5,372 ft | Presidential | 2 routes
As of October 16, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Monroe are currently rated Dangerous. At 8:40 PM ET it was 45°F at the summit (5,372 ft), feeling like 34°F, with W winds at 22 mph. The shortest of 2 listed routes is Mount Monroe via Ammonoosuc Ravine: 7.0 miles round trip with 3,109 ft of elevation gain, taking about 4-7 hours. Mount Monroe (5,372 ft) is #4 of 48 on the NH 48 list. See the hour-by-hour Mount Monroe weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Feels like 34°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.09" (24h) · 0.77" (48h)
Snow: 0.6" (24h) · 0.6" (48h)
Conditions summary as of October 17, 2026
A cold front brings rain turning to snow and possible freezing rain overnight, with Mount Washington Observatory forecasting near-hurricane-force winds (65-90 mph, gusts up to 110 mph) and temperatures in the teens on the higher summits through Saturday. Monroe's exposed summit cone above Lakes of the Clouds Hut offers no shelter in these conditions, and ice and snow will accumulate at all elevations by Saturday. Strongly consider postponing until Sunday, when winds decrease and skies begin to clear.
Expect roughly a 20°F drop and sharply rising winds from trailhead to summit, with the freezing level crossing near treeline: rain and slush below, snow and ice above. Wear moisture-wicking base layers with an insulating mid-layer, and add a fully windproof shell and heavy gloves at treeline before leaving shelter, since wind chill falls to about 15°F near the summit.
Best Hiking Window
Sunday morning at the earliest, once winds decrease and skies begin to clear. Saturday is not recommended for any above-treeline travel. Even on Sunday, expect residual ice and snow, start early, and reassess the latest summit forecast.
Last synthesized Oct 16, 8:40 PM ET
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Trail: Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Tuckerman Crossover, Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Cog Rail Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail
“An absolutely glorious day for a hike. We weren't sure what conditions would be up top, so Scott and I both packed for our fears (spikes, puffer, extra hats and gloves) and were happy to need little more than light gloves and hats. The trails were jam packed as expected, so we escaped to alternate routes where ever possible - down the back side of Monroe to Crawford, across Tuckerman cutoff to an empty Bigelow Lawn, etc. All the extras only added about a mile and made the day much, much better. The summit was crawling with the expected Mass and Quebec contingencies, so it was a quick tap of the summit cairn and fast shuffle down the cog. If you ever want to feel like a star, have 6 rail cars pass you in the matter of about 8 minutes. Now I know how moose feel when we pull over and stare at them.”
Trail: Airline, Airline Cutoff, Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Star Lake Trail, Lowe’s Path, Israel Ridge Path, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Clay Loop, Cog Rail Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Eisenhower Loop, Webster Cliff Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Props to Mount Washington Observatory for the heads up about rime ice during this morning’s report. A few spots this morning on Madison, Adams had much more of it and then as the sun made it high enough in the sky, it started to disappear. Trails were dry all the way to Eisenhower and then it got a bit wet from there to the stairs near 302. Wind was moving good this morning and then calmed. Weather report was spot on. Thanks to Chad for the ride assist.”
Trail: Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Trinity Heights Connector, Gulfside, Jewell Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“We had a great one-day hole in the weather for this hike, with unlimited views, no wind to speak of, no dampness, no summit fog. There were quite a few other hikers up there, too. That rocky trek down Crawford and Jewell is slow-going. While the much less rocky trail encountered abruptly once down in "real" trees is welcome, although that easily traveled part of Jewell seems to go on forever at the end of a long day.”
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62 mph
Summit gusts
Plan a below-treeline hike
Daytime gusts near 62 mph above treeline. Pick a sheltered route or another day.
13°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 13°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
-10°F
Wind chill
The rest of the list: Winter gear guide · How I pick gear
Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth.
Beautiful peak overlooking Lakes of the Clouds, often combined with Washington. The AMC Lakes of the Clouds Hut sits between Monroe and Washington.
Elevation
5,372 ft
Range
Presidential
Rank
#4 of 48
Difficulty
Difficult
Coordinates
44.2551, -71.3215
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1 incident on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
63-year-old male from Friendsville, PA
On September 11, 2024, Leonard Laky, 63, was found unconscious on the Mount Monroe Loop Trail approximately 0.2 miles north of the summit of Mt. Monroe. AMC hut personnel, a medical doctor, and Baltimore City Fire Department personnel rendered aid and carried him to Lakes of the Clouds Hut. An Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter transported him to Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital; the cause of his condition—whether a fall with head injury or another medical emergency—was unclear at time of release.