1,680 ft | Belknap Range | 1 route
As of September 1, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Rowe are currently rated Good. It's 64°F (feels like 64°F) with NE winds at 5 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 Rowe weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Mount Rowe weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 64°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.02" (24h) · 0.02" (48h)
~3°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026
Mount Rowe is offering pleasant, low-risk hiking conditions with mild temperatures, light winds, and no significant weather hazards. A brief light rain event in the last 24 hours has left trails only slightly damp, and no exposure concerns exist at this low, treed summit. Overcast skies and calm winds make for comfortable hiking, though a moderate rain chance later in the week suggests getting out soon.
Temperatures and wind stay nearly constant from trailhead to summit on this low peak, so no major layering transitions are needed—just a light layer for overcast conditions.
Best Hiking Window
Wednesday morning through early afternoon offers the driest and calmest conditions before rain returns Thursday.
Last synthesized Sep 1, 5:40 PM
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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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Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | drizzle | cloudy | drizzle | drizzle | fog | rain | rain | drizzle | drizzle |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 62° 56° | 62° 59° | 60° 57° | 56° 56° | 59° 57° | 57° 56° | 59° 58° | 64° 60° | 64° 61° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 33 | 27 | 7 | 12 |
| Gust mph est. | 15 | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — |
| Storm risk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | 0.4 | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,623 ft | 13,412 ft | 13,356 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 8 | 9 | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | 0.3 | <0.1 | <0.1 | 9 |
| UV | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
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| Elevation | Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 1,680 ft | 56/62° 11 | 56/56° 13 | 58/59° 27 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 56/62° 10 | 55/56° 13 | 58/59° 30 |
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 1,680 feet in the Belknap Range of central New Hampshire, this modest summit sits near the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, offering hikers a rewarding outing without demanding technical skill or significant elevation gain. The Belknap Range lies in the Lakes Region, and the surrounding landscape reflects that character, with views that frequently include the lake's broad expanse and the distant White Mountains. Trails here tend to be well-defined and approachable, making Mount Rowe an accessible objective for families and those newer to hiking. As one of the Belknap 12 peaks, it draws peak baggers working through this regional list, which showcases the range's varied summits. The relatively low elevation means limited above-treeline exposure, but the forested trails and lake-framed vistas give this peak a distinct charm within New Hampshire's broader hiking landscape.
Elevation
1,680 ft
Range
Belknap Range
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
43.5456, -71.3778
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