3,710 ft | Nash Stream | 0 routes
As of August 29, 2026
Trail conditions on Sugarloaf Mountain (Stratford) are currently rated Good. It's 44°F (feels like 37°F) with NW winds at 8 mph. See the hour-by-hour Sugarloaf Mountain (Stratford) weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Sugarloaf Mountain (Stratford) weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 37°F
~3.6°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of August 29, 2026
Sugarloaf Mountain is in great shape for a summer hike, with clear skies, mild temperatures, and no meaningful trail hazards reported. Recent trip reports show only minor mud and some wet rock at lower elevations, but nothing that should deter a normal hike. Aim for an early start Saturday to enjoy the clear weather before rain moves in Sunday.
Expect a mild warm-up from trailhead to mid-elevations, but winds pick up substantially near the summit (up to 28 mph with wind chill near 36°F), so pack a windbreaker or light jacket for the top even though temperatures at the trailhead may feel comfortably cool in short sleeves.
Best Hiking Window
Saturday morning through early afternoon offers the clearest and driest window before rain arrives Sunday.
Last synthesized Aug 29, 7:20 AM
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Trailblazer adds the full 7-day summit forecast, the best day to go for every peak, and conditions for each route up.
Trail: Elwell Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail
“Terrific afternoon for us jetlagged old folks!!! Just what was needed. Love this section of the Elwell Trail - very dry and get some cardio!!! Around 18 minutes each way with this approach.”
Trail: Sugarloaf Mountain Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Was a great day for hiking and had some company at the summit. Great views and a cool pot bellied stove at the summit. This hike is definitely one of the more remote hikes I've done.”
Trail: Sugarloaf Trail
Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable
“Trail was in great shape.”
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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 | fog | rain | drizzle | sunny | sunny | cloudy |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 47° 45° | 55° 49° | 57° 55° | 54° 53° | 55° 53° | 55° 52° | 52° 50° | 57° 54° | 56° 54° |
| Chill °F | 38° | 43° | — | — | — | — | 45° | — | — |
| Wind mph | 16 | 17 | 37 | 36 | 26 | 30 | 13 | 13 | 8 |
| Gust mph est. | 26 | 24 | 59 | 58 | 42 | 42 | 17 | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 11,806 ft | 11,276 ft | 13,076 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 1% | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | - | - | 100% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | clear | 0.1 | <0.1 | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| UV | 5 | 6 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 5 | 6 | — |
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| Elevation | Today Aug 29 | Tomorrow Aug 30 | Monday Aug 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 3,710 ft | 45/47° 16 | 53/54° 36 | 50/52° 13 |
| 3,300 ft | 47/49° 16 | 54/56° 32 | 51/54° 10 |
| 2,500 ft | 49/53° 14 | 57/59° 23 | 52/58° 9 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 50/55° 11 | 59/60° 18 | 51/60° 8 |
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.
No routes available for this peak.
Rising to 3,710 feet in the Nash Stream Forest of northern New Hampshire's Nash Stream range, this Coos County summit offers a rewarding moderate outing in a remote and relatively uncrowded corner of the state. The mountain earns its place on the 52 With A View (52 WAV) list through open ledges near the summit that reward hikers with expansive views across the surrounding boreal forest and toward the Percy Peaks and other regional highlands. The trail winds through classic northern hardwood and spruce-fir forest before reaching the rocky upper terrain. The Nash Stream area's wild character gives this hike a backcountry feel, with limited foot traffic compared to more heavily visited White Mountain destinations. The combination of meaningful elevation gain, scenic ledge viewpoints, and the serene atmosphere of state forest land makes this a worthwhile objective for peak baggers and nature-focused hikers alike.
Elevation
3,710 ft
Range
Nash Stream
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
44.7443, -71.4678
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1 incident on file · drawn from NH Fish and Game releases and regional reporting
71-year-old male from West Warwick, RI
On September 17, 2025, Stephen McGovern, 71, of West Warwick, RI, slipped and sustained a head injury while hiking the Sugarloaf Trail in Bethlehem with friends. Two Pemi Valley Search and Rescue volunteers who happened to be on the same trail located and treated McGovern and assisted him down the trail. He was subsequently transported by his hiking partners to Memorial Hospital in North Conway for further treatment.