2,245 ft | Belknap Range | 1 route
As of September 1, 2026
Trail conditions on Gunstock Mountain are currently rated Good. It's 52°F (feels like 49°F) with NNW winds at 3 mph. The listed route, Belknap Traverse, is 19.4 miles point to point with 5,295 ft of elevation gain, taking about 9-15 hours. See the hour-by-hour Gunstock Mountain weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Gunstock Mountain weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 49°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.06" (24h) · 0.06" (48h)
~3°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026
Gunstock Mountain offers generally favorable hiking conditions this week with mild temperatures and no significant hazards. Light rain has left trails slightly damp, so expect some soft or muddy sections, but nothing severe. Overcast skies and calm winds make for comfortable hiking, though increasing precipitation chances over the next couple of days warrant an earlier start.
Temperatures and wind are nearly identical from trailhead to summit on this low-relief hike, so no major layering transition is needed—just bring a light layer for wind and a rain shell given the damp conditions.
Best Hiking Window
Early morning Tuesday, shortly after sunrise (around 6:15-10:00 AM), offers the driest and calmest conditions before afternoon clouds and increasing precipitation chances later in the week.
Last synthesized Sep 1, 8:20 AM
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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.
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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 | drizzle | drizzle | drizzle | drizzle | cloudy | rain | showers | drizzle | cloudy |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 60° 56° | 57° 55° | 61° 56° | 56° 55° | 59° 56° | 58° 54° | 58° 57° | 61° 58° | 62° 61° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 6 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 12 |
| Gust mph est. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 0.7 | 0.2 | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,587 ft | 13,284 ft | 13,678 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | clear | 9 | 8 | 8 | clear | 0.2 | <0.1 | <0.1 | clear |
| UV | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 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 2,245 ft | 56/60° 6 | 55/56° 14 | 57/58° 18 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 56/61° 8 | 55/57° 14 | 57/59° 15 |
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.
Rising to 2,245 feet in the Belknap Range of central New Hampshire, this accessible summit sits near Lake Winnipesaukee and offers rewarding views that belie its modest elevation. As one of the Belknap 12 peaks, it draws hikers completing this popular regional peak-bagging list centered in the Lakes Region. The mountain is served by a network of ski trails and hiking paths associated with Gunstock Mountain Resort, giving it a somewhat unique character compared to more remote New Hampshire summits. Trails wind through mixed forest before opening to views of Lake Winnipesaukee, the surrounding foothills, and on clear days, the White Mountains to the north. The summit area provides limited but satisfying above-treeline exposure. Rated moderate, the hike suits hikers of varying experience levels, making it an excellent introduction to the Belknap 12 challenge while still delivering a genuinely scenic payoff.
Elevation
2,245 ft
Range
Belknap Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
43.5256, -71.3784
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