2,212 ft | Squam Range | 0 routes
As of August 28, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Percival are currently rated Good. It's 61°F (feels like 61°F) with S winds at 5 mph. See the hour-by-hour Mount Percival weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Mount Percival weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 61°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.08" (24h) · 0.53" (48h)
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 28, 2026
Mount Percival is offering pleasant late-summer hiking conditions with mild temperatures, light winds, and no significant precipitation in the immediate forecast. Trails may have some minor mud from recent light rain, but overall conditions are favorable for hikers of most experience levels. Long daylight hours provide ample margin for a relaxed pace.
Temperature and wind differences between trailhead and summit are minimal on this low-elevation hike, so heavy layering isn't necessary; a light long-sleeve layer and a wind-resistant shell should suffice for comfort at the summit.
Best Hiking Window
Early morning start (around sunrise, 6:00-9:00 AM) on Friday or Saturday offers the coolest temperatures and best chance of drier trail conditions before any afternoon cloud buildup.
Last synthesized Aug 28, 7:20 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. Morgan Trail, Crawford-Ridgepole Trail, Mt. Percival Trail
Conditions: Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
Trail: Eastman Trail, Doublehead Trail, Crawford-Ridgepole Trail, Mt. Percival Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“great loop went counter-clockwise / could have gone either direction”
Trail: Mt. Morgan Trail, Crawford-Ridgepole Trail, Mt. Percival Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush
“Typical Spring conditions throughout the hike today! Be prepared with all gear, including snowshoes and spikes. There's a bit of tricky ice heading up the last pitch before turning towards Morgan's peak and heading down from Percival's peak. Otherwise you'll find soft and sticky snow, crusty ice, running water on trail, wet leaves, and even some dry bare trail...a mix of everything. The weather held out and although it took me longer than usual to navigate due to the conditions, it was a fun hike with great views of Squam Lake. You can check out photos on the 52WAV Facebook group.”
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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 | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 66° 64° | 69° 65° | 62° 54° | 56° 53° | 63° 57° | 64° 62° | 65° 62° | 72° 67° | 70° 63° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 11 | 19 | 26 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| Gust mph est. | 15 | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Storm risk | mod | mod | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,766 ft | 12,845 ft | 12,148 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | 11% | - | 2% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 9 | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 7 | — |
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| Elevation | Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 2,212 ft | 64/66° 11 | 53/56° 13 | 62/65° 21 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 65/67° 10 | 54/57° 13 | 62/66° 18 |
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 southern shore of Squam Lake in central New Hampshire, this 2,212-foot summit offers a rewarding outing well suited to hikers of varying experience levels. Mount Percival is part of the Squam Range, a compact but scenic chain that provides surprisingly expansive views for its modest elevation. The highlight of the hike is a series of open ledges near the summit that deliver panoramic vistas of Squam Lake and the surrounding hills, making it a favorite for those seeking lake scenery without a strenuous alpine climb. The standard loop trail via the Percival and Morgan trails adds interest through a short cave scramble, giving the route a memorable, adventurous character. As a 52 With A View peak, it rewards hikers with quality scenery relative to effort, making it an excellent choice for those working through that list.
Elevation
2,212 ft
Range
Squam Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
43.8096, -71.5571
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2 incidents on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
38-year-old female from Derry, NH
Kathryn Shaw, 38, slipped on the Mt. Percival Trail in Campton and injured her ankle approximately 1.5 miles from the trailhead. She was unable to walk and her brother called 911. Rescuers carried her out in a litter and she was transported to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth.
21-year-old female from Wolfeboro, NH
On December 22, 2023, Allison Bean, 21, experienced a medical condition while hiking the Crawford Ridgepole Trail on Mt. Percival and called 911 at 4:28 p.m. EMS personnel assessed and treated her on the Mt. Percival Trail, and she was assisted approximately 0.5 miles to a rescue UTV. She was transported to the trailhead and then driven by her father to a local hospital for further evaluation.