spikes are good enough. The trail down via the Carriage Road and then the Hurricane trail was gradual and steady, but not difficult. The posted mileage is about 15.5 miles with 6400' of vertical. For bird lovers, the trails that line the mountain are the perfect areas to see many of the area’s bird population. Mount Moosilauke is a 4,802-foot-high mountain at the southwestern end of the White Mountains in the town of Benton, New Hampshire, United States. Let me know if these belong to you. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, snowshoeing, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. The combination of moderate difficulty and amazing views from the summit has made Mt. SOURCE: "Mt. Follow Beaver Brook Trail for 3.8 miles all the way to the summit of Mount Moosilauke and descend using the same route. It is the tenth highest and most southwesterly of the 4,000 foot summits in the White Mountains. Ravine road is plowed to the gate. It was slippery coming down. Top of the mountain is extremely windy and cold so be prepared. The trail is filled with great picturesque views of the Moosilauke Group and surrounding countryside including … Trails: Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, Snapper Trail. Hikers can still park at the closure and walk a mile one-way to the trailhead. Start your descent down this wide old carriage road but watch for the next POI on the track and the trail sign for "Snapper ski trail" that will bring you back to the Ravine Lodge Trailhead. As Otto Schniebs, legendary Dartmouth Skiing Coach and Moosilauke trailbuilder, once said, “Ach, it is not a schport — it is a vay of life.” Overview of Attractions The Summit : 360 degree view, 100 acres of alpine tundra, ruins of Summit Camp and two Summit Cabins. Start on Beaver Brook Trail, which is also part of the Appalachian Trail. Moosilauke via the Glencliff Trail (also the Appalachian Trail) was just beginning, and already it was hard not to love this idyllic winter hike. It burned down in 1942. Moosilauke is ranked 9th on the New England Fifty Finest peaks, a list of summits with the highest topographic prominence. It is recommended to use microspikes and crampons on this trail in snowy conditions. Winter hiking anywhere in the White Mountains requires specialized equipment and skills, and experience in coping with weather, navigation, and winter gear. Head up the very steep path alongside the beautiful Beaver Brook Cascades. Mt. After just 3 miles turn onto 118 which you will want to follow for 7.2 before turning right onto Ravine Road. We put on micro spikes at 4500, above tree line is completely frozen over with a thin hard layer of ice. Add one mile each way on a flat, gravel road because of closed gate. From here you are going to descend to the South Peak and then head down the Old Carraige Road to the Snap trail back to the Trailhead. 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. Since Ravine Lodge is the highest trailhead on the mountain, this is the trail with the least elevation gain. Decent conditions. Not too strenuous. The picture here is the ascent up South Peak from this junction, the other is looking down the carriage road in summer. Moosilauke one of the most popular 4,000 footers in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Great condition without any snow or ice and view is great. It wasn’t a technical climb at all, and no scrambling. One of my favorites. Mount Moosilauke Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. It was only 12° at the base and I wore smart wool base layers and was very comfortable. It is the farthest west of the NH 4000' peaks and it's summit is a large exposed area above treeline offering wide ranging views which many consider the best in the Whites. Moosilauke, NH Trail Conditions and Information: Peak: Mt. Chipmunks can be seen jumping from tree to tree and White-Tailed Deer are often a common site. Only added a mile to the hike, nothing to cry about. Note: Mount Moosilauke is a great hike you can do in the winter months for the experienced winter hiker. During winter months, the road leading to the trailhead will be closed. Moosilauke Carriage Road SKI LINE. Trails Gorge Brook trail, starting at the Ravine Lodge, is probably the most popular trail on Mount Moosilauke (rt: 7.4 miles, 2,550 feet, 5:00). The trail is primarily used for hiking and snowshoeing and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Trail in good condition. Tried to drive up Ravine Road but didn’t have chains for my front wheel drive sedan so turned around. The ascent of Mt. Parking is on one side of the Ravine Rd., although the road is gated in the winter. Beautiful day to hit the trails. 