3,430 ft | Nash Stream | 0 routes
As of October 16, 2026
Trail conditions on North Percy Peak are currently rated Difficult. At 8:40 PM ET it was 42°F at the summit (3,430 ft), feeling like 32°F, with W winds at 20 mph. See the hour-by-hour North Percy Peak weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Feels like 32°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.02" (24h) · 0.68" (48h)
Snow: 0.1" (24h) · 0.1" (48h)
Conditions summary as of October 17, 2026
A cold front brings rain turning to snow, with a sharp temperature drop and gusty west winds, so Saturday will be wet, windy, and wintry on the upper mountain. Sunday looks drier but cold, with leftover snow and ice on trails and limited daylight. Saturday is best avoided; if hiking, choose Sunday with an early start.
Expect roughly 15°F colder at the summit than the trailhead, with wind chill near 18°F up high, and the freezing level near the middle of the climb means rain below can be snow or ice above. Start with a moisture-wicking base, carry insulating and waterproof layers, and add them at the ledges where wind picks up.
Best Hiking Window
Sunday morning through early afternoon, starting at first light to be off the ledges well before sunset; Saturday is not recommended because of rain changing to snow and strong winds.
Last synthesized Oct 16, 8:40 PM ET
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Trail: Percy Peaks Trail, South Percy Spur, Percy Loop Trail, Nash Stream Road
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Met two hikers on the North Percy Ledges and saw about 3 to 4 hikers coming down the North Percy ledges from the summit of South Percy, that was kinda cool to see people that far away. And I could hear them too.”
Trail: Summer Club Road, snowmobile trails, Old Summer Club Trail, Devil's Rest Spur, Percy Peaks Trail, South Percy Spur, Victor Head Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Hiked the Percys from the south, a route I had only done once before in winter, so it was neat to see Old Summer Club Trail without snow. The initial snowmobile trail approach was wet and grassy but also appeared to be mowed. Above Rowell Link, Old Summer Club is a joy to hike, with very smooth footing for the most part through gorgeous, wild, and remote feeling forest. There is one scramble near the top but it is not difficult. Getting up to the base of the open slabs on North Percy was wet, but the slabs themselves were mostly dry with some seeps in areas. Just watch your footing. There were some dark clouds overhead but it never rained. The herd path up South Percy has not gotten any less steep or rough over the years. No hiker register at the summit this time (seems to come and go) and the view of North Percy is still as super as ever. On the way down I did the side trip to Victor Head, which is a bit of a haul to get up to -- a 500 ft. ascent in 0.4 mi. The viewpoints are just ok; there is a framed look at the Percys and the views over Christine Lake are mostly blocked by trees. The prominent high point has a register. I saw several other hikers in the area of the Percys and from what I could hear through the woods, it sounded like the approach from Nash Stream Rd. was quite busy. I didn't see anyone on this southern approach.”
Trail: Percy Peaks Trail, Percy Loop Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Nice hike for Cody's 52WAV. Trails were overall in great shape. Partly cloudy skies still offered great views of the familiar northern peaks; could see the windmills on Dixville and Kelsey, and Mt Washington from the summit and lots more. Sprinkles while on summit and on way down, but very isolated. PLT was a lovely peaceful walk in the forest, just gorgeous.”
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20°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 20°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
52 mph
Summit gusts
Waterproof shell
Daytime gusts near 52 mph above treeline, and a shell is what blocks it.
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.
Rising above the Nash Stream Forest in Coos County, this distinctive summit stands as one of New Hampshire's most rewarding northern peaks. The trail climbs steadily through northern hardwood and spruce-fir forest before breaking out onto open, rocky terrain near the summit, where hikers are rewarded with sweeping 360-degree views stretching across the Connecticut Lakes region, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the White Mountains to the south. The exposed quartzite summit cone gives North Percy a rugged, alpine character that feels outsized for its modest elevation. It is the more dramatic of the two Percy Peaks, featuring a steep final pitch that adds a bit of adventure to the ascent. As a featured summit on the 52 With a View list, it draws peak-baggers seeking outstanding scenery beyond the traditional White Mountain corridors.
Elevation
3,430 ft
Range
Nash Stream
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.6631, -71.4351
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