Mountain · 2 routes

North Peak

1,139 ft · Maine

Summit
1,139 ft
Routes
2 ways up

Routes up North Peak

  1. North Peak TrailHardabout 472 ft of climbing0.8 mi round tripSee the route
  2. RidgetrailEasyabout 652 ft of climbing1.8 mi round tripSee the route
Compare the routes
North Peak TrailRidgetrail
ClimbingAbout 472 ftAbout 652 ft
Round trip0.8 mi1.8 mi
DifficultyHardEasy
TerrainHikeHike
Map of the 2 routes up North Peak, with each route's start numbered and the summit marked
North Peak TrailRidgetrailMap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors

About North Peak

North Peak is a summit in northern Maine, about 5 miles from the town of Presque Isle. It makes a compact destination for anyone based in or passing through the Presque Isle area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station in Presque Isle run about 79°F for highs and 56°F for lows, and snow is common from December through March. That station sits a few hundred feet below the summit, so temperatures up high run cooler. Several trails start close by. North Peak Trail is about 0.3 miles away, with Ridgetrail and Quaggy Jo South Peak Trail within roughly half a mile. For time on the water, the Aroostook River near Presque Isle is about 6 miles away.

Forecast on North Peak

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Questions about North Peak

How tall is North Peak?

1,139 ft (347 m).

How many routes go to the summit of North Peak?

2: North Peak Trail and Ridgetrail.

What is the shortest route up North Peak?

North Peak Trail, about 0.8 mi round trip.

Mountains nearby

More mountains in Maine

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–79°F and lows of 41–56°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Presque Isle, ME weather station, 2.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan22° high3° low8 days with snow
  2. Feb26° high5° low7 days with snow
  3. Mar36° high16° low6 days with snow
  4. Apr50° high29° low2 days with snow
  5. May65° high41° low
  6. Jun74° high50° low
  7. Jul79° high56° low
  8. Aug77° high54° low
  9. Sep69° high47° low
  10. Oct54° high36° low1 days with snow
  11. Nov40° high26° low3 days with snow
  12. Dec28° high12° low7 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Presque Isle, Maine · 5.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit North Peak

Best months: August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    22° / 3°

    11 wet · 8 snow

  2. Feb

    26° / 5°

    8 wet · 7 snow

  3. Mar

    36° / 16°

    10 wet · 6 snow

  4. Apr

    50° / 29°

    11 wet · 2 snow

  5. May

    65° / 41°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    74° / 50°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    79° / 56°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    77° / 54°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    69° / 47°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    54° / 36°

    13 wet · 1 snow

  11. Nov

    40° / 26°

    11 wet · 3 snow

  12. Dec

    28° / 12°

    11 wet · 7 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Presque Isle, ME, 2.8 mi away at 599 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.