3,030 ft | Baldface Range | 0 routes
As of August 28, 2026
Trail conditions on Eagle Crag are currently rated Moderate. It's 58°F (feels like 58°F) with S winds at 5 mph. See the hour-by-hour Eagle Crag weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Eagle Crag weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 58°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.06" (24h) · 0.37" (48h)
~4°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 28, 2026
Eagle Crag is in good summer condition overall, with mild temperatures and no exposure hazards, but recent light rain means trails and rocks will be wet and slippery, especially on ledges and roots. Wind gusts to 15-26mph and overcast skies are manageable but worth planning around. Best to hike early with good footwear given the wet, leaf-covered terrain reported by recent hikers.
Expect a noticeable increase in wind from trailhead to summit (21mph to 26mph) with temperatures dropping slightly (~4°F per 1,000ft); pack a wind layer to add at higher elevations even though freezing levels are far above this peak.
Best Hiking Window
Early morning Friday through midday Saturday, before any afternoon showers develop and while winds remain moderate
Last synthesized Aug 28, 7:20 AM
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Trail: Baldface Circle Trail, Meader Ridge Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery
“Met 4 hikers and one dog on the trail. Went up the ledges above Baldface shelter, nice and dry and a good challenge. This trail got me some exercise to help me with getting over my unease with heights.”
Trail: Road walk, Mt. Meader Trail, Meader Ridge Trail, Baldface Circle Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“Great Spring warmup loop. Weather and views were great. No major snow or ice issues, the only snow now is in the deep saddles on Meader Ridge but traction is definitely not needed on this loop. Honestly the pesky beech leaves were the challenge of the day, both with the ascent of the Meader knee and the descent down Baldface Circle.”
Trail: Baldface Circle Trail, Bicknell Ridge Trail, Meader Ridge Trail, Mt. Meader Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
“A chilly morning to start the hike with temps in the low 40s, but that's my kind of hiking weather! The two Bicknell Ridge relocations are lower down between the bottom of the trail and Eagle Cascade Link. The first is 0.7 mi. up and is short, only about 0.1 mi., and just swings out around an eroded spot. The second is 1.0 mi. up and is longer at 0.3 mi., and uses switchbacks to keep things gentle. Together, they lengthen the trail by 0.1 mi. Beautiful open ledge walking over to Eagle Crag then a steep descent back into the woods along Meader Ridge Trail. No views until to you get to the N end of the trail. The view at the end of the spur path is ok but partially blocked by trees. The WMG mentions an excellent view at the junction with Mt. Meader Trail but there's no view now. Perhaps it's because it was at the end of a long day but I can't say I was a fan of Mt. Meader Trail. Very steep at the top (like Sandwich Range steep) in the switchbacks then once on the easier terrain it felt like a long straight death march. But again, I was pretty tired at that point. All in all though, a fantastic day in the Evans Notch area!”
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Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | cloudy | cloudy | sunny | sunny | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 64° 63° | 67° 62° | 60° 50° | 52° 50° | 59° 53° | 62° 59° | 65° 62° | 68° 66° | 65° 59° |
| Chill °F | — | — | 43° | 44° | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 12 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| Gust mph est. | 19 | 32 | 37 | 27 | 20 | — | 28 | — | — |
| Storm risk | mod | mod | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,539 ft | 12,524 ft | 11,823 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | - | - | 1% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 6 | — |
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| Elevation | Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 |
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| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,030 ft | 63/64° 12 | 50/52° 17 | 62/65° 19 |
| 2,500 ft | 64/66° 9 | 51/55° 16 | 64/67° 16 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 65/68° 7 | 52/57° 13 | 63/70° 13 |
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 to 3,030 feet in the Baldface Range of New Hampshire's White Mountains, this rugged summit offers a rewarding challenge for experienced hikers seeking a less-traveled objective. The approach involves steep, demanding terrain that earns its Difficult rating, with rocky scrambles and sustained elevation gain testing hikers' endurance and route-finding skills. Near the summit, limited but meaningful above-treeline exposure rewards persistence with views across the surrounding peaks and valleys of the Evans Notch region. Eagle Crag's position within the Baldface Range places it among dramatic granite terrain characteristic of this eastern corner of the White Mountains. As a member of the 52 With a View (52 WAV) peak list, it attracts peak-baggers drawn to its combination of genuine challenge and scenic reward. The relative remoteness of this area compared to more popular White Mountain destinations gives Eagle Crag a quieter, more wilderness-like character.
Elevation
3,030 ft
Range
Baldface Range
Difficulty
Difficult
Coordinates
44.2538, -71.0720
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