2,909 ft | Cube | 0 routes
Feels like 27°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 1.32" (24h) · 1.62" (48h)
Snow: 0.1" (24h) · 0.1" (48h)
~3.4°F drop per 1,000ft
Mount Cube is showing DIFFICULT conditions
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No strong window exists in the next 48 hours — Saturday, Sunday, and Monday all carry significant precipitation probability (96%, 64%, and 51% respectively). If hiking cannot be postponed, Sunday offers marginally higher temperatures (high 51°F) and slightly lower precip chance, but trails will remain saturated. Early morning Saturday or Sunday starts are preferable to minimize exposure time, but conditions will not meaningfully improve until the rain pattern breaks.
Trail: Kodak Trail, Mt. Cube Trail, North Peak Side Trail
Conditions: Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“First seasonal hike in the trail-runners! Didn't use the microspikes or crampons. Trace ice along Kodak Trail, barely noticeable. Green colors are returning to the forest floor quickly! Easy footing overall, except for the small talus field in switchbacks above Hexacube. A few occasional slick spots throughout the hike due to AM showers. Kodak felt like the most scenic approach to Cube. A few moose droppings near Hexacube and below the summit cone. For redline purposes I descended Mt Cube Trail towards Rt25A to ~2600ft. There was a little bit more ice on the north side, but no need for traction. Very glad to tag North Peak Trail. Prime views of the Baker River Valley with Moosilauke/ Clough to the northeast.”
Trail: Cross Rivendell Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“First mile bare boots, rest of trail spikes definitely needed, very thick and solid ice. We removed spikes the last 1/3 to 1/4 mile from the summit. Sharp spikes definitely needed but with those it was fine.”
Trail: Mt. Cube Trail
Conditions: Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow
“Nice hike from 25a up Mt. Cube Trail. lots of ice flows and frozen monorail. Microspikes the whole way up. Some spots of bare ground and mud. Ice Flows about 2400 feet were pretty consistent, watch your footing and bring hiking poles for stability. Overall a good trip aside from the water crossings.”
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 to 2,909 feet in the Cube Range of western New Hampshire near the town of Orford, this moderate peak offers a rewarding backcountry experience along the Appalachian Trail corridor. The summit is wooded, but hikers are treated to partial views through the trees, with better outlooks available along the trail at open ledges. The approach follows well-maintained footpaths through classic northern hardwood and boreal forest, making for a pleasant woodland hike with manageable elevation gain. Limited above-treeline exposure keeps the route suitable for a wide range of hikers. As part of the 52 With a View (52 WAV) peak list, it draws peakbaggers seeking to complete this popular New Hampshire challenge. The relatively remote setting in the Upper Connecticut River Valley region lends the mountain a quiet, off-the-beaten-path character distinct from the busier White Mountain peaks.
Elevation
2,909 ft
Range
Cube
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
43.8857, -72.0235
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