Are you looking for a different approach to see Mount Moosilauke? Some ice mostly snow packed but Need spikes and very windy at top. It is the tenth highest . The Beaver Brook Path crosses with a small side trail leading to the Beaver Brook Shelter after approximately 1.5 miles, marking the conclusion of the sharpest ascent. Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail - Winter Route, Appalachian Trail: Beaver Brook to South Peak, Mount Jim, Mount Blue, Mount Moosilauke, and South Peak, Mount Moosilauke Loop via Asquam Ridge Trail to Gorge Brook Trail, Mount Jim and Mount Waternomee Ridge Trail, Webster Slide Mountain via Wachipauka Pond Trail, Mount Moosilauke via Tunnel Brook Trail to the Benton Trail, Mount Mist and Wachipauka Pond via Wachipauka Pond Trail, Mount Wolf and Kinsman Ridge via Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail: White Mountain National Forest, Appalachian Trail: Beaver Brook Trailhead to Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Mount Moosilauke South Peak NH Information category: peak coordinates: 44.0112,-71.8409 county: Grafton elevation: 4523 name (OSM): South Peak name (TrailsNH): Mount Moosilauke South Peak NH name (map): S. Peak state: NH town: Benton, NH Mount Moosilauke South Peak NH Please shut off your Ad Blocker on TrailsNH Remnants of the stone lodge that once stood on the Moosilauke summit. The south end is located at the Flume Gorge Parking lot and the north end is at a parking lot located about a half mile off Route 93, Exit 35 which takes you onto route 3 (4412'11.3"N 7140'51.7"W). A treeless summit that offers panoramic views of Franconia Ridge and the Kinsmans to the north. Most people were doing that this time. Gets cold above tree line. Thread starter BIGEarl; Start date Apr 28, 2008; BIGEarl Well-known member. Joined Jul 18, 2005 Messages 2,103 Reaction score 293 Location Nashua, NH. Although I did read some reviews that mentioned muddy trails, I did not encounter much mud. Moosilauke is a rough, and, if you're not careful, easy-to-go-for-a-fateful-tumble hike. Joined Sep 3, 2003 Messages 1,359 Reaction score 187 Location Mansfield, MA Avatar: Mt. Once you hit the junction with the Carriage Path and South Peak the trail to Moosilauke summit is quick, easy and good footing. --Edward Whymper, New Hampshire, United States, North America, Climber's Log Entries ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Beautiful day. Careful parking at Glencliff, very icy in the lot, Pretty deep soft snow all the way up with more at the top --- show shoes are a really good idea. . Kutsa and Montreal greeted me (2002). Mount Moosilauke NH Information category: peak coordinates: 44.0234,-71.8315 county: Grafton elevation: 4802 name (OSM): Mount Moosilauke name (TrailsNH): Mount Moosilauke NH name (Wikipedia): Mount Moosilauke name (map): Mt Moosilauke state: NH town: Benton, NH Mount Moosilauke NH The summit peaks at 4,802 feet with a prominence of 2,933 feet. If the conditions arent too harsh, its probably a good idea to trade the snowshoes for traction at treeline, bundle up for the summit, and leave the pack for retrieval on the way back (none of which I had the foresight to do). Gorge brook is well packed for the most part. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Many people appreciate the wealth of natural places in this part of the state. Hike Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail, Hike Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail, Photograph Fall Foliage on the Kancamagus Highway. Great mountain so far one of my favorite 48 4000 footers!! The Gorge Brook Trail is the easiest and most common trail visitors will . If you enjoyed this article, please check out my book. South Peek (GCPNTK) was created by kahja on 7/11/2005. Given the scenery of this ride, making it an 18 mile out and back route is also a great option. Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Woodsville, New Hampshire. Great hike and on a spectacular day for mid November! Moosilauke summit as viewed from a break in the trees on the Carriage Road. Take 25 north until you reach the town of Glencliff and then go to the end of High Street which is where this trail begins. It is challenging. Trail was excellent - spikes all the way with no problem. The path climbs steadily up the northeastern flank of the mountain for 5.8 miles to the top of Moosilauke. Hiking these mountains in the winter is a different experience from hikes during the other three seasons. Started hiking up Glencliff Trail at 7:30AM. Had to turn around just after we got above the treeline due to low visibility, but it was a great hike regardless! The Outdoor Research Ascendant (mens/ womens) has permeable insulation thats ideal for days when youre scrambling back down below treelined and need to keep warm. The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. The Mt Moosiulauke Glencliff Trail takes you through seven miles of forest and mountain scenery. Wow was it windy and cold on top today. Amazing hike. I didnt get a clear view at the too but still had a good time. Once youve arrived, take a stop under one of the numerous windbreaks, get a food, take in the scenery, and take in the 3.7 miles and 2,400 feet of elevation gain. Wind was not too bad at the top, but I was glad to have the googles. The Mt Moosiulauke Glencliff Trail takes you through seven miles of forest and mountain scenery. On clear days, the summit of Moosilauke provides sweeping panoramic views of the Green Mountains to the west and the rest of the White Mountains to the east. It was a beautiful day for a hike weather was awesome but was semi hazy view (I heard it was due to wild fires in the west) coming down carriage road was a breeze. Piata's 2006 . Email: HikersWelcome@yahoo.com. Trail to South Peak is steep, rocky and narrow but short (0.15 miles). Retrace your steps or, on brighter days, build a magnificent circle by descending through the Carriage Road to the Snapper Trail and returning to Ravine Lodge Road. 