2,220 ft | Squam Range | 0 routes
Feels like 82°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.03" (24h) · 0.03" (48h)
~4°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Tuesday offers the best conditions with clear skies and warm temps. Early morning starts are ideal to avoid afternoon heat. Wednesday and beyond bring increasing rain chances, making Tuesday the preferred day for this hike.
Trail: Mt. Morgan Trail, Crawford-Ridgepole Trail, Mt. Percival Trail
Conditions: Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
Trail: Mt. Morgan Trail, Crawford Ridgepole Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant
“Mt. Morgan Trail to the ridge was mostly dry this morning, but there were a few mud pits. Typical muck thereafter due to active erosion. Ladders/ledges were dry. Rain started late in the morning, so it's probably wet now. Trailing arbutus and violet in bloom. Nice sunny start to the morning with blue skies and temperatures around 40F.”
Trail: Mt. Morgan Trail, Crawford-Ridgepole Trail, Mt. Percival Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush
“Typical Spring conditions throughout the hike today! Be prepared with all gear, including snowshoes and spikes. There's a bit of tricky ice heading up the last pitch before turning towards Morgan's peak and heading down from Percival's peak. Otherwise you'll find soft and sticky snow, crusty ice, running water on trail, wet leaves, and even some dry bare trail...a mix of everything. The weather held out and although it took me longer than usual to navigate due to the conditions, it was a fun hike with great views of Squam Lake. You can check out photos on the 52WAV Facebook group.”
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.
No routes available for this peak.
Rising to 2,220 feet in the Squam Range of central New Hampshire, this rewarding moderate hike offers some of the finest views in the Lakes Region. The summit and its nearby ledges provide sweeping panoramas of Squam Lake below, with the White Mountains visible on the horizon. The trail passes through pleasant hardwood and mixed forest before opening onto open rocky outcrops that reward hikers with above-treeline-style exposure despite the modest elevation. The route is well-defined and manageable for hikers of average fitness, making it a popular choice for those exploring beyond the more heavily trafficked peaks to the north. As a member of the 52 With A View (52 WAV) peak list, it attracts peak baggers seeking standout scenery at accessible elevations. The combination of lake views, open ledges, and relatively short approach makes this one of the most satisfying summits in the Squam Range.
Elevation
2,220 ft
Range
Squam Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
43.8039, -71.5662
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1 incident on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
70-year-old male from Barrington, Rhode Island
Duncan Sutherland, 70, slipped and fell on the descent from Mt. Morgan, landing on his back and hip and was unable to stand or walk. Nearby hikers called 911 and responders from multiple fire departments and LRSAR carried him out to the trailhead by 2:45 p.m. He was then transported to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth for evaluation and treatment.