2,557 ft | Franconia | 0 routes
As of August 29, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Pemigewasset are currently rated Good. It's 58°F (feels like 53°F) with NW winds at 11 mph. See the hour-by-hour Mount Pemigewasset weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Mount Pemigewasset weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 53°F
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 29, 2026
Mount Pemigewasset is in great late-summer shape with clear skies, mild temperatures, and no meaningful hazards reported on trail. Trails are dry to only slightly damp given the minimal recent precipitation, and this low-elevation, treeless summit poses minimal exposure risk. A daytime hike with an early to mid-morning start will offer the most comfortable temperatures and best visibility.
Expect a mild temperature drop of only a few degrees from trailhead to summit, with winds picking up noticeably at the summit ledges; a light windbreaker is sufficient since freezing levels are far above this peak's elevation.
Best Hiking Window
Saturday morning through early afternoon offers the most stable weather before Sunday's increasing drizzle chances
Last synthesized Aug 29, 12:20 AM
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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. Pemigewasset Trail
Conditions: Wet Trail
“Very nice, cool, clear, dry day for this hike with the OTHH. We were a large group, and we used both trails up.”
Trail: Mt. Pemigewasset Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“It was too nice of an afternoon to stay inside so we decided to take a little family rip and get J back uphill after a winter off. Spikes can stay home, let’s officially declare ice out on Pemi. A couple of small patches just below the summit that can easily be avoided.”
Trail: Indian Head Trail, Mt. Pemigewasset Trail
Conditions: Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“Nice day for Mt Pemigewasset via Indian Head Trail. Hanson Brook was flowing nicely with several picturesce water features along most of the ascent through a beautiful hardwood forest. 99 percent bear ground with the exception two short sections of solid monorail close to the summit. Spikes stayed home today in the canister. Bareboots were no issue at all. Highly recommend this trail to Mt Pemigewasset- very peaceful”
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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 | cloudy | sunny | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | drizzle | drizzle |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 64° 62° | 68° 61° | 60° 51° | 55° 51° | 63° 56° | 61° 60° | 63° 60° | 71° 64° | 66° 58° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 5 | 15 | 21 | 13 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Gust mph est. | — | 24 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 26 |
| Storm risk | high | high | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,990 ft | 12,594 ft | 11,421 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | - | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 8 | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | 5 | clear |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 5 | — |
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| Elevation | Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 2,557 ft | 62/64° 5 | 51/55° 13 | 60/63° 20 |
| 2,500 ft | 62/64° 5 | 51/55° 13 | 60/63° 19 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 63/66° 4 | 52/57° 11 | 61/65° 14 |
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 above the town of Lincoln in New Hampshire's White Mountains, this 2,557-foot summit sits within the iconic Franconia Range and offers a rewarding outing for hikers of varied experience levels. The peak is best known for its dramatic rocky summit ledge, which features a natural formation resembling a Native American profile — a striking geological curiosity that gives the mountain much of its character. The primary route via the Indian Head Trail winds through pleasant northern hardwood forest before emerging at open ledges near the top, rewarding hikers with broad views of Franconia Notch, the surrounding peaks, and the Pemigewasset River valley below. Rated moderate in difficulty, the hike involves a manageable but steady climb. As a member of the 52 With a View list, it attracts peak-baggers seeking quality summit scenery without the demands of the region's higher, more technical terrain.
Elevation
2,557 ft
Range
Franconia
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.0978, -71.6990
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