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. More. Lots of powder of the Gorge Brook Trail, same for the Snapper. We were 1 of 2 groups up there today - so having the mountain to ourself was a treat!! Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 43 min to complete. Trail is packed and easy to hike with spikes, little bit of drift at the summit but nothing too bad, Need micro spikes. Be the first to share your experience. Enjoy this 12.4-mile loop trail near Woodsville, New Hampshire. Route finding was a little difficult above tree line near the summit because of the heavy cloud cover. If I wasnt pressed for time for work This is a video review of the Townline Trail, Glencliff Trail, Carriage Rd. Before merging with the Beaver Brook Trail/Appalachian Trail, hikers on the Benton Trail are treated to spectacular vistas of the Kinsmans and Little Tunnel Brook Ravine. Joined Jun 4, 2005 Messages 1,332 Reaction score 132 Location Plymouth, NH. conditions to icy to safely make it. Required fields are marked *. My GPS was 7.46 and I confirmed with the Dartmouth Hut personnel that as mapped this is a 7.5 mile loop. Pleasant in the trees. The Moosilauke Summit is windswept and bare in the winter. Hard-packed snow on the whole trail, minimal ice- we brought micro spikes but didnt use them. Windy and cold at the top. There are also some primitive shelters where you may sleep overnight along some of the hiking paths. The route through Beaver is know to be treacherous, and I was looking for something more tamed. A few spots on Glencliff where the ice was showing through on step-up-rocks. 1396 Route 25. South Peak is another great example of the high elevation terrain of the White Mountains with its many specimens of wild flowers and alpine only trees. All around perfect day! Check out this 10.8-mile loop trail near Glencliff, New Hampshire. Its another mile up to the peak from the Carriage Road intersection. Carry anything in comfort (and stylishly) with an Osprey Talon/Tempest daypack, whether its extra clothing or fuel for your Moosilauke expedition. Visit the Ravine Lodge website for more information. The Carriage Road was created in the 1800s to transport tourists to a hotel (the Prospect House, afterwards known as the Tip Top House) that formerly existed atop Mount Moosilaukes summit. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Glencliff Trail: The 3.0 mile Glencliff Trail foillows the Appalachian Trail up the southwestern face of Mount Moosilauke to South Peak, where the trail continues over the alpine zone via the Moosilauke Carriage Road to the summit. I can see it getting very muddy and slippery on rainy days. The 360-degree vistas on Moosilaukes rocky top are reached after a short but steep, open, and frequently windy climb over the alpine zone. Only my 2nd 4k footer done with my friend. Snow shoes def not needed. There was no snow or ice as of 11/5, a lot of wet rocks and mud. I was super glad when it was time to turn left on Snapper Trail - much softer and pleasant. The track then follows the Beaver Brook Cascades for the next mile, providing some of the steepest terrain in the Whiteshike that is made much more difficult by the mist from the adjacent falls, which makes it wet and slippery. lots of ppl with dogs if your wondering about bringing your dog. Please try again. Winter travel on Moosilauke or anywhere is a very different ball-game from summer hiking, but with the right gear and a little training it can be safe and entirely enjoyable. Moosilauke in 3.9 miles. 11th trip to the Moose but first on this particular trail. The Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park is beautiful year round and every season has it's unique benefits. Mount Moosilauke is a 4,802-foot-high (1,464 m) mountain at the southwestern end of the White Mountains in the town of Benton, New Hampshire, United States. At this junction get off the Carriage road onto the Snapper ski trail going into the thicker woods (narrower trail) to bring you back to the Ravine Lodge Trailhead. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Total whiteout conditions, high winds, and gusts that could knock us over. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Fresh snow, snowshoes the whole way! Read: Mt. It features a few steep sections along the way and is consider difficult. Gorgeous summits at both South Peak & Moosilauke. The trail consists of cascades of rocks, wood-block steps and metal rungs (not all entirely in tact). The Basin is just one stop on the Pemigewasset Recreational Trail that follows along I-93 through Franconia Notch. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Parking lot was full when we started at about 9:30. Summit area was frequently. Highly recommend!. the peak is bald so there is plenty of room to just enjoy the views- they are spectacular views both on Moosilauke and the south peak. Glenciff Trail - 4.9 miles - 4,480' Road to parking lot - 7.6 miles - 1,680' Parking area on High Street - 8 miles - 1,460' Total elevation change - 4,180 Trail map- 800 x 598 - 102K Trail map- 1278 x 956 - 297K This day hike started at the parking lot for the Glencliff Trail off of High Street in Warren, New Hampshire. This particular trail is lightly trafficked, m Mount Moosilauke is a 4000 footer located in the White Mountain Range of New Hampshire. OR. Always be prepared even if its 40 degrees in the parking lot :). Trail was in great shape. Parking was very full so plan to head out early! Snapper trail was minimally packed, snowshoes essential. Deep snow last mile to top. Map Information, 71 White Mountain Drive
