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Piper Mountain

Moderate

2,044 ft | Belknap Range | 1 route

New Hike
41°F / Feels 33°F
9 mph NW
ConditionsModerate

Today's Conditions

Updated May 31, 11:14 AM

Current Weather

41°F

Feels like 33°F

Clear sky
9 mph NW · Gusts 18 mph
71% humidity

Recent Precipitation

Rain: 0.07" (24h) · 1.55" (48h)

Elevation Forecast

Today
Summit 2,044'
43°/55°F29mphWC 33°☀️
Trailhead
43°/55°F29mphWC 33°☀️

~4.2°F drop per 1,000ft

AI Trail Conditions

Moderate

Best Hiking Window

Sunday morning offers the clearest conditions with a current sky that is cloudless. Start early to take advantage of the dry window before any afternoon instability; rain chances increase into Monday and beyond, making Sunday the preferred day in the 48-hour outlook.

5 hazards identified
6 gear recommendations
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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.

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Routes

Belknap Traverse

Very Difficult
19.4 mi
5,295 ft
9-15 hours

Trail Map

About Piper Mountain

Rising to 2,044 feet in the Belknap Range of central New Hampshire, this moderate summit offers hikers a rewarding outing in the Lakes Region near Gilford and Laconia. As one of the 12 peaks comprising the Belknap 12 peak list, Piper Mountain attracts both casual hikers and those working to complete the full range. The trail network in the Belknap Range State Forest provides a relatively accessible approach, winding through mixed hardwood and conifer forest characteristic of this compact range. While Piper Mountain sits below treeline, hikers may find partial viewpoints depending on the specific route taken. The peak's moderate rating makes it suitable for hikers with basic fitness and experience, though some sections involve rocky footing typical of New Hampshire terrain. Its inclusion in the Belknap 12 gives it particular appeal for peak-baggers exploring this often-overlooked range west of Lake Winnipesaukee.

Elevation

2,044 ft

Range

Belknap Range

Difficulty

Moderate

Coordinates

43.5038, -71.3777

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Whiteface Mountain (Gilford)

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1.1 mi away

Gunstock Mountain

Moderate

2,245 ft · Belknap Range

1.5 mi away

Mount Mack

Moderate

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Mount Klem

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