2,044 ft | Belknap Range | 1 route
Feels like 33°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.07" (24h) · 1.55" (48h)
~4.2°F drop per 1,000ft
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.
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.
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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