4.8 7.4 mi / 2400 ft gain Mount Moosilauke is a 4000 footer located in the White Mountain Range of New Hampshire. Moosilauke, which used to have a hotel at the top. The view is phenomenal and it was under cast which made it even better. Extremely severe storms can develop suddenly and unexpectedly, especially above treeline. Last Known Status: Open: This multiple use linear trail is about four miles long but eventually ties into the Mount Moosilauke ATV Club trails. We didn’t need snow shoes but some ppl had them. Really fun trail! This peak is too close to the main peak and doesn't have enough vertical above the col to be considered a separate 4,000 footer but it is still worth the short walk to the top to check it out. the top. Moosilauke but it was a most enjoyable hike on a beautiful clear day. CLOSED. Moosilauke via Benton Trail There's no better place than the crown of the Moose on a cool, breezy day with 100-mile visibility. Hike Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail. Near the top I made a bushwhack diversion to an obscure viewspot on the headwall of Tunnel Ravine. Download the free, full-sheet USGS 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) Mount Moosilauke topo map as an Adobe PDF. Fun trail, not marked but obvious, first mile was moderate following the river then got steeper as you ascended. Beautiful easy 4K. Snapper trail was muddy. If you keep following the road by accident you may end up far from your vehicle. There is a large cairn marking the summit and you may be able to discern the foundation of an old summit hotel. Nice trails offering superb 360 degree views of the whites at the summit. Moosilaukee, NH via Glencliff Trail, Carriage Rd by: alsoout / newenglandtrailconditions Difficult. Came by the ravine cabin. Awesome trail and views. Gate closest to lodge is closed so we had to add an extra mile on each end. Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop is a 13.2 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Glencliff, New Hampshire that features a river and is rated as moderate. The vast majority of the trail mileage is technical. Moosilauke: Elevation: 4,802' Popular Trails: Beaver Brook Trail Benton Trail Carriage Road Glencliff Trail Gorge Brook Trail: Road Access Notes: Ravine Lodge Road generally closes in November or December and reopens in April or May. Awesome Sunday, blue sky and see very very far. Parking is available about a mile or so from the trailhead. My last visit to Moosilauke was spent in the fog after an October snow storm. Your final ascent to the summit is a short distance from here. Very clear trail. Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail is a 7.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near North Woodstock, New Hampshire that features a river and is rated as difficult. Anyone else able to make down ravine in late December / early January without chains and with a sedan? Anyone without spikes was turning around. Trail was a blast, narrow for a snowboard, but fun as heck! South peak was complete opposite.. sunny and calm. A beautiful mid November Saturday for hiking, so the line of cars was pretty long by time time we drove up from Boston and arrived around 10. Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop is a 8.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Glencliff, New Hampshire that features a river and is rated as moderate. Crazy windy at the summit but otherwise not bad. Also, I found a pair of snowshoes near the peak - via Gorge Brook. Incredibly well-maintained, amazing summit view, and a pretty gradual ascent. 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 … Summit was entirely iced over and in the clouds with little visibility. This is a great beginner trail to the NH 4000 footers. Very chilly and windy at the peaks so bring layers! Black Brook, Mount Moosilauke, Ore Hill Brook. A little icy in some spots but overall well marked path. This area does not get as much as sun. It was tough for me going up, although just as a strong cardio workout. Fantastic views of the presidential range from the top! If you brought skis, click in because this is where the fun starts! Icy near the top and snow on top of moosilauke. Mount Jim and Mount Waternomee Ridge Trail, Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail: Beaver Brook to South Peak, Mount Wolf and Kinsman Ridge via Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail: White Mountains National Forest, Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail - Winter Route, Mount Moosilauke via Tunnel Brook Trail to the Benton Trail, Webster Slide Mountain via Wachipauka Pond Trail, Mount Moosilauke Loop via Asquam Ridge Trail to Gorge Brook Trail. Take I-93 to exit 32, North Woodstock, connecting with NH SR-112/118 West. But be prepared to shed them as well. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Mount Moosilauke has a number of trails to the summit, and I choose the Glencliff and Beaver Brook trails for an out and back run over the summit. Brought micro spikes but didn’t need them. Get $30 off each New Hampshire OHRV registration when you join this NHOHVA affiliated club. perfect day! Mount Moosilauke, located about 8 miles west of Lincoln, NH (just south of Franconia Notch State Park), is a popular White Mountain hiking and backcountry skiing peak. Water in camelback tube froze so be prepared for that as well. Trail was great (no snow, little mud) until the last two-thirds mile where it started to be very icy. top is exposed so windy as expected. My photos don’t even capture the beauty that we saw today. Dec 30 | Mt. The hike up has a pretty mellow but constant grade which was enough to get