3,004 ft | Montalban Ridge | 0 routes
As of August 28, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Parker are currently rated Good. It's 70°F (feels like 71°F) with SW winds at 6 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
Feels like 71°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.06" (24h) · 0.35" (48h)
~4.2°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 28, 2026
Mount Parker offers pleasant late-summer hiking conditions with clear skies, mild temperatures, and light winds. Trails have been reported dry through the season with only minor, avoidable mud in wetter periods, and recent light rain should have minimal lingering effect. This is a low-risk outing for most hikers with plenty of daylight to work with.
Expect temperatures to drop roughly 4-5°F from trailhead to summit, with winds increasing noticeably at elevation (up to 24 mph versus 19 mph at the trailhead); a light windbreaker layer is advisable for the summit even though temperatures overall remain mild.
Best Hiking Window
Early morning to early afternoon Saturday, August 29 offers the most stable conditions with minimal precipitation risk and cooler temperatures for comfortable hiking.
Last synthesized Aug 28, 5:20 PM
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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.”
Trail: Mt. Langdon Trail, Mt. Parker Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
“Trail was easy walking, quiet and dry. Even with the thunder and rainstorm Tuesday night, nothing to report.”
Trail: Mt. Langdon Trail, Mt. Parker Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“This hike has nice, steady grades the whole way. Views at the top are excellent in most directions. Although not the easiest 52WAV hike, the steady grades make this quite nice. See more about New Hampshire hikes on www.summitsmarts.com”
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Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | cloudy | ptly cloudy | sunny | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | drizzle | drizzle |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 63° 63° | 67° 60° | 60° 51° | 53° 51° | 59° 54° | 60° 58° | 62° 60° | 68° 63° | 64° 57° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 8 | 22 | 25 | 15 | 13 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| Gust mph est. | 13 | 35 | 40 | 24 | 21 | 39 | 33 | — | — |
| Storm risk | high | high | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,772 ft | 12,605 ft | 11,636 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 79% | 1% | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 9 | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 3 | 6 | — |
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| Elevation | Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,004 ft | 63/63° 8 | 51/53° 15 | 60/62° 26 |
| 2,500 ft | 64/65° 6 | 52/55° 13 | 62/64° 20 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 65/67° 4 | 53/57° 10 | 63/67° 15 |
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.
No routes available for this peak.
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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