/snowmelt.
Cell reception
Spotty - often better on ledges; weak below.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Potash Mountain is a 2,691-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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Potash Mountain: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 43.9821, -71.3909

Trails: NH-112 > Mount Potash Trail

Trails

Route details

NH-112 > Mount Potash Trail
Distance
3.8 mi
Elevation gain
1400 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 Potash Mountain · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Potash Mountain · 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

NH-112
Trailhead
NH-112
Parking notes
Limited WMNF trailhead parking near Kancamagus/Albany corridors; weekends fill early. Observe posted fee/pass signage.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate
Typical completion time
2.1–3.1 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Medium - exposed ledges near summit; forested approach.
Weather exposure
Medium - ledges windy/icy; approach sheltered.
Water availability
Yes - notable brook crossing early; can be high after rain/snowmelt.
Cell reception
Spotty - often better on ledges; weak below.
Emergency bailout
Out-and-back typical; if brook crossing becomes unsafe, turn around early.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Short, steep climb with rocky/rooty footing; early brook crossing (route-dependent).
Scramble sections
Minor - short rock steps near ledges.
View type
Ledge overlook - excellent views from open ledges near the top.
Summit marker
Cairns/informal marker on ledges; viewpoints are the destination.
Flora / environment
Hardwoods/mixed conifer; lichen ledges with low shrub.

Conditions & Access