Trails going up are marked great. Trial is packed down. Youve reached the appropriate parking lot if you see a field and a White Mountain National Forest sign. Roy Sanford, 66, died while climbing Mount Moosilauke in the town of Benton Sunday. Little hazy but otherwise perfect!! Lots of great people on the trails today! Some muddy sections but no snow or ice yet (as of 11-6-22). Great trail otherwise everything is hard packed. You dont have to be a Dartmouth student to visit the Ravine Lodge, which is accessible to the public and provides easy access to the Gorge Brook Trail. The summit peaks at 4,802 feet with a prominence of 2,933 feet.If you're new to exploring the White Mountain range this will definitely be a great introduction to what it can offer. Awesome views and the weather was perfect. A really good day out. Perfect conditions today! Moosilauke Inn GREAT BEAR CABIN JEFFERS BROOK SHELTER JOHN RAND CABIN BEAVER BROOK SHELTER rail + Carriage Road + + + + + + + + + + + BALD HILL 2450 CHOKECHERRY HILL 2920 . The Carriage Road corridor is a gradual climb lined with conifers and stuffed with snowdrifts. Fun trail, wasnt busy at all. Had to walk an extra 3/4 of a mile to get to the trial head. We did it without poles or spikes and felt fine. Fairly steep hike but lots of room to maneuver. White Mountain National Forest, Pemigewasset Ranger District, Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail. The first mile is very windy just walking to the trail but the rest of the hike isnt bad until you get above the tree line. Moosilauke to the northeast and South Peak to the south. Spikes whole way. The view from South Peak was beautiful. Windy and cold at the top. Used spikes for alpine zone it was icy. Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail - Winter Route, Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail: Beaver Brook to South Peak, Mount Jim, Mount Blue, Mount Moosilauke, and South Peak, Mount Moosilauke Loop via Asquam Ridge Trail to Gorge Brook Trail, Mount Jim and Mount Waternomee Ridge Trail, Webster Slide Mountain via Wachipauka Pond Trail, Mount Moosilauke via Tunnel Brook Trail to the Benton Trail, Mount Wolf and Kinsman Ridge via Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail: White Mountain National Forest, Appalachian Trail: Beaver Brook Trailhead to Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Crossover to the left offers bit of break before the ascent to S. Peak. Trail was great. We were above the clouds at the summit, truly spectacular. This made for many breaks up the way with Olivia making comments like she is going to throw up. My punishment for being the first to arrive this morning was trail-breaking duties, a job I was happy to do but also willing to relinquish for a bit when a couple of hikers caught up. The 360 degree views continued looking east. Snowshoes are a must after the first mile or so. A 29 mile network of hiking trails on Mount Moosilauke in the Western White Mountains. Continue on NH-118 for 6.0 miles, then turn left onto Ravine Road for the Dartmouth Outing Club's Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. Good beginner 48, Hiked this trail today. According to officials, family members said Roy Sanford, 66, planned to take an. We were lucky that someone had broken the trail ahead of us, otherwise we wouldnt have known where to go - other than the start and finish, there are no markings at all! Only reason for 4 star vs 5 star was our Apple Watch and all trail map said we did 8.4ish miles vs the 7.1 this map says. The Beaver Brook Path, which is also part of the Appalachian Trail, is the steepest and most difficult trail to Moosilaukes peak. Couldnt believe the weather today Beginning of November and I didnt need a coat and hat until the top! 3.9 miles (one way); elevation 4,802 feet Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 min to complete. Beaver Brook Trail - 3.8 Benton Trail - 3.5 Glencliff Trail - 3.6 Carriage Road - 5.1 Map created by Andrew Potter '91 for the Dartmouth Outing Guide, 3/92. Higher up its all hard pack. What an awesome trail! South Peak is on Mount Moosilauke which hosts many excellent trails. Hiked it this morning with my dog and had a blast. Snowshoes not needed at all, Mash potatoes type of hike! Views were amazing today and there was no wind. Gorgeous at both summits, but Moos was in the clouds. Gate is close- so add .8 miles to get to the trail head. Conditions were perfect. earlylite February 23, 2008 4000 Footers. Thread starter TDawg; Start date Feb 1, 2008; TDawg New member. Mail Drop Information : If you plan to send a mail drop to the Hostel, please use the following instructions. Best to get there early for parking. 12/10/22 Up Gorge Brook, patchy ice the first half where you question how long you can hold out on putting spikes on. Mount Moosilaukee and South Peak were very windy though. Beautiful views once up to S. Peak to take in. The Beaver Brook Shelter is located 1.5 miles up the trail. We started from where the car was parked at 730am and got back to the car around 2 pm. Snow shoes def not needed. Loved this hike! Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 0 min to complete. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Walk back to where the carriage road starts down and get ready for an awesome ski descent/long walk down. After just 3 miles turn onto 118 which you will want to follow for 7.2 before turning right onto Ravine Road. 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