2,770 ft | Moat Range | 0 routes
Feels like 49°F
~3.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Wednesday or Thursday offer ideal conditions — Wednesday features clear skies and the best visibility, while Thursday remains pleasant with only overcast skies developing. Early morning starts are rewarded with cooler temperatures and solitude.
Trail: Moat Mountain Trail, Attitash Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Fun day out with Coach getting well off the beaten path for a moat traverse and a side of extra credit. First time on the section between Table and the Moat/Attitash Trail junction. An interesting, rugged, quiet area where it’s easy to feel alone. Got on trail at 6am and didn’t see a soul for the whole day, it was lovely. Saw a few random patches of snow and ice off to the side in some shady places. We can officially call ice out on the Moats.”
Trail: Moat Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail
“A trip up South Moat to check a few things. Dry trail about 99% of the time with just some light seeps of water around the big Chocorua view ledge. Shortly below the summit, I did a very short bushwhack to a secluded ledge with a super view. Several other folks out were out today. There was a prescribed burn going on down in the valley so that got other hikers' attention. The sun came out on the way up and way down but it was overcast at the summit. Figures! :)”
Trail: Moat Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
“The Moats are good to go. No more snow and there has definitley been some trail work done. No blowdowns and trail is in great shape.”
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.
No routes available for this peak.
Located in the Moat Range of New Hampshire's White Mountain region near North Conway, this 2,770-foot summit offers a rewarding outing for hikers seeking open ledges and panoramic scenery without committing to a full alpine objective. The trail features rocky terrain and some sustained climbing that earns its Difficult rating, rewarding hikers with excellent above-treeline ledge exposure near the summit. Views stretch across the Saco River Valley toward the Presidential Range and the dramatic cliffs of White Horse and Cathedral Ledges. As part of the 52 With a View (52 WAV) peak list, it attracts peakbaggers drawn to its impressive summit vistas relative to its modest elevation. The Moat Range setting gives this peak a distinct character, sitting apart from the higher Whites while delivering genuinely scenic, open ridgeline hiking that outperforms its elevation on the views-per-foot scale.
Elevation
2,770 ft
Range
Moat Range
Difficulty
Difficult
Coordinates
44.0175, -71.1935
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2 incidents on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
74-year-old male hiker from Sandwich, MA
Richard Crooks, 74, began experiencing severe cramps in his legs and arms while returning from the summit of South Moat Mountain on September 26, 2025. His hiking partner attempted to rehydrate him for nearly an hour without success before calling 911, with the pair located over two miles from the trailhead. Rescuers carried Crooks out in a litter; he arrived at the trailhead shortly after 9:00 p.m. and was transported by ambulance to Memorial Hospital in North Conway.
53-year-old woman from Conway, NH
Elaine Merrill, 53, of Conway, NH, slipped and fell on the South Moat Trail, injuring her ankle and rendering her unable to bear weight. She called 911 at approximately 1:30 p.m. and was reached by Conservation Officers and Lakes Region Search and Rescue Team shortly after 3:00 p.m. She was carried to the trailhead, arriving at 6:35 p.m., and then transported to Memorial Hospital in North Conway.