Submitted by Aaron B.
5.7 mi • 1,818 ft gain • 3-5 hours • 43.5194°N, 71.2744°W
Feels like 72°F
Best Hiking Window
Tuesday or Wednesday offer the best conditions — clear to overcast skies, warm temperatures, and near-zero precipitation chance. Thursday brings a significant chance of rain (49%), making Tuesday or Wednesday the preferred days. Early morning starts are ideal to allow trails maximum drying time and to return before any afternoon weather develops later in the week.
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.
Summit-level conditions by time of day at 1,890' elevation
Distance
5.7 mi
Elevation Gain
1,818 ft
Duration
3-5 hours
Trailhead
43.5194°N, 71.2744°W
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