2,539 ft | Twin Range | 0 routes
As of August 28, 2026
Trail conditions on Middle Sugarloaf are currently rated Good. It's 71°F (feels like 72°F) with W winds at 7 mph. See the hour-by-hour Middle Sugarloaf weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Middle Sugarloaf weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 72°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.15" (24h) · 0.33" (48h)
~4°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 28, 2026
Middle Sugarloaf is in great shape for a late-summer hike, with mild temperatures, light winds, and clear skies. Recent trip reports note minor mud in low spots but otherwise dry, stable trail conditions. This is a low-exposure, low-elevation hike well suited for a relaxed outing with no significant hazards.
Expect a modest temperature drop of a few degrees from trailhead to summit with slightly stronger winds up top; a light layer for the summit breeze should be sufficient given the short, low-elevation climb.
Best Hiking Window
Saturday morning through early afternoon offers the most stable, dry conditions before drizzle arrives Sunday
Last synthesized Aug 28, 5:20 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: Elwell Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
“Terrific afternoon for us jetlagged old folks!!! Just what was needed. Love this section of the Elwell Trail - very dry and get some cardio!!! Around 18 minutes each way with this approach.”
Trail: Sugarloaf Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Was a great day for hiking and had some company at the summit. Great views and a cool pot bellied stove at the summit. This hike is definitely one of the more remote hikes I've done.”
Trail: Sugarloaf Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Trail was in great shape.”
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Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | cloudy | cloudy | ptly cloudy | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | drizzle | drizzle |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 65° 63° | 70° 60° | 59° 50° | 54° 49° | 61° 56° | 60° 59° | 64° 60° | 71° 63° | 61° 55° |
| Chill °F | — | — | 44° | 44° | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 5 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Gust mph est. | — | 22 | 26 | 16 | 14 | — | 27 | 26 | 10 |
| Storm risk | high | mod | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,784 ft | 12,337 ft | 11,456 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 94% | 73% | 2% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | 10 | clear | clear | clear | clear | 9 | 0.8 |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 3 | 6 | — |
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| Elevation | Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 2,539 ft | 63/65° 5 | 49/54° 11 | 60/64° 17 |
| 2,500 ft | 63/65° 5 | 49/54° 11 | 60/64° 17 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 64/67° 4 | 50/56° 9 | 61/66° 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 within the Twin Range of the White Mountains, this 2,539-foot summit offers an accessible yet rewarding hiking experience suitable for those building their mountain skills. Middle Sugarloaf is one of three distinct Sugarloaf peaks in the area and stands out for its open, rocky summit, which provides surprisingly expansive views considering its modest elevation. Hikers are rewarded with panoramic sightlines toward the surrounding peaks of the Twin and Roan Highlands region, making the effort well worth it. The trail character is moderate, featuring steady elevation gain through mixed forest before emerging at the exposed summit ledges. As part of the 52 With a View (52 WAV) peak list, it attracts hikers working through this popular New Hampshire collection. Its combination of above-treeline exposure, strong views, and manageable distance makes it an appealing objective for intermediate hikers and list enthusiasts alike.
Elevation
2,539 ft
Range
Twin Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.2517, -71.5176
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