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Mount Klem

Moderate

2,001 ft | Belknap Range | 2 routes

New Hike
64°F / Feels 61°F
1 mph W
ConditionsGood

As of September 1, 2026

Trail conditions on Mount Klem are currently rated Good. It's 64°F (feels like 61°F) with W winds at 1 mph. The shortest of 2 listed routes is Klem and Mack Loop from Woods Road: a 6.6-mile loop with 1,336 ft of elevation gain, taking about 3-5 hours. See the hour-by-hour Mount Klem weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.

Mount Klem weather forecast

Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit

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Today's Conditions

Updated Sep 1, 12:20 AM

Current Weather

64°F

Feels like 61°F

Clear sky
1 mph W · Gusts 2 mph
43% humidity

Recent Precipitation

Rain: 0.23" (24h) · 0.23" (48h)

Elevation Forecast

Today
Summit 2,001'
58°/68°F18mph☀️
Trailhead
58°/68°F18mph☀️

~4°F drop per 1,000ft

AI Trail Conditions

Good
AI Synthesized
high confidence

Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026

Mount Klem is in great shape for hiking with clear skies, light wind, and mild temperatures. Recent light rain (0.23 in) may leave some trail sections damp or slightly muddy, but overall conditions are favorable. Rain chances increase later in the week, so an early start is ideal.

Given this peak's minimal elevation gain (about 1 foot from trailhead to summit), temperature and wind conditions remain essentially unchanged throughout the hike, so no significant layering adjustments are needed.

Best Hiking Window

Early morning Tuesday, September 1st before drizzle arrives in the afternoon

Hazards
Possible localized mud or slick spots from recent rain
Minor exposed rock could be slippery if still damp
Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes with good tread
Light rain jacket as a precaution
Water

Last synthesized Sep 1, 12:20 AM

Planning a hike here this week?

Trailblazer adds the full 7-day summit forecast, the best day to go for every peak, and conditions for each route up.

3-Day Mountain Forecast

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Monday
Aug 31
Tuesday
Sep 1
Today
Sep 2
AMPMnightAMPMnightAMPMnight
Temperature & Wind
Weather
sunny
sunny
cloudy
cloudy
drizzle
fog
fog
cloudy
showers
Temp °F
hi / lo
60°
58°
68°
60°
67°
63°
63°
61°
63°
57°
57°
55°
56°
55°
59°
56°
58°
56°
Chill °F—————————
Wind
mph
16
NW
11
WSW
7
N
10
ENE
17
SE
18
SE
18
ESE
17
SSE
26
SSE
Gust
mph est.
—————————
Precipitation
Precip
in (rain/snow)
-
-
-
-
0.0
-
-
-
0.9
Freezing
ft
13,587 ft12,669 ft13,350 ft
Conditions
Cloud
cover
37%10%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Vis
mi
clearclearclearclear<0.1<0.10.5clear<0.1
UV57—26—23—
Elevation Profile — Conditions by Altitude

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Elevation
Monday
Aug 31
Tuesday
Sep 1
Today
Sep 2
lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F
Summit
2,001 ft
58/60°
16
61/63°
10
55/56°
18
Trailhead
2,000 ft
58/60°
16
61/63°
10
55/56°
18
Wind:<1515-2425-3940-5455+mph
Time periods: AM 5a–12p · PM 12p–8p · Night 8p–5a

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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Routes

Belknap Traverse

Very Difficult
19.4 mi
5,295 ft
9-15 hours

Klem and Mack Loop from Woods Road

Moderate
6.6 mi
1,336 ft
3-5 hours
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About Mount Klem

Rising to 2,001 feet in the Belknap Range of central New Hampshire, this modest summit sits among the rolling hills overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding Lakes Region. As one of the Belknap 12 peaks, it draws hikers seeking to complete this popular regional challenge. The trails leading to the summit wind through mixed hardwood and conifer forest, offering a pleasant woodland hiking experience characteristic of the lower Belknap peaks. While largely forested, clearings and open areas can provide glimpses of the surrounding landscape and nearby summits within the range. The moderate rating makes it accessible to hikers with a reasonable level of fitness, and it pairs well with other Belknap 12 peaks in the area for those looking to combine summits in a single outing. Its elevation just cresting 2,000 feet gives it a satisfying distinction within this compact and hiker-friendly range.

Elevation

2,001 ft

Range

Belknap Range

Difficulty

Moderate

Coordinates

43.5124, -71.3344

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