4,049 ft | Carter | 0 routes
As of September 2, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Moriah are currently rated Moderate. It's 52°F (feels like 46°F) with SE winds at 11 mph. 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
Feels like 46°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.10" (24h) · 0.10" (48h)
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of September 2, 2026
Mount Moriah is in good late-summer shape with mild temperatures and no above-treeline exposure, but a deteriorating weather pattern is moving in with increasing winds and rising rain chances through Wednesday night into Thursday. Trails have minor mud in spots from recent light rain, and fog/low clouds may reduce visibility near the summit ridge.
Expect a mild drop of only a few degrees from trailhead to summit, but wind speeds increase noticeably from about 12 mph at the trailhead to near 18 mph at treeline and summit, so pack a windproof layer for the upper mountain even though this hike stays below treeline exposure.
Best Hiking Window
Early morning Wednesday, roughly sunrise to early afternoon, before winds and thunderstorm risk increase later Wednesday
Last synthesized Sep 2, 1:20 AM
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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.”
Trail: Shelburne Trail, Kenduskeag Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Great hike overall. I was the only hiker on the trail today, didn't meet anyone even at the summit. Kenduskeag trail was a bit overgrown in a few areas especially in the low scrub areas (was hard to see my feet through that section). Note: The logging road starts out with lots of thick ankle high grass for the first 1.5 miles then there are lots of waist high plants and bushes to wade through till you hit the forest trail.”
Trail: Carter-Moriah Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“With the impending heat and possible dicey weather, I opted for something close to home that wouldn't take too long. Fueled by THREE PB and J sammiches and the thought of cheddar and sour cream potato chips, I was on my way at 6am. The C-M trail was in excellent shape. The footing up to where the ledges start is great and makes for fast hiking. The ledges were all dry so it was an easy ascent and descent. Despite seeing 3 cars in the lot when I arrived, I saw no one until I was well on my way down and I cleared spider webs all morning so I guess those folks were doing a traverse? The forecasted heat was not an issue at all and there was a lovely breeze all morning. I was down, home and showered before lunch. Literally a perfect morning!”
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Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | fog | cloudy | drizzle | fog | drizzle | rain | drizzle | drizzle | sun+drizzle |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 54° 53° | 55° 53° | 54° 52° | 52° 50° | 52° 50° | 54° 49° | 56° 51° | 57° 55° | 57° 56° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | 45° | 43° | 40° | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 6 | 10 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 38 | 34 | 21 | 8 |
| Gust mph est. | 10 | 16 | 32 | 24 | 35 | 61 | 54 | 34 | — |
| Storm risk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | 0.0 | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,448 ft | 12,947 ft | 13,377 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 5% |
| Vis mi | 0.4 | clear | 0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | 0.1 | <0.1 | clear |
| UV | 4 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 | — |
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| Elevation | Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 4,049 ft | 53/54° 6 | 50/52° 15 | 51/56° 34 |
| 3,300 ft | 53/56° 5 | 51/53° 15 | 52/58° 31 |
| 2,500 ft | 55/57° 4 | 53/54° 12 | 53/59° 25 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 55/58° 3 | 54/55° 10 | 54/60° 20 |
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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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.