3,053 ft | Doublehead | 0 routes
As of September 1, 2026
Trail conditions on Doublehead Mountain are currently rated Good. It's 61°F (feels like 62°F) with E winds at 5 mph. See the hour-by-hour Doublehead Mountain weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Doublehead Mountain weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 62°F
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026
Doublehead Mountain is in great shape for hiking with clear skies, light winds, and mild temperatures. No significant hazards are present, and trail reports show only minor, avoidable mud. Best conditions are expected early on, before rain moves in later in the week.
Expect a modest temperature drop of a few degrees and a slight increase in wind from trailhead to summit; a light wind layer is sufficient given the mild forecast and lack of above-treeline exposure.
Best Hiking Window
Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning offers the driest, calmest conditions before rain chances increase Wednesday night into Thursday.
Last synthesized Sep 1, 5:40 PM
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Trailblazer adds the full 7-day summit forecast, the best day to go for every peak, and conditions for each route up.
Trail: Thompson Road, Doublehead Trail, Crawford Ridgepole Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“This was mainly a trip to check on the status of the road repairs, but I also continued up Doublehead Trail to the ridge and view ledge. The trail itself was a mix of dry and wet ground with some mud. Lots of water draining off the slopes and in one short section the trail and the drainage were the same. The steep push up to the ledge is pretty rugged but not atypical for this area. Excellent views from the ledge and a restricted view from the summit cairn on the east peak. No one else seen. Maybe the bugs got them.”
Trail: New Path, Old Path, Doublehead Ski Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Met 2 hikers on the trail one was friendly.”
Trail: Crawford-Ridgepole Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
“Crawford-Ridgepole Trail is very steep at the beginning, including a tricky scramble up a rock face less than 1/2 mile in. After that the grade moderates and there are some PUDs before you reach the intersection with Doublehead Trail. It's definitely worth the short detour down Doublehead Trail to the south facing ledges. Great views of Red Hill, Squam Lakes, and more. After taking in the view, I went back down Crawford-Ridgepole Trail to my car. If you haven't done it before, I recommend continuing west on Crawford-Ridgepole to Mt. Squam and beyond. It's a very rough, less-used section with a gorgeous view north toward Sandwich Dome. The whole trail is a gem and tougher than you might expect.”
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Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | cloudy | sunny | fog | fog | drizzle | rain | rain | drizzle | cloudy |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 57° 54° | 61° 56° | 56° 52° | 52° 51° | 52° 52° | 52° 51° | 55° 53° | 60° 55° | 61° 58° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 4 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 3 | 7 |
| Gust mph est. | — | — | — | 17 | 26 | 38 | 30 | — | 11 |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,390 ft | 12,994 ft | 12,973 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 99% | 37% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 10 | clear | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | 4 |
| UV | 3 | 6 | — | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
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| Elevation | Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,053 ft | 54/57° 4 | 51/52° 11 | 53/55° 25 |
| 2,500 ft | 55/58° 4 | 53/53° 10 | 54/56° 20 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 56/59° 3 | 54/54° 8 | 55/57° 17 |
4 more days of forecast — plan around the weather window, not just tomorrow.
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.
No routes available for this peak.
Rising above the Saco Valley near North Conway, this modest but rewarding summit sits within the White Mountain National Forest and offers hikers a satisfying objective without requiring extreme commitment. The peak is actually a double summit — North and South Doublehead — connected by a short ridge, giving the range its distinctive name. Trails through northern hardwood and boreal forest lead to both tops, with South Doublehead featuring a fire warden's cabin and limited but pleasant viewpoints. North Doublehead provides the better open views, with sightlines stretching across the valley toward the Moat Mountains and Conway Lake. The terrain remains forested for most of the ascent with minimal above-treeline exposure, making this a solid choice for hikers building experience in the Whites. As a 52 With A View (52 WAV) candidate, it attracts peak-baggers seeking a complete tour of New Hampshire's varied summits.
Elevation
3,053 ft
Range
Doublehead
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.1643, -71.1304
North Doublehead
3,053 ft
44.1677, -71.1302
South Doublehead
2,939 ft
44.1608, -71.1306
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