3,735 ft | Carter | 0 routes
As of October 17, 2026
Trail conditions on Shelburne Moriah Mountain are currently rated Moderate. At 3:20 AM ET it was 28°F at the summit (3,735 ft), feeling like 15°F, with WNW winds at 20 mph. See the hour-by-hour Shelburne Moriah Mountain weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Feels like 15°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.02" (24h) · 0.42" (48h)
Snow: 0.1" (24h) · 0.1" (48h)
Conditions summary as of October 17, 2026
Cold, foggy conditions with summit wind chill near 0°F and gusts to the 40s mph make this a legitimate late-fall outing, even though the peak has no above-treeline exposure. Light snow and temperatures at or below freezing mean icy rock, frozen mud, and slick leaves are likely, and daylight is limited to about 11 hours. Sunday offers the more settled window, with lighter winds and less fog expected.
Expect roughly 10°F colder and notably windier at the summit than at the trailhead, with the freezing level sitting between the trailhead and summit, so ice and frost will increase as you climb. Start with a warm base layer, carry an insulating mid-layer and windproof shell for the upper trail, and avoid overheating on the ascent.
Best Hiking Window
Sunday late morning through early afternoon, once overnight ice softens and winds ease slightly; on Saturday, wait for the fog to lift if possible and start after sunrise, finishing well before dark.
Last synthesized Oct 17, 3:20 AM ET
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Trail: Rattle River Trail, Kenduskeag Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant
“Went up Rattle River Trail and over to Mt. Moriah. Then backtracked on Kenduskeag and went over to Shelburne Moriah. Then backtracked again and went down Rattle River Trail. I love Moriah, but Shelburne Moriah was the highlight of this trip. Kenduskeag Trail is a bit overgrown, a bit muddy, and totally gorgeous. The scenery reminds me of Mahoosuc Trail around Mt. Success.”
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.”
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61 mph
Summit gusts
Plan a below-treeline hike
Daytime gusts near 61 mph above treeline. Pick a sheltered route or another day.
20°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 20°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
0°F
Wind chill
The rest of the list: Winter gear guide · How I pick gear
Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth.
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
Difficulty
Difficult
Coordinates
44.3532, -71.0988
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