3,735 ft | Carter-Moriah Range | 0 routes
As of August 29, 2026
Trail conditions on Shelburne Moriah Mountain are currently rated Good. It's 45°F (feels like 39°F) with W winds at 10 mph. See the hour-by-hour Shelburne Moriah Mountain weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Shelburne Moriah Mountain weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 39°F
~3.6°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 29, 2026
Shelburne Moriah offers clear skies, mild temperatures, and dry-to-mildly-damp trail conditions for late August, with no above-treeline exposure to worry about. Recent trip reports indicate minor mud and some overgrowth but nothing significant, making this a solid day for a hike with an early start recommended to enjoy calm morning winds and avoid Sunday's incoming rain.
Expect temperatures to drop noticeably from the mild trailhead conditions to cooler, windier conditions near the summit, with wind chill effects becoming noticeable above the treeline transition zone; bring a windproof layer for the summit even though overall exposure is low.
Best Hiking Window
Saturday morning, 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM, before afternoon winds increase and ahead of Sunday's rain
Last synthesized Aug 29, 7:20 AM
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Trail: Shelburne Trail, Kenduskeag Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Great hike overall. I was the only hiker on the trail today, didn't meet anyone even at the summit. Kenduskeag trail was a bit overgrown in a few areas especially in the low scrub areas (was hard to see my feet through that section). Note: The logging road starts out with lots of thick ankle high grass for the first 1.5 miles then there are lots of waist high plants and bushes to wade through till you hit the forest trail.”
Trail: Shelburne Trail, Kenduskeag Trail, Highwater Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
“Dropped a bike at the Highwater TH then started hiking from the Shelburne TH. Shelburne starts as a flat walk on a former road (and current snowmobile trail?). The grass gets taller as you go until the trail takes a left into the woods. The Kenduskeag trail has some good views just prior to the open summit of Shelburne Moriah. It was hot but the wind was steady, which was cooling and kept any bugs away. The downhill hike from the Shelburne / Kenduskeag junction and the 5.3m section of the Highwater trail was boring. It wasn’t difficult, but aside from the parallel river on Highwater, there’s nothing to see. There were two river crossings that required wading - both were on the Highwater trail and both were not long after taking a left onto Highwater from the Shelburne trail. It was easy to see where the trail picked up on the other side for the first crossing, but more difficult for the second. At the second crossing, someone has tied some ribbons on the far side to indicate where the trail restarts. I wasn’t sure that was what those ribbons were all about until I got over there.”
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.”
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Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 | Monday Aug 31 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | sunny | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | rain | rain | sunny | sunny | cloudy |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 50° 48° | 56° 51° | 58° 56° | 57° 55° | 58° 55° | 57° 55° | 55° 53° | 62° 57° | 58° 54° |
| Chill °F | 42° | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 16 | 18 | 37 | 38 | 28 | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 |
| Gust mph est. | 26 | 29 | 59 | 61 | 45 | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,143 ft | 11,667 ft | 13,135 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 2% | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | - | 5% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 10 | clear | clear | clear | 0.1 | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 6 | — | 5 | 7 | — |
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| Elevation | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 | Monday Aug 31 |
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| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,735 ft | 48/50° 16 | 55/57° 38 | 53/55° 12 |
| 3,300 ft | 49/51° 17 | 57/59° 35 | 55/57° 9 |
| 2,500 ft | 51/55° 16 | 60/62° 26 | 57/61° 7 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 52/57° 13 | 62/64° 21 | 58/63° 6 |
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 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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