1,894 ft | Belknap Range | 1 route
As of September 1, 2026
Trail conditions on West Quarry Mountain are currently rated Good. It's 54°F (feels like 50°F) with NW winds at 4 mph. The listed route, Belknap Traverse, is 19.4 miles point to point with 5,295 ft of elevation gain, taking about 9-15 hours. See the hour-by-hour West Quarry Mountain weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
West Quarry Mountain weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 50°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.02" (24h) · 0.02" (48h)
~3°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026
West Quarry Mountain is offering mild, low-wind conditions with only trace recent precipitation, making for comfortable hiking. Trails should be mostly dry with minor dampness from light rain, and there is no significant hazard present. Watch for increasing drizzle and rain chances later in the week, so an early outing is preferable.
Temperature and wind remain essentially constant from trailhead to summit on this low-elevation hike, so minimal layering adjustment is needed; a light long-sleeve layer plus a packable rain shell should suffice given the overcast, damp conditions.
Best Hiking Window
Early morning Tuesday (around sunrise to midday) before drizzle chances increase later in the week
Last synthesized Sep 1, 8:20 AM
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Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | drizzle | drizzle | drizzle | drizzle | cloudy | rain | showers | drizzle | cloudy |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 61° 56° | 57° 55° | 62° 56° | 57° 55° | 61° 57° | 58° 55° | 59° 57° | 60° 60° | 61° 60° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 10 |
| Gust mph est. | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | 0.7 | 0.2 | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,575 ft | 13,231 ft | 13,663 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | clear | 8 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 10 | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | clear |
| UV | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
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| Elevation | Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 1,894 ft | 56/61° 8 | 55/57° 14 | 57/59° 21 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 56/61° 7 | 55/57° 14 | 57/59° 22 |
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.
Rising to 1,894 feet in the Belknap Range of central New Hampshire, this moderately rated summit is one of the 12 peaks that make up the popular Belknap Range peak-bagging list. Situated in the Lakes Region near Lake Winnipesaukee, the mountain offers hikers a rewarding outing without requiring the commitment of a full-day alpine adventure. Trails through the Belknap Range tend to be well-defined and relatively compact, making the area accessible to a broad range of hikers. Views from the upper elevations can include sweeping perspectives of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding lowlands, a signature reward of Belknap Range summits. The quarry history suggested by its name adds a layer of regional character to the experience. As part of the Belknap 12 list, it pairs naturally with nearby peaks for those looking to complete the full range in multiple outings.
Elevation
1,894 ft
Range
Belknap Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
43.5115, -71.3130
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