2,382 ft | Belknap Range | 1 route
Feels like 33°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.07" (24h) · 1.55" (48h)
~4.2°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Early Sunday morning offers the clearest conditions with no precipitation. Rain returns later Sunday and persists into Monday. If hiking this weekend, go as early as possible Sunday. Tuesday or Wednesday may offer a drier window as conditions gradually improve.
Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth, Mt. Washington Avalanche Center, USGS Stream Levels, OpenWeather Air Quality.
AI-generated from public data. Always verify conditions before heading out — backcountry weather can change quickly.
Rising to 2,382 feet in the Belknap Range of the Lakes Region, this central New Hampshire summit offers a rewarding moderate hike with a surprisingly open, rocky summit that punches above its modest elevation. Hikers are treated to sweeping panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding lakes region, with the White Mountains visible on clear days to the north. The trail network on Belknap Mountain is well-established and accessible, featuring a historic fire tower at the summit that further extends the already impressive sightlines in all directions. As the highest peak in the Belknap Range, it serves as the crown jewel of the Belknap 12 peak list, making it a natural starting point or capstone objective for those working through the collection. The relatively short approach combined with above-treeline summit exposure makes this an excellent introduction to New Hampshire ridge hiking.
Elevation
2,382 ft
Range
Belknap Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
43.5178, -71.3692
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