3,735 ft | Carter-Moriah Range | 0 routes
Feels like 72°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.13" (24h) · 0.13" (48h)
~3.4°F drop per 1,000ft
Trail: Rattle River Trail, Kenduskeag Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant
“Other than the blowdowns and overgrowth around the summit, the trail is in good shape and fast (no snow, no ice). Mostly wanted to share the one big blowdown in case anyone wanted to team up with a few chainsaws (I own no equipment for maintenance, unfortunately). There's another piece of deadfall that's also obstructing the trail pretty well about 4 miles in from the Rattle River Trailhead. That one's somewhat annoying as it's on a steep incline; but the one in the pic just beyond the shelter will be the major impediment for thru hikers.”
Trail: Shelburne Trail, Kenduskeag Trail, bushwhack
Conditions: Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“I lucked out with a really nice day for these two peaks. I parked at the end of Losier Road in order to avoid the extra roadwalk involved with the winter parking area of the Shelburne Trail. I was able to cross over East Brook and follow Corridor 19 (snowmobile trail) until it met up with the Shelburne Trail. This was about 2 1/4 miles. A light dusting of snow had fallen overnight, which made for some tricky footing where the ice had recently re-frozen. However, snow and ice was patchy until I met up with the Shelburne Trail. From here to the col, snow depth gradually increased from 2-4 inches at the snowmobile trail to perhaps 18-24 inches just before the col in the north-facing ravine. Everything was hard-packed and there was essentially no ice, so I was able to bare boot this stretch. The bushwhack to Howe was open with gentle terrain. Oddly, I found the south side of the ridge to have more open woods. Nice views from the summit ledges. Snow depth was minimal along the ridge with many areas of bare ground. The Kenduskeag Trail to the summit of Shelburne Moriah was a beautiful ridgewalk with many nice views. Routefinding required some care in a few places as I only saw a few old blazes and the trail was fairly grown in around the alpine areas. Snow depth remained fairly minimal - most places only had a few inches and there were a number of areas of bare ground, even in the woods. There were a few short stretches where spikes would be helpful. I returned the same way. Shelburne Moriah completed my NHHH, was #428/457 of the NE 3k's, and made #205/207 of the NH200.”
Trail: Road walk, Shelburne Trail, Kenduskeag Trail, bushwhack
Conditions: Ice - Blue, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular
“A hard earned summit today. 14 miles total including the 1 mile bushwhack, which was easy compared to the ridge. Not a ton of snow here, which made the ridge passable. A fresh inch fell today, making the branches we had to squeeze under snowy, but at least they weren’t too bent over and loaded, and no major blowdowns. I was worried about ice, but it was mostly crusty snow, which was tricky with the fresh stuff on top sliding and clumping on the snowshoes today. Going backwards downhill on some parts, some folks might make use of an axe and crampons if you don’t trust your balance. The trail was not too hard to follow but it would be nice if it got a trim to make it more passable in winter.”
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 the northern White Mountains near the town of Shelburne, this 3,735-foot summit sits at the northeastern end of the Carter-Moriah Range, offering a somewhat remote and rugged character compared to its more frequently visited neighbors. The ascent is rated Difficult, reflecting steep terrain and a sustained climb that challenges hikers throughout. The summit and upper ridgeline provide limited but rewarding views, with the surrounding boreal forest giving way to more open conditions near the top. As part of the 52 With A View (52 WAV) peak list, the mountain attracts peak-baggers seeking a less-trafficked alternative to the Presidential or main Carter peaks. Its northeastern position in the range gives it a distinctive sense of wilderness, and hikers can expect a quiet, demanding outing through classic northern New Hampshire forest.
Elevation
3,735 ft
Range
Carter-Moriah Range
Difficulty
Difficult
Coordinates
44.3532, -71.0988
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