2,865 ft | Willey Range | 0 routes
As of August 29, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Willard are currently rated Good. It's 57°F (feels like 51°F) with NW winds at 15 mph. See the hour-by-hour Mount Willard weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Mount Willard weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 51°F
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 29, 2026
Mount Willard is in great shape for a late-August hike, with dry-to-slightly-wet trail conditions expected and no significant hazards. Clear skies and mild summit temperatures make for pleasant hiking, though breezy conditions with gusts to 25 mph may be noticeable in open viewpoint areas.
Expect a modest temperature drop of roughly 3-4°F from trailhead to summit with slightly stronger winds at the top; a light layer for the summit viewpoint is sufficient given the short elevation gain and no above-treeline exposure.
Best Hiking Window
Saturday morning shortly after sunrise (6:00-10:00 AM) offers the most comfortable temperatures and calmer conditions before afternoon overcast increases; Sunday is also a good backup with cooler, drier air, though a drizzle risk rises later that day.
Last synthesized Aug 29, 12:20 AM
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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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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 | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | drizzle | drizzle |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 64° 63° | 67° 61° | 59° 50° | 53° 50° | 60° 55° | 60° 58° | 61° 59° | 70° 61° | 61° 56° |
| Chill °F | — | — | 43° | 45° | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 6 | 16 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 10 |
| Gust mph est. | — | 26 | 34 | 21 | 19 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 16 |
| Storm risk | mod | high | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 13,012 ft | 12,606 ft | 11,260 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | 25% | 2% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | clear | clear | clear | 3 | 3 |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 5 | — |
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| Elevation | Friday Aug 28 | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 2,865 ft | 63/64° 6 | 50/53° 13 | 59/61° 22 |
| 2,500 ft | 64/65° 4 | 51/55° 10 | 60/63° 17 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 65/67° 3 | 52/57° 8 | 61/65° 15 |
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.
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 Range
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
44.2040, -71.4133
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2 incidents on file · 1 fatal · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
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.