1,664 ft | Belknap Range | 1 route
As of September 1, 2026
Trail conditions on Whiteface Mountain (Gilford) are currently rated Good. It's 65°F (feels like 65°F) with E 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 Whiteface Mountain (Gilford) weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Whiteface Mountain (Gilford) weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 65°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.08" (24h) · 0.08" (48h)
~3°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026
Whiteface Mountain is in good hiking condition with mild temperatures, light winds, and only minor recent rainfall. Trails may be slightly damp but overall this is a low-risk, comfortable hike with ample daylight.
Temperatures and winds stay fairly consistent from trailhead to summit on this low-elevation hike, so minimal layering adjustment is needed beyond a light layer for wind or drizzle.
Best Hiking Window
Wednesday morning through early afternoon offers the driest, calmest conditions before rain chances rise later in the week.
Last synthesized Sep 1, 5:40 PM
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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 | cloudy | drizzle | drizzle | fog | rain | rain | drizzle | drizzle |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 62° 56° | 61° 59° | 60° 57° | 56° 56° | 59° 57° | 57° 56° | 59° 58° | 64° 60° | 64° 61° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 34 | 27 | 7 | 12 |
| Gust mph est. | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Storm risk | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.3 | 0.3 | - | - |
| Freezing ft | 12,628 ft | 13,415 ft | 13,360 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | 8 | 8 | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | <0.1 | 9 |
| UV | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
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| Elevation | Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | Tomorrow Sep 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 1,664 ft | 56/62° 11 | 56/56° 13 | 58/59° 27 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 56/62° 9 | 55/56° 13 | 58/59° 30 |
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.
Located in Gilford near the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, this 1,664-foot summit is one of the more accessible peaks in the Belknap Range. The relatively short and straightforward trail makes it a popular choice for hikers of all experience levels, earning its Easy difficulty rating. The summit and upper slopes offer rewarding views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding Lakes Region landscape, with the Sandwich Range and White Mountains visible on clear days. As one of the Belknap 12 peaks, it draws hikers working to complete this regional peak-bagging list. The mountain's modest elevation and well-maintained trails make it an excellent introduction to the Belknap Range, while still delivering a satisfying outing with genuine scenic payoff. Its proximity to the lake community gives it a distinctly New Hampshire Lakes Region character that sets it apart from more remote summits.
Elevation
1,664 ft
Range
Belknap Range
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
43.4885, -71.3865
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