1,664 ft | Belknap Range | 1 route
Feels like 45°F
~2°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Thursday offers the clearest opportunity with mainly clear skies and manageable winds. Friday is acceptable with overcast skies but low precipitation chance (6%). Avoid Sunday when moderate rain is forecast and trails will be at their most saturated.
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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