3,196 ft | Moat Range | 0 routes
As of August 29, 2026
Trail conditions on North Moat Mountain are currently rated Good. It's 59°F (feels like 53°F) with W winds at 12 mph. See the hour-by-hour North Moat Mountain weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
North Moat Mountain weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 53°F
~4.2°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 29, 2026
North Moat Mountain offers pleasant late-summer hiking conditions with mild temperatures, clear skies, and no significant precipitation stress. Trails may retain some wet rock and minor mud from recent light rain, but overall footing should be manageable for most hikers. Winds are breezy at the summit but not hazardous given the lack of above-treeline exposure.
Expect a noticeable temperature drop of about 4°F from trailhead to summit, with winds picking up significantly higher up (21 mph at trailhead vs. 27 mph at summit); a light windproof layer for the summit area is advisable even though temperatures remain mild overall.
Best Hiking Window
Saturday morning (Aug 29) shortly after sunrise through early afternoon offers cooler temps, calm overcast skies, and 0% precipitation chance — ideal for a comfortable hike with long daylight margin.
Last synthesized Aug 29, 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.
Trail: Moat Mountain Trail, Red Ridge Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“We enjoyed the hike! A good few miles of warm up and then you hit the steep climb for a few miles up to the summit of North Moat. We found the descent also steep as we made our way over to the Red Ridge Trail and enjoyed the views from there as well! Follow the cairns to stay on trail on the ridge. After the trail took us back into the woods, there was some steep descents for a mile and then more gentle ups and downs to finish. A tough hike but lovely on a beautiful day. I would NOT do this trail if it was wet.”
Trail: Moat Mountain Trail, Red Ridge Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant
Trail: Moat Mountain Trail, Attitash Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Fun day out with Coach getting well off the beaten path for a moat traverse and a side of extra credit. First time on the section between Table and the Moat/Attitash Trail junction. An interesting, rugged, quiet area where it’s easy to feel alone. Got on trail at 6am and didn’t see a soul for the whole day, it was lovely. Saw a few random patches of snow and ice off to the side in some shady places. We can officially call ice out on the Moats.”
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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 | sunny | sunny | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 63° 62° | 67° 62° | 60° 52° | 53° 51° | 60° 55° | 60° 58° | 61° 59° | 68° 62° | 63° 57° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 10 | 18 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 31 | 32 | 24 | 22 |
| Gust mph est. | 16 | 23 | 31 | 14 | 18 | — | 41 | — | — |
| Storm risk | high | high | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,972 ft | 12,748 ft | 11,367 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 94% | 43% | - | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 8 | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| UV | 3 | 6 | — | 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 3,196 ft | 62/63° 10 | 51/53° 9 | 59/61° 32 |
| 2,500 ft | 64/65° 8 | 53/56° 9 | 62/64° 28 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 65/66° 6 | 54/58° 7 | 63/66° 22 |
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.
Standing at 3,196 feet in the Moat Range east of North Conway, this peak offers one of the most rewarding ridge walks in the White Mountain foothills. The standard approach via the Red Ridge Trail rewards hikers with extensive open ledges and sweeping views of the Saco River Valley, Mount Washington, and the Sandwich Range. Significant above-treeline exposure along the rocky ridge makes this summit feel more alpine than its modest elevation suggests. The trail character is rugged, featuring steep pitches and scrambling sections that justify its Very Difficult rating on the 52 With A View list. The open summit ledges provide outstanding 360-degree panoramas, making this one of the most visually rewarding peaks on the list. Its proximity to popular North Conway makes it a frequently visited but genuinely challenging objective for peak baggers and view seekers alike.
Elevation
3,196 ft
Range
Moat Range
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Coordinates
44.0431, -71.2146
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1 incident on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
Two male hikers, ages 69 and 66, from Elliot, ME and Hampton, NH respectively
Orrin Johnson (69) and George Prive (66) set out on the Moat Mountain Trail in Conway on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, and lost the trail near the North Moat Mountain summit. Family reported them overdue that evening, prompting an overnight search by NH Fish and Game Conservation Officers. The hikers established cell phone contact with family early the next morning and bushwhacked out to West Side Road, where they were met by the SAR team in tired but good condition.