3,165 ft | Carter | 0 routes
As of October 6, 2026
Trail conditions on Imp Face are currently rated Moderate. At 8:20 PM ET it was 35°F at the summit (3,165 ft), feeling like 27°F, with NNW winds at 6 mph. See the hour-by-hour Imp Face weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Imp Face weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
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Month-by-month conditions from our daily records
Feels like 27°F
~2.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of October 7, 2026
Cold, dry early-October conditions with no recent precipitation, but strong winds at elevation and temperatures near or below freezing make for a chilly, blustery hike. Short fall daylight (about 11.5 hours) means starting early and carrying a headlamp. Wednesday looks like the best day, with milder temps and low precipitation chances before drizzle arrives Thursday.
The trailhead (~2,000ft) is near 35-44°F while the summit (~3,165ft) is colder at 31-39°F with notably stronger winds and a wind chill near 14°F, and the freezing level straddles the hike so expect icing on higher sections. Start with layers you can adjust and add a windproof shell and warm hat before leaving treeline shelter.
Best Hiking Window
Wednesday mid-morning through early afternoon, when temperatures peak near 51°F with low precipitation chances; avoid Tuesday night and late-day starts due to cold and early darkness.
Last synthesized Oct 6, 8:20 PM ET
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Trail: Imp Trail, North Carter Trail, Carter Moriah Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Nineteen Mile Brook Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
Trail: Imp Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Excellent morning to hike the Imp Loop. Was lacking a .9 section for the WMG. A huge thanks to the trail crew working on trail today! Trails looking great!”
Trail: Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter Moriah Trail, North Carter Trail, Imp Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky
“The weather today was *chefs kiss*. We didn’t use traction until almost 3 miles in. Loads of ice - snow shoes were overkill. We encountered an extremely aggressive grouse going up to Carter dome as an fyi. The ice going down north Carter trail to Imp was very thick for extended periods of the trail (traction definitely needed!). We did Imp face which was a delight! Adds a few miles and a lot more fun.”
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Tuesday Oct 6 | Today Oct 7 | Tomorrow Oct 8 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | drizzle | drizzle | sun+drizzle | mostly clear |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 33° 31° | 39° 34° | 42° 37° | 46° 42° | 53° 48° | 52° 50° | 52° 51° | 53° 49° | 48° 41° |
| Chill °F | 15° | 20° | 24° | 35° | 41° | 43° | — | 42° | 32° |
| Wind mph | 36 | 30 | 31 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 20 |
| Gust mph est. | 58 | 48 | 50 | 22 | 32 | 37 | 29 | 35 | 32 |
| Storm risk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Chance of precip | 4% | 3% | 1% | 6% | 6% | 13% | 24% | 24% | 11% |
| Freezing ft | 4,748 ft | 9,318 ft | 7,189 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 58% | 62% |
| Vis mi | 8 | 10 | clear | clear | clear | clear | 8 | clear | clear |
| UV | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | — |
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| Elevation | Tuesday Oct 6 | Today Oct 7 | Tomorrow Oct 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,165 ft | 31/33° 36 | 42/46° 14 | 51/52° 18 |
| 2,500 ft | 33/36° 27 | 43/48° 11 | 53/54° 11 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 35/38° 22 | 44/50° 9 | 54/56° 9 |
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11h 21m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 6:13 PM, so a late start or a slow descent ends in the dark.
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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.
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Rising from the Carter-Moriah Range in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire, this 3,165-foot summit is best known for the dramatic Imp Profile, a natural rock formation visible from Route 16 in the valley below. The peak is accessible via the Imp Trail, a moderate loop that winds through northern hardwood and spruce-fir forest before reaching open ledges with sweeping views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range to the west. While the summit itself is largely wooded, the exposed ledges just below offer some of the finest panoramic views in the region relative to the effort required. The moderate rating and manageable mileage make it an appealing objective for intermediate hikers. As part of the 52 With a View list, Imp Face rewards those seeking rewarding scenery without committing to the more demanding peaks of the surrounding range.
Elevation
3,165 ft
Range
Carter
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.3211, -71.1898
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