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North Percy Peak

Moderate

3,430 ft | Nash Stream | 0 routes

New Hike
47°F / Feels 39°F
6 mph NNW
ConditionsGood

As of September 1, 2026

Trail conditions on North Percy Peak are currently rated Good. It's 47°F (feels like 39°F) with NNW winds at 6 mph. See the hour-by-hour North Percy Peak weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.

North Percy Peak weather forecast

Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit

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Today's Conditions

Updated Sep 1, 8:20 AM

Current Weather

47°F

Feels like 39°F

Overcast
6 mph NNW · Gusts 7 mph
30% humidity

Elevation Forecast

Today
Summit 3,430'
54°/60°F21mph☀️
3,300'
54°/60°F21mph☀️
2,500'
55°/64°F19mph☀️
Trailhead
54°/66°F15mph☀️

~4.2°F drop per 1,000ft

AI Trail Conditions

Good
AI Synthesized
medium confidence

Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026

North Percy Peak is in solid late-summer condition with dry to minor mud on the trail, mild temperatures, and light wind. No above-treeline exposure means weather impacts are minimal even with the overcast skies, though rain moves in by Wednesday so an early start Tuesday is the better play.

Expect a mild temperature drop of only a few degrees from trailhead to summit, with winds picking up noticeably higher up; a light windbreaker layer is enough for the summit ledges.

Best Hiking Window

Tuesday morning through early afternoon, starting near sunrise (6:07 AM) to maximize dry conditions before rain arrives Wednesday

Hazards
Minor mud in typically wet sections of trail
Overcast skies limiting summit views
Increasing rain chances later in the week could make trail surfaces slick
Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking boots with good tread for mud
Light layer for wind at summit
Rain shell as a precaution given approaching wet weather

Last synthesized Sep 1, 8:20 AM

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Recent Trail Reports

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Jul. 7, 2026by Ron Harris

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.”

Jun. 27, 2026by KenM

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.”

Jun. 25, 2026by CookiesOnTop

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.”

3-Day Mountain Forecast

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Tuesday
Sep 1
Today
Sep 2
Tomorrow
Sep 3
AMPMnightAMPMnightAMPMnight
Temperature & Wind
Weather
cloudy
cloudy
cloudy
fog
fog
rain
showers
showers
cloudy
Temp °F
hi / lo
55°
55°
59°
56°
60°
55°
54°
53°
55°
53°
55°
50°
54°
52°
58°
54°
59°
57°
Chill °F—————44°———
Wind
mph
7
ENE
14
ESE
22
SE
21
SE
20
SSE
18
SSE
16
SSE
9
SSW
9
WNW
Gust
mph est.
1122353230262614—
Precipitation
Precip
in (rain/snow)
-
-
-
-
-
0.3
0.1
0.2
-
Freezing
ft
12,105 ft12,599 ft13,118 ft
Conditions
Cloud
cover
100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Vis
mi
clearclear8<0.1<0.10.2<0.10.1clear
UV46—24—01—
Elevation Profile — Conditions by Altitude

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Elevation
Tuesday
Sep 1
Today
Sep 2
Tomorrow
Sep 3
lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F
Summit
3,430 ft
55/55°
7
53/54°
21
52/54°
16
3,300 ft
55/55°
7
53/54°
21
52/54°
14
2,500 ft
55/57°
9
55/55°
19
52/53°
9
Trailhead
2,000 ft
54/59°
7
56/57°
16
53/55°
6
Wind:<1515-2425-3940-5455+mph
Time periods: AM 5a–12p · PM 12p–8p · Night 8p–5a

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.

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About North Percy Peak

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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