Mount Prospect
About
Mount Prospect is a summit in New Hampshire, rising to 2,063 feet about 5 miles from the town of Plymouth. It sits in the state's northern reaches, and several trails pass within a few miles, making it a natural anchor for a day of hiking in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Plymouth show July highs around 80°F with lows near 54°F, and the summit sits well above that station, so expect cooler temperatures up top. The closest trail is Loop, about half a mile away, and the Mount Prospect Trail lies about a mile off. Farther out, the Brooks Fisher Trail and Prescott Trail are both within about 2.3 miles.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
2,063 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Mount Prospect
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 67–80°F and lows of 39–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Plymouth, NH weather station, 1.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan29° high7° low
- Feb33° high8° low
- Mar41° high18° low
- Apr55° high29° low
- May67° high39° low
- Jun75° high49° low
- Jul80° high54° low
- Aug79° high52° low
- Sep72° high45° low
- Oct58° high34° low
- Nov46° high25° low
- Dec34° high15° low
The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.
Nearby
- LoopHiking0.6 mi
- Mount Prospect TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Brooks Fisher TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Prescott TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Campton CampgroundCamping6.6 mi
- Roadside AreaRock climbing6.8 mi
- Highlander WallRock climbing6.8 mi
- Working Man BoulderRock climbing6.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
