3,196 ft | Moat | 0 routes
As of October 6, 2026
Trail conditions on North Moat Mountain are currently rated Moderate. At 8:20 PM ET it was 37°F at the summit (3,196 ft), feeling like 25°F, with W winds at 14 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
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Month-by-month conditions from our daily records
Feels like 25°F
~2.4°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of October 7, 2026
Cool, dry, clear early-October conditions with no recent precipitation, but strong winds and a sub-freezing wind chill at the summit make for a chilly hike. Daylight is limited to about 11.5 hours, so plan an early start and aim to be off the summit well before sunset.
Expect roughly 5-10°F colder and noticeably windier conditions at the summit than the trailhead, with wind chill dropping into the teens; the freezing level sits near the upper mountain, so start with layers you can add at the first open ledges and carry a windproof shell and warm hat for the summit.
Best Hiking Window
Wednesday late morning through early afternoon, after overnight frost has burned off and temperatures peak near 52°F, finishing well before dusk. On Tuesday evening, avoid starting out in the dark and cold.
Last synthesized Oct 6, 8:20 PM ET
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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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Tuesday Oct 6 | Today Oct 7 | Tomorrow Oct 8 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | sunny | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | rain | sunny | clear |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 35° 31° | 40° 35° | 44° 39° | 44° 42° | 50° 45° | 52° 49° | 52° 49° | 53° 51° | 50° 42° |
| Chill °F | 15° | 21° | 26° | 33° | 36° | 41° | 41° | — | 31° |
| Wind mph | 39 | 31 | 36 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 33 |
| Gust mph est. | 62 | 50 | 57 | 29 | 35 | 44 | 40 | 39 | 44 |
| Storm risk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - |
| Chance of precip | - | - | - | 2% | 4% | 10% | 11% | 9% | 4% |
| Freezing ft | 6,986 ft | 9,718 ft | 7,482 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 5% | 5% | 89% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 29% | 6% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | 2 | clear | clear |
| UV | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | — |
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| Elevation | Tuesday Oct 6 | Today Oct 7 | Tomorrow Oct 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,196 ft | 31/35° 39 | 42/44° 19 | 49/52° 25 |
| 2,500 ft | 34/38° 29 | 44/45° 16 | 51/53° 17 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 36/40° 24 | 45/47° 14 | 52/54° 13 |
4 more days of forecast: plan around the weather window, not just tomorrow.
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Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 6:13 PM, so a late start or a slow descent ends in the dark.
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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.
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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
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.