2,404 ft | Pine Mountain | 0 routes
As of October 17, 2026
Trail conditions on Pine Mountain (Gorham) are currently rated Moderate. At 3:20 AM ET it was 33°F at the summit (2,404 ft), feeling like 24°F, with NW winds at 13 mph. See the hour-by-hour Pine Mountain (Gorham) weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Feels like 24°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.05" (24h) · 0.66" (48h)
Snow: 0.2" (24h) · 0.2" (48h)
Conditions summary as of October 17, 2026
Cold, breezy mid-October conditions with temps near or below freezing at trailhead and summit, a dusting of fresh snow, and wind chills in the teens to low 20s. Gusty winds are less of an issue on this wooded low peak, but frozen, damp leaves and rock can be slick. Plan for a daylight start since sunset comes before 6 PM; Sunday offers slightly milder and quieter weather.
The trailhead (~2,000ft) is only slightly milder than the summit (~2,404ft), with temps of roughly 28-39°F versus 26-37°F and wind chills of about 14°F versus 10°F. The freezing level straddles this elevation range, so ice may linger higher up; dress in layers and add a windproof shell and insulating layer at the ledges and summit.
Best Hiking Window
Sunday late morning through mid-afternoon (milder, high near 44°F, minimal precipitation chance, lighter winds expected than Saturday); if hiking Saturday, wait for midday warming and finish well before sunset.
Last synthesized Oct 17, 3:20 AM ET
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Trail: Pine Mountain Road, Ledge Trail, Pine Mountain Trail, Pine Mountain Loop Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock
“Excellent early evening hike of Pine Mountain. This quick hike provides excellent views and surprisingly quiet.”
Trail: Pine Mountain Road, Ledge Trail, Pine Mountain Trail, Pine Mountain Loop Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
“Excellent early evening hike of this short but beautiful peak. Expansive views from the Ledges including a nice perspective of Carter Notch.”
Trail: Arlene Frances Morse Trail, Robert A Greenwood Sr. Loop
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Trails were dry with a few minor areas of mud. A brief rain shower passed tveough while I was at the summit but not enough to make anything wet. Nice views as always on this hot evening.”
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26°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 26°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
10h 52m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 5:56 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.
Located in Gorham in the northern White Mountains, this modest but rewarding peak sits within the Pine Mountain range just south of the Androscoggin River valley. At 2,404 feet, the summit offers surprisingly open views despite its relatively low elevation, with clear sightlines toward the Presidential Range, including Mount Washington and its neighboring peaks. The trail character is straightforward and well-suited to hikers seeking a manageable outing, earning its Moderate rating through steady but not overly demanding terrain. Limited above-treeline exposure adds a touch of alpine character without requiring technical skill. As one of the 52 With A View peaks, it delivers genuine scenic payoff proportional to the effort invested. Its proximity to Gorham makes it a convenient option for hikers based in the northern White Mountains looking to add a satisfying and accessible summit to their list.
Elevation
2,404 ft
Range
Pine Mountain
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.3659, -71.2152
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2 incidents on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
70-year-old man
On September 13, 2025, a 70-year-old man suffered an unknown medical emergency and collapsed on the Pine Mountain Trail in Gorham, NH, approximately 0.3 miles from the Horton Center. His hiking party performed CPR and retrieved an AED from the Horton Center; he was resuscitated and became semi-conscious by approximately 9:50 a.m. He was carried out by litter, transported to Gorham Airport, and flown by Life Flight of Maine helicopter to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME.
Andrew Pate, 56, of Portsmouth, NH
On October 8, 2023, Andrew Pate slipped on wet ground near the summit of Pine Mountain and sustained a significant leg injury while on a day hike with his wife. Conservation Officers and AVSAR volunteers, assisted by Good Samaritan hikers, carried him in a rescue litter to Pine Mountain Road. He was transported to Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin for treatment.