Holt Peak
About
Holt Peak is a summit in southern New Hampshire, about 5 miles from the town of Peterborough. Its closeness to town makes it an easy fit alongside other outings in the area. September is a comfortable month to go, with typical averages of highs around 71°F and lows near 50°F at the Jaffrey airport weather station, about 6 miles away. That station sits roughly 1,000 feet below the peak, so expect cooler temperatures on top. For a nearby walk, Berry Pasture Trail is about a mile away and Marion Davis Trail is about 2.4 miles off. Paddlers can head to the Contoocook River, roughly 5 miles away, and Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities lie about 7 miles from the summit.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
2,058 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Holt Peak
New Hampshire
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–81°F and lows of 44–59°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Jaffrey Muni Ap, NH weather station, 6.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan31° high13° low
- Feb34° high14° low
- Mar42° high23° low
- Apr55° high33° low
- May67° high44° low
- Jun75° high54° low
- Jul81° high59° low
- Aug79° high57° low
- Sep71° high50° low
- Oct59° high39° low
- Nov47° high30° low
- Dec36° high20° low
The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.
Nearby
- Berry Pasture TrailHiking1 mi
- Casalis Forest Trail 02Hiking2.4 mi
- Marion Davis TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Contoocook RiverCanoeing4.9 mi
- Monadnock RegionRock climbing6.2 mi
- Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use FacilitiesCamping6.8 mi
- Nubanusit BrookCanoeing8.2 mi
- Purgatory FallsRock climbing9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
