3,430 ft | Nash Stream | 0 routes
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
Feels like 39°F
~4.2°F drop per 1,000ft
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
Last synthesized Sep 1, 8:20 AM
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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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Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| 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 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 9 |
| Gust mph est. | 11 | 22 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 14 | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,105 ft | 12,599 ft | 13,118 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | 8 | <0.1 | <0.1 | 0.2 | <0.1 | 0.1 | clear |
| UV | 4 | 6 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
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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 |
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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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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