2,770 ft | Moat Range | 0 routes
As of September 8, 2026
Trail conditions on South Moat Mountain are currently rated Good. It's 58°F (feels like 54°F) with W winds at 6 mph. See the hour-by-hour South Moat Mountain weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
South Moat Mountain weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 54°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.04" (24h) · 0.04" (48h)
~4°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of September 8, 2026
South Moat Mountain offers excellent hiking conditions with clear skies, mild temperatures, and dry trails reported by recent hikers. Wind is light at the summit and there's no above-treeline exposure to worry about, making this a low-risk outing for the next couple of days before rain moves in Wednesday.
Expect a gradual ~4°F drop from trailhead to summit with slightly stronger wind gusts higher up (up to 30mph near the top); a light windbreaker layer is sufficient given the modest elevation gain and lack of above-treeline exposure.
Best Hiking Window
Early morning Monday through midday Tuesday offers the driest, calmest conditions before rain arrives Wednesday
Last synthesized Sep 8, 12:20 AM
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Trail: Moat Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
“Beautiful Day.....probably my 20th summit of S Moat. Always a great hike and view for the effort”
Trail: Moat Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
“Hot day. Hazy views.”
Trail: Moat Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock
“Another nice outing with the OTHH, and again a large group turning out for this one. I should mention that in the open ledge areas up high, there are some areas with wetness on the rocks that were slippery, and even a few places apparently dry were making us step cautiously. I imagine this part of the trail would pose real problems in wet weather.”
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Monday Sep 7 | Today Sep 8 | Tomorrow Sep 9 | |||||||
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| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | sunny | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | drizzle | rain |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 57° 53° | 63° 60° | 61° 59° | 59° 56° | 61° 57° | 59° 50° | 53° 50° | 58° 53° | 62° 58° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | 45° | 45° | — | — |
| Wind mph | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 24 |
| Gust mph est. | 44 | 35 | — | 35 | 26 | — | 21 | 20 | 38 |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.6 |
| Freezing ft | 10,802 ft | 11,389 ft | 13,232 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | - | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | 5 | <0.1 |
| UV | 5 | 6 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | — |
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| Elevation | Monday Sep 7 | Today Sep 8 | Tomorrow Sep 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 2,770 ft | 53/57° 29 | 56/59° 27 | 50/53° 13 |
| 2,500 ft | 53/58° 27 | 57/60° 26 | 51/53° 11 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 54/60° 21 | 58/61° 21 | 52/54° 9 |
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 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.