2,404 ft | Pine Mountain | 0 routes
As of September 1, 2026
Trail conditions on Pine Mountain (Gorham) are currently rated Good. It's 66°F (feels like 68°F) with ENE winds at 2 mph. See the hour-by-hour Pine Mountain (Gorham) weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Pine Mountain (Gorham) weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 68°F
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026
Pine Mountain is offering excellent hiking conditions with clear skies, light winds, and dry trails per the most recent trip reports. This is a low-elevation, no-exposure hike well-suited for a relaxed outing, though rain moving in by Thursday should push any hikes to earlier in the window.
Temperatures are mild and fairly consistent from trailhead to summit, dropping only slightly with elevation, so minimal layering adjustment is needed; a light wind layer for the summit is a reasonable precaution.
Best Hiking Window
Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning offers the best combination of dry trails and mild weather before rain chances increase Wednesday afternoon and especially Thursday
Last synthesized Sep 1, 5:40 PM
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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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Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | fog | sunny | sunny | cloudy | drizzle | rain | rain | drizzle | drizzle |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 57° 55° | 64° 59° | 60° 55° | 54° 53° | 55° 54° | 55° 53° | 56° 54° | 61° 56° | 60° 57° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 4 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 28 | 23 | 2 | 5 |
| Gust mph est. | — | 18 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 45 | 37 | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | 0.2 | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,303 ft | 12,902 ft | 12,983 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 99% | 7% | 5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 0.4 | clear | clear | 8 | 5 | 2 | <0.1 | <0.1 | 4 |
| UV | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
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| Elevation | Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 2,404 ft | 55/57° 4 | 53/54° 12 | 54/56° 23 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 56/59° 3 | 54/56° 10 | 55/57° 19 |
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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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.