the blood pumping but not so much that it felt strenuous. In the running for best day hike in New England. A fun loop hike with an optional epic backcountry ski descent if you choose the right time of year. Looking forward to going again with less clouds. Beautiful trail by the water, great views at the top of both Moosilauke and South Peak. If the gate to the lodge is closed, this will add almost 2 miles to your total roundtrip distance, making the full loop about 10 miles. In the summer, Mt. Awesome conditions. In the winter, the Ravine Lodge Gate is closed 1.5 miles from the Lodge which will be added to your total distance if you ski it, but realistically this only adds 1.5 miles on the way up as you will be able to ski down the road pretty easily on the way out to your car behind the gate. Moosilauke to the northeast and South Peak to the south. I was hoping for views this time, but instead got a windy, snow filled day. Spikes recommended and hiking boots mandatory. I felt my pack lighter but didn’t know they fell off. Amazing hike. Moosilauke >> Download the FREE WMUR app Conservation officers were notified about … I’m so glad you found them! Fun hike! plowed to gate. Moosilauke Area," by Alex Tait '86, published in Reaching That Peak, by David Hooke '86. Grey with purple tubing. I persisted and did ok as long as I took it slow. An informational kiosk, picnic table and genuine 1970 NASA rocket is located at the beginning of the trail. Take exit 32 off I-93 to connect with State Route 112 heading West. Snapper Ski Trail - Originally built as for skiing, this trail was named for Ed "Snapper" Harris who worked on the trails at Moosilauke for many years. Fresh snow. South Peak had a couple inches of snow and some ice. Mount Moosilauke is a great place to take wildlife photos, but make sure you don’t get too close to the animals and give them enough space so th… Moosilauke welcomes northbound AT hikers to New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and the gradual ascent via the Glencliff Trail is a gracious host. Crews search since Saturday night for missing hiker on Mt. It took us about 5 hours total and was a bit difficult but definitely on the more moderate side for a New Hampshire hike. What you mostly see is the trail down from Mount Moosilauke towards South Peak, so the views aren't exceptional from South Peak, but it was pretty. The Appalachian Trail passes over the mountain. The trail is primarily used for hiking and snowshoeing and is best used from May until October. Summit was fogged in so views were not visible. At the summit of Mt. Mt. Current trail status. There's no trail markers per se but the trails themselves are well maintained and the paths easy to follow. spikes definitely, snow shoes optional. MountainSummits.com provides all the information you need to hike Mt. Java and I took the George Brook trail up and came back down from South Peak via Carriage / Snapper trail. Went up gorge brook and came down via carriage road. The trail itself is pretty gradual right until you near closer to the summit. Mount Moosilauke Cairns, Mount Blue, and The Kinsmans Mount Moosilauke (4802) is one of the great peaks of the White Mountains with a substantial amount of picturesque above treeline hiking. One icy section about 2/3 up. Beautiful forest walk to start off and no technical parts to the trail. It winds down to the lodge and you go around it and down the left side path to find the trailhead. This hike takes you up the Gorge Brook Trail from the Ravine Lodge Trailhead to the summit of the massive Mt. Definitely bring a ski mask. Beautiful day. I decided on Mt. The Benton Trail is a pleasant and lightly-used approach from the NW. No blazes, but very defined. Despite being the 10th highest peak in the state, Moosilauke is generally considered one of the better summits in the White Mountains for beginners, particularly when hiked via … The Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop at the White Mountain National Forest in Warren, New Hampshire is a difficult 8.2-mile loop hike that covers three trails and summits Mount Moosilauke and South Peak. Washington. The summit is beautiful but there were sustained winds around 25-30 miles per hour so didn’t linger too long. Atlas E927. The lodge has been reported closed for the season. Highly recommend! Upper third of the mountain was all ice, but fantastic views. We went up Gorge Brook Trail..not much ice or snow but had some muddy spots. The gate to the lodge is closed this time of year but only added 1 mile along gravel road. In the winter, from the top you can descend/ski to the South Peak to check it out before skiing powder and heading down a wide carriage road and ski connector path to the bottom. Definitely a challenge in the snowy season, but very worth it. Moosilauke, there are remains of the Prospect House built in 1860, later known as the Tip Top House, a hotel similar to the one on the summit of Mt. Gorge brook was fairly wet so having poles helped. Follow the path next to the structure. A good challenge for us broken bodies. spikes were good enough for yesterday. In 3 miles turn on to SR-118 which you will follow for 7.2 miles before