4,049 ft | Carter | 1 route
As of October 7, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Moriah are currently rated Moderate. At 3:20 AM ET it was 29°F at the summit (4,049 ft), feeling like 18°F, with W winds at 13 mph. The listed route, Mount Moriah via Stony Brook, is 9.6 miles round trip with 3,134 ft of elevation gain, taking about 5-8 hours. Mount Moriah (4,049 ft) is #41 of 48 on the NH 48 list. See the hour-by-hour Mount Moriah weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Mount Moriah weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Best time to hike Mount Moriah
Month-by-month conditions from our daily records
Feels like 18°F
~2.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of October 7, 2026
Wednesday looks dry and cold in the morning with mainly clear skies, then clouds build and winds strengthen later in the day. Early October brings a thin dusting of snow or rime on upper trails, with frost and possible icy patches in the cold morning, plus about 11.5 hours of daylight. A warm front and rain showers arrive Wednesday night into Thursday, so finish the hike early and avoid Thursday.
Temperatures drop roughly 3F per 1,000 ft, from the 30s-50s at the trailhead to the 30s at the summit, with a wind chill near 24F up high. The freezing level may sit within the hike, so start with layers you can shed on the climb and add insulation and a shell near the top where wind picks up.
Best Hiking Window
Wednesday from mid-morning through early afternoon, after frost softens and before winds build and clouds thicken. Aim to be off the summit well before evening.
Last synthesized Oct 7, 3:20 AM ET
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Trail: Carter-Moriah Trail
Conditions: Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Thank you to the trail crew or sponsor who works on this trail. The upper section has had quite a bit of maintenance done and there weren't any blow downs or obstacles.”
Trail: Carter-Moriah Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“I wasn't sure which trail | was going take to the Mount Moriah this morning, but I reached out to well accomplished White Mountains hiker I’ve met over the years he he suggested Carter-Moriah. Thanks for the excellent suggestion Chad. I'm glad I chose the Carter Moriah trail. Very straight forward and easy to follow. The first 1.5 miles were not difficult or rocky. When you reach Mount Surprise you get a jolt of excitement when you are standing on the open slides viewing the Presidential's. It only gets better on the Summit on Mount Moriah. The trail was dry and ascending, and descending the many rock slide areas other than being steep were very easily managed. However, coming off the summit descending the rocks slides they were a little damp in places. Just needed to slow down and look for good solid footing. There are several trees across the trail, but we're all easily stepped over. One of the best views from the summit of Moriah of the northern Presidential's I've seen. If you like and enjoy open areas slides and some of everything the Whites has to offer this is a great route. Conditions: Bugs, No bugs, Dry ground,”
Trail: Rattle River Trail, Kenduskeag Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant
“Went up Rattle River Trail and over to Mt. Moriah. Then backtracked on Kenduskeag and went over to Shelburne Moriah. Then backtracked again and went down Rattle River Trail. I love Moriah, but Shelburne Moriah was the highlight of this trip. Kenduskeag Trail is a bit overgrown, a bit muddy, and totally gorgeous. The scenery reminds me of Mahoosuc Trail around Mt. Success.”
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Today Oct 7 | Tomorrow Oct 8 | Friday Oct 9 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | rain | cloudy | cloudy | ptly cloudy | cloudy | clear |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 46° 41° | 51° 47° | 50° 49° | 48° 47° | 46° 42° | 42° 37° | 37° 35° | 35° 30° | 30° 28° |
| Chill °F | 32° | 38° | 40° | 38° | 30° | 24° | 22° | 14° | 11° |
| Wind mph | 18 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 39 | 31 | 28 | 35 | 34 |
| Gust mph est. | 29 | 50 | 53 | 50 | 62 | 50 | 45 | 56 | 54 |
| Storm risk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Chance of precip | 3% | 7% | 10% | 23% | 31% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 4% |
| Freezing ft | 9,439 ft | 6,780 ft | 3,880 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 59% | 62% | 100% | 7% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | clear | 1 | clear | clear | 7 | 5 | clear |
| UV | 4 | 5 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 3 | 4 | — |
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| Elevation | Today Oct 7 | Tomorrow Oct 8 | Friday Oct 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 4,049 ft | 41/46° 18 | 47/48° 31 | 35/37° 28 |
| 3,300 ft | 42/47° 15 | 49/50° 24 | 39/40° 23 |
| 2,500 ft | 43/48° 11 | 51/54° 17 | 39/45° 12 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 44/50° 9 | 52/56° 14 | 40/46° 11 |
4 more days of forecast: plan around the weather window, not just tomorrow.
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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.
30°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 30°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
11h 21m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 6:13 PM, so a late start or a slow descent ends in the dark.
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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.
Northernmost Carter-Moriah Range peak with excellent views. Can be done as a long traverse.
Elevation
4,049 ft
Range
Carter
Rank
#41 of 48
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.3403, -71.1316
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4 incidents on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
22-year-old female from Kittery, ME
On August 23, 2025, Florence Hunter, 22, slipped while descending Mt. Moriah and suffered a lower-leg injury approximately 4 miles from the trailhead. NH Fish and Game Conservation Officers and volunteers from AVSAR and LRSAR carried her out via litter over roughly 2 miles before transferring her to an ATV for the remaining distance. Hunter refused hospital transport upon reaching the parking lot at 1:00 a.m. on August 24.
Lauren Poole, 33, of Manchester, NH; avid hiker but novice in spring conditions
On March 16, 2025, Lauren Poole became mired in deep, softening snow on the Carter-Moriah Trail on Mt. Moriah, fell multiple times, sustained a leg injury, and became soaked in steady rain. A team of 4 Conservation Officers and 11 AVSAR volunteers reached her at 11:15 p.m. and provided first aid and dry clothing. After navigating swollen brooks, the rescue crew returned her safely to Route 16 at 4:18 a.m. on March 17.
Thomas Damiano, 81, of Homosassa, Florida
Thomas Damiano, 81, became lost near the Highwater Trail in Bean's Purchase after trails were obscured by washouts and severe weather, leaving him fatigued after hours of bushwhacking. Swollen river conditions made self-rescue risky. Conservation Officer Holmes and a volunteer used an ATV, forded the Wild River, and located Damiano near the riverbank, assisting him out safely.
Stephen Fredericks, 49, of Chelmsford, MA
On July 8, 2023, Stephen Fredericks, 49, suffered an unknown medical condition near the summit of Mt. Moriah on the Carter-Moriah Trail, approximately 5 miles from the nearest road. A National Guard Blackhawk helicopter was unable to extract him due to storm cells forming over the mountain. AVSAR volunteers, Conservation Officers, and his eight hiking companions carried him out in a litter, reaching the trailhead on July 9 at 12:35 a.m.