2,865 ft | Willey | 0 routes
As of October 16, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Willard are currently rated Moderate. At 8:40 PM ET it was 52°F at the summit (2,865 ft), feeling like 45°F, with W winds at 16 mph. See the hour-by-hour Mount Willard weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Feels like 45°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.13" (24h) · 0.78" (48h)
Snow: 0.7" (24h) · 0.7" (48h)
Conditions summary as of October 17, 2026
Wet, windy conditions continue into Saturday, with moderate snow and a sharp temperature drop into the low 20s possible, so trails may be slick with wet rock and leaf litter and patches of fresh snow or ice at upper elevations. Autumn daylight is limited, so plan an early start and carry layers for a notable temperature drop with elevation. Sunday looks like the more stable window as precipitation ends.
Temperature drops roughly 2 degrees F from trailhead to summit, but wind is stronger up high, bringing wind chill into the mid-20s at the top. Wear a moisture-wicking base layer, add an insulating layer and windproof shell at the open viewpoint, and expect wetter, icier footing in the upper sections as you gain elevation.
Best Hiking Window
Sunday morning through early afternoon, once precipitation has ended and conditions stabilize; avoid Saturday during the moderate snow.
Last synthesized Oct 16, 8:40 PM ET
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Trail: Mt. Willard Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail
“On our way over to North Conway the GF, Miss Kaya and I decided to tag Mt. Willard for her 4th and Miss Kaya's 2nd 52 WAV peaks. The trail was crowded like usually for this time of the year. I swear this peak is as popular as Monadnock is and climbed almost as much (haha). Quite a few dogs on trail today as well. We got some decent views into Crawford Notch as well as Jackson, Webster, Willey Chocorua and his Sisters and Field. I finally went a tagged the true high point of Willard as well. On our way back to the outlook the skies opened up and it started to rain. It wasnt bad at first but .5 from the TH mother nature decided we weren't wet enough so she made it downpour on us. (HAHA) We were soaked when we got back to the car.Miss Kaya loved it though. All in all it was another great day to be out on the trails again.”
Trail: Mt. Willard Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Great Day, Beautiful Hike. Easy, Total time 2 to 2 1/2 hours. A little effort for spectacular views.”
Trail: Mt. Willard Trail
Conditions: Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“The trail is very moderate without any significant technical challenges. This was a conditioning hike after suffering a minor knee injury last fall. WE saw many types of hikers on the trail; young kids with their parents and a range of hikers with different abilities. The view is worth the short hike.”
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23°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 23°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
10h 52m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 5:56 PM, so a late start or a slow descent ends in the dark.
The rest of the list: Winter gear guide · How I pick gear
Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth.
Located in Crawford Notch State Park in New Hampshire's White Mountains, this modest 2,865-foot summit in the Willey Range offers one of the most rewarding view-to-effort ratios in the region. The trail follows a gentle, well-maintained path of roughly 1.6 miles one-way, making it highly accessible for hikers of all experience levels. The summit's open ledges provide dramatic views directly into Crawford Notch, with the steep walls of the notch framing the valley below in striking fashion. Mount Webster, Mount Willey, and the surrounding Presidential Range are clearly visible on clear days. While the peak remains largely forested, the summit ledges offer sufficient exposure to fully appreciate the surrounding terrain. As a member of the 52 With a View list, it delivers a genuine above-treeline viewpoint experience without demanding technical skill or significant elevation gain.
Elevation
2,865 ft
Range
Willey
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
44.2040, -71.4133
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4 incidents on file · 2 fatal · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
a 57-year-old from Joelton, TN
On October 10, 2026, a 57-year-old hiker slipped off a rock about 0.3 miles up the Mt. Willard Trail and sustained a significant lower leg injury that prevented her from bearing weight. Fish and Game Conservation Officers and Twin Mountain Fire Department members provided first aid and carried her out in a litter to the trailhead. She then traveled by personal vehicle to Littleton Regional Hospital for evaluation.
a 69-year-old man from North Woodstock, NH
On September 23, 2026, John Campbell, 69, of North Woodstock, collapsed from an unknown medical event while hiking with his wife on the Mt. Willard Trail in Carroll. Passing hikers began CPR and 911 was called, and responders including Twin Mountain Fire and EMS, AMC personnel, and PEMISAR volunteers attempted lifesaving efforts. All efforts failed and the hiker died at the scene.
55-year-old woman from Belmont, MA
Karen Glover, 55, slipped and twisted her ankle shortly after beginning her descent from the summit of Mt. Willard on August 19, 2023, leaving her unable to bear weight. Her hiking companion descended to notify AMC Highland Center staff, who called 911. Conservation Officers and LRSAR responded, placed Glover in a rescue litter, and carried her to the trailhead, where she was transported to a hospital by her companion.
Joseph V. 'Eggy' Eggleston, 53, of Randolph, NH (a Mount Washington Cog Railway engineer)
Eggleston and his wife — longtime NH residents and frequent hikers wearing traction devices on icy conditions — had stopped to photograph the Crawford Notch area at the Mt. Willard summit around 10:30 a.m. when he fell over a steep cliff. His wife heard him yell and saw him go over the edge; Mountain Rescue Service rappelled to locate his body about 300 feet below the summit around 2:30 p.m.