turning right on to Ravine Road. Ravine Lodge is at the end of this road. snow shoes optional. No snow on the trail. Thin layer of slushy snow down to maybe 3000 feet on gorge brook. Mount Moosilauke, New Hampshire topographic map and nearby trails. Got better when I went down the ridge a little and I had South Peak to myself. The lodge itself looked very cool but unfortunately closed this time of year. I only hope it forebodes what the new year will bring. It has been relocated recently to avoid the steepest parts of the old trail, and is now relatively easy. You are at the top of this massive dome of a mountain. Mount Jim and Mount Waternomee Ridge Trail, Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail: Beaver Brook to South Peak, Mount Wolf and Kinsman Ridge via Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail: White Mountains National Forest, Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail - Winter Route, Mount Moosilauke via Tunnel Brook Trail to the Benton Trail, Webster Slide Mountain via Wachipauka Pond Trail, Mount Moosilauke Loop via Asquam Ridge Trail to Gorge Brook Trail. You will still be able to see the old foundation up there. Overall great day to hike! The Carriage Road trail is wide and gradual, it was a little over 10 miles and took us a little over 6 hours to do. It is sometimes referred to as the "Gentle Giant". The road to the lodge is closed part way up so depending on where you park on the road except to add a mile each way to the hike. This is one of the more gradual incline routes to the summit of Moosilauke, though it is longer in mileage than other options. I sent you a message on Facebook messenger. I took my snowshoes off (hence losing them) but did far better in the microspikes. Mount Moosilauke is home to many different types of wildlife. The lower elevations were in the 30s. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, snowshoeing, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. Weather was perfect. Moosilauke in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on a loop including the Gorge Brook, Carriage Road, and Snapper trails starting from Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. 10.5mi — 4h 00m Show 2 More Check-Ins Dec 29, 2017 Mac Weiler. Make sure to do south peak as well, Great trail, lots of snow, hit high winds on summit, awesome all around. Hit more ice/snow near the top but not enough to need poles or micro spikes. After you hit the treeline keep trekking past the misleading false summit. Stellar trail. First gate open but 2nd was locked. I think it … These posts have been tagged with Mount Moosilauke NH, or are within 1.5 miles of it. Mount Moosilauke is a really fun day hike that offers amazing views. Beautiful hike. Glencliff has the greatest amount of vertical climb, and Beaver Brook is special. Tom those were my snowshoes that came off my bungee LOL! Found 1-3-2021. perfect day. Walk back to where the carriage road starts down and get ready for an awesome ski descent/long walk down. Beavers and bobcats also call this mountain home and can be sighted along the rivers and trails. Route Description This route heads up the west side of the Moosilauke Group and ends up in the saddle between Mt. Fresh snow and only ones on the trail. The combination of high wind and low temperatures has such a cooling effect that the worst conditions on Mt. Moosilauke – Gorge Brook Trail. Extremely chilly, wind and freezing rain at summit. How to find the trailhead: As you approach the lodge there is a fork in the road, go to the right and follow until you see a nice wooden structure on your left. It was tough for us but we made it ok and loved the views. Spike necessary. Moosilauke, the most Western 4000-footer with beautiful views of the Franconia Ridge and Presidentials to the east and the Green Mountains of Vermont in the west. This is a moderate white mountain hike with fantastic views and a large alpine zone. Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail is a 11.4 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near North Woodstock, New Hampshire that features a river and is rated as difficult. Mt. Parked by the lodge (gate closed, added an extra mile each direction), took Gorge Brook Trail up, then down Carriage Road to Snapper Trail. Length 7.1 miElevation gain 2513 ftRoute type Out & back This trail is accessed at the end of Breezy Point Road and features a lot of cross country skiing trails. Website Designed at Homestead™ Make a Website and List Your Business at Homestead™ Make a Website and List Your Business Hiked on 11/13. Mt. Going down Snapper was great. Glad we did the loop counterclockwise since snapper is less icy. trail is mostly packed down. Lots of rock hopping, muddy areas to get to Do not attempt without spikes, you will very likely slip and it won't be a good fall. Ravine rd. have to park about 1 mile from the trail head, but the walk from parking to the trail is easy. Skin up ski down with griffin. Moosilauke are approximately equal to the worst reported from Antarctica, despite the much greater cold in the latter region. Great hike with beautiful views. 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