3,268 ft | Kearsarge North | 0 routes
Feels like 20°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 1.22" (24h) · 1.57" (48h)
~3°F drop per 1,000ft
Mount Kearsarge North is showing DIFFICULT conditions
See exactly why with full AI conditions — hazard alerts, gear recommendations, and the best hiking window.
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Neither Saturday nor Sunday presents a safe or comfortable window given active precipitation, freezing conditions, and saturated trails throughout the forecast period. If hiking is necessary, Sunday afternoon offers slightly milder temperatures (high 51°F) and reduced precipitation probability, but drizzle and cold summit conditions persist. A significantly better window may not arrive until Monday or beyond — monitor forecasts before committing.
Trail: Kearsarge North Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant
“Beautiful day as always with the sun in and out and the breeze mostly keeping the bugs away. We needed to pay close attention to our foot placement due to the rough and wet surfaces, especially in the tangled root section. Last time we hiked here it was winter and snow-covered so the rough surface was hidden. I think I liked that hike better! But it's such a great view spot on a sunny day, and we were tempted to just lie there and take a nap!”
Trail: Kearsarge North Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“Trail is in good condition with no issues. A few very small patches of mud and snow and ice just off trail, easily avoided and barely noticeable. Trail runners trailhead to trailhead. I carried spikes but zero need for them!”
Trail: Kearsarge North Trail
Conditions: Wet Trail
“There's about 1 foot of monorail remaining at about 3,000'. Other than that, no snow left, and no need for traction. The ledgy sections, while not exactly steep, were a bit slick today from the dampness. No views today, but fun to check out the summit tower.”
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 above the town of Conway in New Hampshire's White Mountains region, this 3,268-foot summit offers one of the most rewarding panoramas in the state relative to the effort required. The Kearsarge North Trail climbs steadily through northern hardwood and boreal forest before breaking above treeline near the summit, where hikers are rewarded with sweeping 360-degree views stretching from the Presidential Range to the lakes region and into Maine and Vermont. A historic fire tower crowns the rocky summit, adding both practical observation opportunities and historical character to the experience. The open, exposed summit cone makes this peak feel more alpine than its modest elevation might suggest. As a member of the 52 With a View peak list, Kearsarge North is a popular objective for hikers working through New Hampshire's most scenic summits, and its accessible trailhead keeps it busy throughout the hiking season.
Elevation
3,268 ft
Range
Kearsarge North
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.1056, -71.0942
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