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Mount Mack

Moderate

1,945 ft | Belknap Range | 2 routes

New Hike
63°F / Feels 62°F
5 mph NE
ConditionsGood

As of September 1, 2026

Trail conditions on Mount Mack are currently rated Good. It's 63°F (feels like 62°F) with NE winds at 5 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 Mack weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.

Mount Mack weather forecast

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

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Today's Conditions

Updated Sep 1, 5:40 PM

Current Weather

63°F

Feels like 62°F

Overcast
5 mph NE · Gusts 6 mph
71% humidity

Recent Precipitation

Rain: 0.08" (24h) · 0.08" (48h)

Elevation Forecast

Today
Trailhead
57°/63°F15mph☀️
Summit 1,945'
57°/63°F15mph☀️

~3°F drop per 1,000ft

AI Trail Conditions

Good
AI Synthesized
medium confidence

Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026

Mount Mack offers mild, low-wind conditions with good air quality and long daylight hours, making it a comfortable hike. Trails may have some light dampness from recent light rain, but nothing significant. Best plan an early-to-midday start on Tuesday or Wednesday before drizzle returns Thursday.

Temperature and wind remain essentially constant from trailhead to summit on this low-elevation hike, so no major layering transitions are needed—just a light layer for occasional breeze.

Best Hiking Window

Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday midday, before rain returns Thursday

Hazards
Possible slick or damp footing from recent light rain
Overcast skies may reduce visibility slightly
Light drizzle possible in the forecast
Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes with good traction
Light rain jacket
Water

Last synthesized Sep 1, 5:40 PM

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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Tuesday
Sep 1
Today
Sep 2
Tomorrow
Sep 3
AMPMnightAMPMnightAMPMnight
Temperature & Wind
Weather
drizzle
cloudy
drizzle
drizzle
fog
rain
rain
drizzle
drizzle
Temp °F
hi / lo
62°
57°
61°
58°
60°
56°
56°
55°
58°
56°
57°
56°
60°
58°
64°
60°
65°
61°
Chill °F—————————
Wind
mph
10
NE
15
E
14
ESE
13
E
20
SE
36
SE
29
S
13
W
17
NW
Gust
mph est.
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Storm
risk
—————————
Precipitation
Precip
in (rain/snow)
-
-
0.0
0.0
-
0.4
0.5
-
-
Freezing
ft
12,594 ft13,367 ft13,348 ft
Conditions
Cloud
cover
100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Vis
mi
89<0.1<0.1<0.1<0.1<0.1<0.1clear
UV25—35—12—
Elevation Profile — Conditions by Altitude

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Elevation
Tuesday
Sep 1
Today
Sep 2
Tomorrow
Sep 3
lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F
Summit
1,945 ft
57/62°
10
55/56°
13
58/60°
29
Trailhead
2,000 ft
57/62°
9
55/56°
13
58/60°
30
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 Mack

Rising to 1,945 feet in the Belknap Range of central New Hampshire, this mid-sized summit sits among the rolling hills overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding Lakes Region. As one of the Belknap 12 peaks, it attracts hikers working through this popular regional checklist of summits. The trails are well-suited to the moderate rating, featuring steady woodland climbing through mixed hardwood and conifer forest typical of the range. While largely forested, the summit and upper slopes offer glimpses of the surrounding terrain, with the broader Belknap Range providing a pleasant, accessible hiking experience without demanding technical skill. Its manageable elevation makes it approachable for hikers of varying experience levels, while still delivering a satisfying climb. The peak's inclusion in the Belknap 12 list gives it particular appeal for those exploring the diverse collection of summits this compact and scenic New Hampshire range has to offer.

Elevation

1,945 ft

Range

Belknap Range

Difficulty

Moderate

Coordinates

43.5045, -71.3338

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