1,883 ft | Belknap Range | 1 route
As of September 1, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Rand are currently rated Good. It's 64°F (feels like 61°F) with W winds at 1 mph. The listed route, Belknap Traverse, is 19.4 miles point to point with 5,295 ft of elevation gain, taking about 9-15 hours. See the hour-by-hour Mount Rand weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Mount Rand weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 61°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.10" (24h) · 0.10" (48h)
~4°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026
Mount Rand is in great shape with clear skies, calm winds, and mild temperatures, making for an easy and enjoyable hike. Trails may have some minor dampness from recent light rain, but no significant hazards are present. Plan an early start on Tuesday morning before rain chances increase later in the week.
This is a low-elevation hike with minimal temperature or wind difference between trailhead and summit, so no significant layering transitions are needed.
Best Hiking Window
Tuesday, September 1 morning before drizzle arrives, roughly 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Last synthesized Sep 1, 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.
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Monday Aug 31 | Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | sunny | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | drizzle | fog | fog | cloudy | showers |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 60° 58° | 68° 60° | 67° 63° | 63° 61° | 63° 57° | 57° 55° | 56° 55° | 60° 57° | 58° 56° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 16 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 26 |
| Gust mph est. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | 0.9 |
| Freezing ft | 13,587 ft | 12,669 ft | 13,350 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | 10% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | clear | clear | <0.1 | <0.1 | 0.5 | clear | <0.1 |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | — |
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| Elevation | Monday Aug 31 | Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 1,883 ft | 58/60° 16 | 61/63° 10 | 55/56° 18 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 58/60° 16 | 61/63° 10 | 55/56° 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.
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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