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Stinson Mountain

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1,510 ft Western White Mountains
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2,890 ft

Stinson Mountain

Mountain Overview
Stinson Mountain is a 2,890-foot member of the New Hampshire 52 With a View list.
General Info
Elevation
2,890 ft
Prominence
1,510 ft
Range
Western White Mountains
Trail type
Out & back
Difficulty
Moderate
Exposure
Medium - viewpoints exposed; most trail forested.
Typical time
2.0–3.0 hours
Best seasons
Late spring–fall; winter possible with traction on icy viewpoints.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal water low; none near summit/ledges.
Cell reception
Spotty - may improve at viewpoints; weak below.
List status
Current — 2025-06 revision
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Stinson Mountain is a 2,890-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

Static map preview

Stinson Mountain: summit area with linked trail context.

Summit: 43.8348, -71.7790

Trails: Lower Doe Town Rd > Stinson Mountain Trail

Trails

Route details

Lower Doe Town Rd > Stinson Mountain Trail
Distance
3.6 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 Stinson Mountain · 1991-2020 · 0.041666666666666664° grid

Solar reference: Stinson 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

Lower Doe Town Rd
Trailhead
Lower Doe Town Rd
Parking notes
Small trailhead parking; winter roadside conditions can reduce capacity.

Difficulty Metrics

Difficulty class
Moderate
Typical completion time
2.0–3.0 hours
Route options
1

Risk & Preparation

Exposure
Medium - viewpoints exposed; most trail forested.
Weather exposure
Medium - viewpoints windy/icy; approach sheltered.
Water availability
Limited - seasonal water low; none near summit/ledges.
Cell reception
Spotty - may improve at viewpoints; weak below.
Emergency bailout
Usually out-and-back; some routes offer alternate descents depending on approach.

Wilderness Safety

Data TBD for this route.

Trail & Terrain

Terrain
Steady, sometimes steep forest climb with rocky/rooty sections; ledges near top.
Scramble sections
Minor - short ledgy steps near viewpoints.
View type
360° expansive - former fire-tower site/ledges provide wide valley views.
Summit marker
Old fire-tower site (foundation/clearing) with occasional signage/cairn.
Flora / environment
Hardwoods low; spruce-fir higher; lichen on ledges.

Conditions & Access