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Summit elevation: USGS 3DEP elevation at the mapped summit point.
No lift-served ski area on this mountain. Nearest ski area: Wildcat Mountain, about 68.0 miles (straight line).
| Summit | 3,352 ft / 1,022 m |
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Base map: USGS The National Map (public domain). Switch to OpenTopoMap with the layer button. Use for orientation only; carry a proper map and compass.
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Full NWS point forecast for Salmon Mountain
Forecast: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov), for the 2.5 km forecast grid cell at the summit coordinates, which accounts for elevation. Mountain weather changes fast; check again before you go.
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Calculated in your browser for the summit coordinates (standard sunrise equation, Eastern Time). From a high summit with an open horizon, the sun appears a few minutes earlier and sets a few minutes later than the sea-level times shown here; the extra minutes are estimated from the summit's height.
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Within 15 miles, straight line. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with the operator for reservations, fees and seasons.
| Town | Typical home value | Median household income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | $305,348 (Zillow, 2026-09; -0.8% in a year) | $58,250 | 683 |
| Clarksville | $215,940 (Zillow, 2026-09; -8.0% in a year) | $65,385 | 371 |
| Stewartstown | $238,692 (Zillow, 2026-09; -6.4% in a year) | $57,069 | 960 |
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), typical home, as of the month shown; when Zillow has no figure for a town, we show the Census ACS 5-year median home value (table B25077). Income: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2020–2024 (via Census Reporter), table B19013. Population: same ACS 5-year release, table B01003.
Straight-line distance.
43 named lakes and ponds within 30 miles: 14 with a public boat launch, 3 with a public swimming beach.
Straight-line distance from the summit. Lakes and towns: NH Fish and Game fishing guide data. Boat launches: NH Fish and Game public access sites. Swimming: NH Fish and Game access sites and NH DES monitored public beaches. No badge means access is unknown, not that there is none. Check local rules before you go.
Straight-line distance. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This peak is outside USFS trail data. Check the land manager below for official trail info.
| Mid-month | Sunrise | Sunset | Turn around by* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:20 AM | 4:26 PM | 2:26 PM |
| Feb | 6:47 AM | 5:10 PM | 3:10 PM |
| Mar | 6:59 AM | 6:49 PM | 4:49 PM |
| Apr | 6:01 AM | 7:28 PM | 5:28 PM |
| May | 5:15 AM | 8:05 PM | 6:05 PM |
| Jun | 4:55 AM | 8:33 PM | 6:33 PM |
| Jul | 5:10 AM | 8:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Aug | 5:44 AM | 7:54 PM | 5:54 PM |
| Sep | 6:21 AM | 6:58 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Oct | 6:58 AM | 6:01 PM | 4:01 PM |
| Nov | 6:42 AM | 4:16 PM | 2:16 PM |
| Dec | 7:16 AM | 4:02 PM | 2:02 PM |
Computed for the summit coordinates with the NOAA solar formula, Eastern Time (DST applied). *Rule of thumb: be heading down at least 2 hours before sunset; start early enough to reach the summit before this time.
Sep — the month with the fewest wet days (≥1 mm precipitation) among months where the average summit high reaches 50°F.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°F | 0°F | 50% |
| Feb | 18°F | 2°F | 49% |
| Mar | 27°F | 11°F | 46% |
| Apr | 40°F | 23°F | 50% |
| May | 54°F | 36°F | 49% |
| Jun | 62°F | 46°F | 54% |
| Jul | 67°F | 52°F | 55% |
| Aug | 65°F | 50°F | 53% |
| Sep | 59°F | 44°F | 36% |
| Oct | 46°F | 33°F | 48% |
| Nov | 33°F | 20°F | 49% |
| Dec | 22°F | 7°F | 55% |
2006–2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis from the Open-Meteo archive, adjusted to summit elevation. Reanalysis smooths mountain weather; summits like Mount Washington are often colder and windier than shown.
Hike + ski pairing: hike Salmon Mountain in summer or fall, then come back in winter to ski Wildcat Mountain, 68.0 miles away.
Summit location: Wikidata Q34902933. Elevations: Wikidata/GNIS and USGS 3D Elevation Program (EPQS). Trails & trailheads: USDA Forest Service EDW datasets. Ski stats: Ski NH. Climate: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5). Airports: OurAirports. KOA locations: OpenStreetMap contributors.