2,900 ft | Stinson | 0 routes
As of October 16, 2026
Trail conditions on Stinson Mountain are currently rated Moderate. At 8:40 PM ET it was 51°F at the summit (2,900 ft), feeling like 45°F, with WSW winds at 15 mph. See the hour-by-hour Stinson Mountain weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
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Stinson Mountain Trail (1.7 mi) · Stinson Mountain Fireroad (1.9 mi)
Feels like 45°F
Conditions summary as of October 17, 2026
Saturday brings cold, breezy, overcast conditions after a rainy Friday, with highs in the mid-30s and lows in the 20s. Sunday looks milder and dry, making it the better hiking day. Daylight is limited to about 11 hours, so plan an early start and carry a headlamp.
The summit runs a few degrees colder than the trailhead with notably stronger winds (wind chill near 24°F versus 27°F), and the freezing level is far above the peak, so any ice would come from overnight cold rather than altitude. Start with layers you can shed on the climb, then add an insulating layer and windproof shell before exposed summit areas.
Best Hiking Window
Sunday late morning through early afternoon, after overnight freezing has eased and with dry, calmer conditions; if hiking Saturday, wait until late morning for temperatures to climb above freezing and expect the coldest, windiest conditions of the weekend.
Last synthesized Oct 16, 8:40 PM ET
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Trail: Stinson Mountain Trail, snowmobile trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Stinson Mtn. with Over The Hill Hikers today. Took the hiking trail up and the snowmobile trail all the way down to the trailhead. Overall, this entire route was far drier than what I was expecting based on recent reports, even the snowmobile trail. The upper portion of that trail can get pretty swampy. Some mud around, but all of it was easily stepped through or over. Summit ledges were dry. MUCH cooler temps today and the breeze was nice.”
Trail: Stinson Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Met 5 other hikers on the trail. The summit had great views. Took the small side path from the snowmobile trail just before the summit to get to the Stinson lake overlook. Great views and got lucky and missed the showers, could see the storm clouds and showers from the summit.”
Trail: Stinson Mountain Trail
Conditions: Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Small Patches
“spotty areas of snow that get more dense as you get higher up. small bit of monorailing here and there. Took the hiking trails up and the snowmobile trails down. Snow was generally very solid so no concerns about post holing. Did the first 3/4 mile bare booted but put on microspikes to the top from there to make things easier. Similar on the way down. Seems like some of these chunks of snow could be here for a couple more weeks. Also of note there was some flowing water on the lower half of the trail which resulted in some areas of mud too, not a problem with waterproof boots. All in conditions may have been more favorable as it had dropped into the 20s overnight so everything seemed to be hardened up.”
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25°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 25°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
10h 52m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 5:56 PM, so a late start or a slow descent ends in the dark.
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.
Rising to 2,900 feet in the Stinson Range of central New Hampshire, this Rumney-area summit offers a rewarding moderate hike well-suited to hikers building experience or seeking a manageable day out. The primary route via the Stinson Mountain Trail gains elevation steadily through pleasant hardwood and mixed forest before opening onto a rocky, partially open summit with satisfying views of the surrounding lakes region, including Stinson Lake directly below. The exposure is limited but the summit ledges provide enough open sky to make the climb feel worthwhile. As a member of the 52 With A View (52 WAV) peak list, it draws hikers working through that popular New Hampshire collection of sub-4,000-foot summits recognized for their scenic payoffs. The relatively modest elevation and well-defined trail make it accessible without sacrificing the sense of accomplishment that comes with reaching a true named summit.
Elevation
2,900 ft
Range
Stinson
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
43.8348, -71.7790
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