Mount Roberts is a 2,582 foot mountain located in the Ossipee Range in Moultonborough NH. Located at the Castle In The Clouds, it features gorgeous views of Lake Winnipesaukee, the southern White Mountains, and is part of the 52 with a view.
Height: 2,582 feet (787 m)
Distance: 5 miles (8.05 km)
Elevation Gain: 1,297 Feet
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 2-4 hours
Trail Map
Trails
There is one main trail to summit Mount Roberts, however hikers can choose to take a longer route up other trails, or summiting Mount Shaw in a larger loop.
Mount Roberts Trail – (5 Miles Round Trip)
This trail is very well marked and traveled, making it easy to follow in most conditions. It features several fantastic view points of the Ossipee Range, and Lake Winnipesaukee during the ascent. With a gradual gain nearly all the way to the summit, this trail is relatively easy.
The first view point is less than a mile into the hike with other viewpoints around 1.5 miles into the hike. The summit features 180 degree views of the Southern White Mountains. Views of Mount Chocorua, Mount Passaconaway, Mount Whiteface, and many more 4,000 footers are fantastic.
High Ridge Trail
The high ridge trail connects the summits of Mount Shaw and Roberts. There are various paths to reach the High Ridge Trail, each changing the distance to get to the summit of Mount Roberts. Refer to the Castle’s trail map to determine your route.
Winter Hiking
Mount Roberts is a fantastic winter hike. This is a great starter hike for those looking to get into winter hiking. It features only gradual gains, so you can often get away with no microspikes or traction (even though you should always bring them). This isn’t as well traveled as other winter hikes, but the trail tends to stay packed due to enough hikers. Most of the time you will not need snowshoes due to this, but in times of lots of snow, snowshoes may be very beneficial.
Directions & Parking
There is ample parking at Castle in the Clouds. The grounds can get very busy during the summer. Winter months should have little to no issue with parking at any time.
Weather Forecast
Suissevale, NH
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
Snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Pictures
Mount Roberts
Mount Roberts Summit
Mount Roberts Summit Pano
Mount Roberts Trail Views
Views of Mount Shaw from Mount Roberts
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Awesome views, snowy, but packed down trail
Great day with perfect views. Trail snow was nice and packed down