1,664 ft | Belknap Range | 0 routes
Feels like 49°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.77" (24h) · 0.77" (48h)
~2.6°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Saturday offers the best conditions with clearing skies and only a 16% chance of precipitation. An early Saturday start takes advantage of the full 13+ hour daylight window and allows trails additional time to drain after Thursday and Friday rain.
No routes available for this peak.
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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