3,442 ft | Willey Range | 0 routes
As of August 29, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Avalon are currently rated Good. It's 55°F (feels like 49°F) with NW winds at 14 mph. See the hour-by-hour Mount Avalon weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Mount Avalon weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 49°F
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 29, 2026
Mount Avalon is in good late-August hiking shape with dry-to-mild trail conditions expected, mild summit temperatures, and a moderate breeze that will feel cooler on the exposed summit outlook. No significant hazards are present, though gusty winds near the summit spur may make it feel notably cooler than trailhead temperatures.
Expect a noticeable temperature drop and stronger wind at the summit compared to the trailhead—pack a light windbreaker or fleece to add once you reach the more exposed summit ledge, and expect winds nearly double those at the trailhead.
Best Hiking Window
Early morning Saturday through midday, before any Sunday drizzle arrives
Last synthesized Aug 29, 12:20 AM
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Trail: Avalon Trail, Willey Range Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Most surfaces are dry. It was easy to get around the minor snow patches without going off trail. I prefer to ascend the steep and rough Avalon Trail to the ridge and descend via the A-Z trail. The view from Mt Avalon is worth the hike up the short spur trail off the Avalon Trail. Be sure to go over Mt Willey summit down the short spur to the magnificent overlook. The sign is on the opposite side of the Willey Range Trail from the spur and faces south so it is not evident to hikers approaching from the Mt Willey summit. There are good views to the eastern Pemigewasset area from cleared out paths at the Mt Field summit. No views from Mt Tom at this time of year. Saw Painted Trillium, Red Trillium, and Hobblebush flowers.”
Trail: Avalon Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail
“Excellent short hike despite raining when we reached the summit. Cleared up as we descended.”
Trail: Avalon Trail, Willey Range Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes
“Trails are all in decent condition. On and off microspikes, mostly used when descending from the various summits. The monorail was all the May things: stable and friendly in places, icy or pointy in others, hanging on by a thread in others. Looked like some folks were making it bare boot, but I am not that bold :). Some hikers reported that the Willey stairs coming up from the South were largely ice free, though wet and missing some rungs. It starting sprinkling as I was getting to the car at 1:30, so things will stay wet.”
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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 | cloudy | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | drizzle | drizzle |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 62° 61° | 64° 57° | 56° 49° | 50° 49° | 57° 52° | 58° 56° | 58° 56° | 66° 59° | 59° 54° |
| Chill °F | — | — | 42° | 43° | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 9 | 18 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 15 |
| Gust mph est. | 14 | 29 | 38 | 26 | 22 | 46 | 45 | 38 | 24 |
| Storm risk | mod | high | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 13,051 ft | 12,589 ft | 11,206 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 3% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | clear | clear | clear | 3 | 3 |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 5 | — |
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| Elevation | Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,442 ft | 61/62° 9 | 49/50° 16 | 56/58° 28 |
| 3,300 ft | 61/62° 9 | 49/51° 16 | 57/59° 27 |
| 2,500 ft | 64/65° 4 | 50/55° 11 | 60/63° 16 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 65/67° 3 | 52/57° 9 | 61/65° 14 |
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.
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Standing at 3,442 feet in the Willey Range of Crawford Notch, this moderate New Hampshire summit offers a rewarding experience without demanding technical skill. The approach follows a well-maintained trail through classic White Mountain hardwood and conifer forest before opening onto a partially exposed summit with surprisingly expansive views. From the top, hikers are treated to striking panoramas of Crawford Notch, the Presidential Range, and surrounding peaks. While the summit itself sits near treeline rather than fully above it, open ledges provide satisfying vistas that feel disproportionate to the modest effort required. The trail character is steady and engaging, with enough elevation gain to feel like a genuine mountain experience. As part of the 52 With A View (52 WAV) peak list, this summit attracts peak-baggers seeking scenic destinations beyond the more crowded Four Thousand Footer circuit.
Elevation
3,442 ft
Range
Willey Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.2064, -71.4268
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2 incidents on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
Cassandra Haskell, 37, of Bath, Maine
On February 17, 2024, hiker Cassandra Haskell suffered a lower-leg injury just below the summit of Mt. Avalon after losing control of a small sled she was using to descend steep trail sections and hitting a tree. She was unable to move on her own; her hiking companion and Good Samaritan hikers stayed with her and provided extra clothing until rescuers arrived. Conservation Officers and Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue volunteers carried her out in a rescue sled, and she was transported to Littleton Regional Healthcare.
Shawn Edwards, 54, of Hebron, Maine
Around 1:40 p.m. Saturday October 22, 2022, Edwards suffered injuries while descending Mount Avalon with a religious group and was unable to walk. A passerby called 911; Pemigewasset Valley SAR responded and a National Guard helicopter lifted him off the trail to the AMC Crawford Notch Visitor Center, then to Littleton Regional Hospital.