3,004 ft | Montalban Ridge | 0 routes
As of October 7, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Parker are currently rated Moderate. At 3:20 AM ET it was 35°F at the summit (3,004 ft), feeling like 24°F, with WNW winds at 13 mph. See the hour-by-hour Mount Parker weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Mount Parker weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Best time to hike Mount Parker
Month-by-month conditions from our daily records
Feels like 24°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.02" (24h) · 0.02" (48h)
~2.4°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of October 7, 2026
Wednesday looks like a good hiking day: dry trails, clear to overcast skies, and cool, manageable temperatures with no exposure above treeline. The main concerns are cold early-morning conditions and a heavy rain system moving in Thursday. Plan to finish well before Thursday's wet weather and start with enough layers for a chilly morning.
The trailhead sits around 2,000 ft with temperatures in the 40s to mid-50s, while the summit is a few degrees cooler with stronger winds (wind chill near 30°F). Start with a base layer plus a warm mid-layer, shed layers while climbing, and add a wind shell and hat for the summit; the freezing level is far above the summit, so the main cold is wind-driven.
Best Hiking Window
Wednesday mid-morning through early afternoon, after the coldest morning temperatures ease and well before sunset. Thursday is not recommended because of heavy rain, and Friday looks like a good, cooler alternative.
Last synthesized Oct 7, 3:20 AM ET
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Trailblazer adds the full 7-day summit forecast, the best day to go for every peak, and conditions for each route up.
Trail: Mt. Langdon Trail, Mt. Parker Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
Trail: Mt. Landgon Trail, Mt. Parker Trail, Davis Path, Stairs Col Trail, Rocky Branch Trail, Jericho Road
Conditions: Dry Trail
“There is NO water from the moment you leave the car to nearly the bottom of Stairs Col. Langdon shelter only had still water, be cautious if out for a longer day. Top of stairs col is a bit rugged, further down is not so bad. Very nice trail, relatively easy to follow. Just clear it's not used much! pics/details below”
Trail: Partridge Trail, Whippoorwill Trail, Spencer Smith Trail, Evans Mountain Road
Conditions: Dry Trail
“A visit to Parker Mtn. in Strafford this morning before the rain to check out the new-ish Partridge Trail. Together with Whippoorwill Trail, there is now a nice loop that visits some of the most scenic spots on the mountain. Having additional trails here makes Parker much more interesting and Whippoorwill passes some nice view ledges along the ridge. Some additional blazing, corridor cleanup, and consistent signage will make this a really great trail system. During the hike, everything was bone dry. I seemed to have timed things well because light showers began as soon as I got back to the car. Saw one small group that had hiked in from Rt. 126.”
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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 | clear | sunny | sunny | clear |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 46° 43° | 52° 47° | 50° 50° | 50° 48° | 51° 47° | 47° 43° | 42° 41° | 41° 36° | 35° 34° |
| Chill °F | 36° | 40° | 43° | 40° | 38° | 33° | 29° | 21° | 20° |
| Wind mph | 13 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 35 | 40 | 32 |
| Gust mph est. | 21 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 46 | 37 | 39 | 44 | 51 |
| Storm risk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Chance of precip | 2% | 6% | 8% | 22% | 24% | 6% | 4% | 6% | 6% |
| Freezing ft | 9,741 ft | 7,114 ft | 4,562 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 98% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 32% | 7% | 27% | 7% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | clear | 1 | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| UV | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | — |
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| Elevation | Today Oct 7 | Tomorrow Oct 8 | Friday Oct 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,004 ft | 43/46° 13 | 48/50° 23 | 41/42° 35 |
| 2,500 ft | 43/47° 10 | 49/53° 17 | 44/45° 33 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 44/49° 8 | 50/54° 14 | 44/47° 30 |
4 more days of forecast: plan around the weather window, not just tomorrow.
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46 mph
Summit gusts
Waterproof shell
Daytime gusts near 46 mph above treeline, and a shell is what blocks it.
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.
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Rising along the Montalban Ridge in the White Mountain National Forest, this 3,004-foot summit sits in a quieter corner of the Whites, offering a rewarding escape from more crowded destinations. The peak earns its Difficult rating through sustained climbing on rugged, rocky terrain that demands careful footing and solid hiking experience. The route traverses dense boreal forest characteristic of the region, with the summit and upper slopes remaining largely wooded, limiting panoramic views compared to more exposed neighbors. However, the ridge walk itself provides a satisfying wilderness character and a genuine sense of remoteness. As part of the 52 With A View list, the mountain attracts peak-baggers seeking to complete one of New Hampshire's most popular intermediate hiking challenges. Its position on the Montalban Ridge makes it a natural complement to nearby summits like Mount Resolution and Mount Davis, often combined into longer ridge traverses.
Elevation
3,004 ft
Range
Montalban Ridge
Difficulty
Difficult
Coordinates
44.1234, -71.2984
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