1,883 ft | Belknap Range | 1 route
Feels like 43°F
~1.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Thursday is the best opportunity in the next 48 hours — plan for a morning or midday start to take advantage of the long daylight and clearest skies before any afternoon precipitation develops. Friday's light drizzle makes it a secondary option at best, and Sunday's moderate rain should be avoided.
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.
Rising to 1,883 feet in the Belknap Range of central New Hampshire's Lakes Region, this moderate summit offers a rewarding outing for hikers of varying experience levels. Located near Lake Winnipesaukee, the peak is one of the 12 summits that make up the popular Belknap 12 peak list, making it a common objective for those working through the collection. The trails here wind through pleasant mixed forest typical of the Belknap hills, with the summit and upper slopes providing views of the surrounding lakes and lowlands that define this scenic corner of the state. While the peak does not feature extensive above-treeline exposure, clearings and open areas reward hikers with glimpses of Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains beyond. Its manageable elevation and accessible trailheads make it a practical introduction to the Belknap Range for newcomers to the area.
Elevation
1,883 ft
Range
Belknap Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
43.5136, -71.3258
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