Mount Moosilauke NH Number 10 on the NH 4000 Footers list. Mt Moosilauke. Great mountain so far one of my favorite 48 4000 footers!! Moosilauke welcomes northbound AT hikers to New Hampshire's White Mountains, and the gradual ascent via the Glencliff Trail is a gracious host. Hiked on Christmas Day, Excellent trail condition, snowshoe is useless, could finish without microspicks, only the summit have a little bit of the ice. Refuel with a Honey Stinger Cracker N Nut Butter Snack Bar as it begins to fade (the peanut butter and milk chocolate ones are our favorite). Super clear at the summit with a 20 to 25 sustained NW. Beautiful day and hike! Completed in 4 hours and 14 minutes. 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. RSS. High winds around the summit but protected from it for the most part. Lots of great people on the trails today! We are slow hikers and we also sat at the summit for an hour and hit south peak on the way down. Was surprised by some winter at the summit this morning!! Had to walk the .8 miles to trailhead as road is now closed. Much better packed on our way down. Remnants of the stone lodge that once stood on the Moosilauke summit. Lots of powder of the Gorge Brook Trail, same for the Snapper. It is the tenth highest . First Previous Next Last Mount Moosilauke From Glencliff Thursday, May 24, 2007 Thursday, May 24, 2007. If you enjoyed this article, please check out my book. Enter your username, and we will send you a new, randomly generated password to your email account. OR. Wish I had poles. Thread starter poison ivy; Start date Jun 27, 2004; poison ivy Well-known member. Clear skies and low wind today. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end." Some ice mostly snow packed but Need spikes and very windy at top. Mar 13, 2015 #1 Date of Hike: Friday the thirteenth Trails: Glencliff & Carriage Road Moosilauke summit as viewed from a break in the trees on the Carriage Road. It felt more like a continuation of the trail from Vermont, rather than the fabled White Mountains of New Hampshire. 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! Continue up High Street for 1.3 miles, and the Glencliff Trailhead is on the right. We were above the clouds at the summit, truly spectacular. The trail was great the whole way up. The Mt Moosiulauke Glencliff Trail takes you through seven miles of forest and mountain scenery. 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). Used spikes for alpine zone it was icy. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Snow shoes def not needed. Ravine Lodge is at the end of this road. One of the trails highlights is that it passes near the top of Mount Jim, one of numerous non-counting 4,000-footers that encircle Mount Moosilauke, shortly before it intersects with the Beaver Brook Trail (at mile 3.9). From here the Glencliff Trail gains the bald popular summit of Mt. Snow shoes highly recommended. The Beaver Brook Shelter is located 1.5 miles up the trail. Hikers wishing to create a loop trek out of the Gorge Brook Trail and the Carriage Road may enjoy the 1.1-mile Snapper Trail. Not to strenuous, but def needed my poles, Great trail markings and view at top got thru it fairly easy for and made great time, Going up gorge brook was shaded and lots of water. Turn left on Route 25/Route 118 as 25A comes to an end in Wentworth. Higher up its all hard pack. Lafayette, Mt. 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. The trail between Hanover and Glencliff was punctuated by a series of strenuous climbs. 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. Drive 1.5 miles to the end of the road (stay to the right at the access road turn-off) and reverse direction in the turn-around. So worth the effort. 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 trees are spread thinner at this point, enabling the wind to cover the trail with hearty drifts. A few spots on Glencliff where the ice was showing through on step-up-rocks. . The trail consists of cascades of rocks, wood-block steps and metal rungs (not all entirely in tact). Hard-packed snow on the whole trail, minimal ice- we brought micro spikes but didnt use them. Crazy!! Conditions were perfect. Youve reached the appropriate parking lot if you see a field and a White Mountain National Forest sign. Hiked it this morning with my dog and had a blast. Address (for driving directions): Hikers Welcome Hostel. Parked about a half mile up the road - gate kept us from going any further. It follows the Appalachian Trail south from Kinsman Notch on NH-112. Turn right onto High Street (the street sign is currently missing, but its on a corner just prior to a church) and follow it 1.2 miles to the trailhead parking lot on the right. Check out this 10.8-mile loop trail near Glencliff, New Hampshire. The Beaver Brook Shelter, as previously said, is an excellent area to camp. Shared trail with skiers skinning up and plenty of other hikers. 741 Jerusalem Rd, Canaan, NH 03741. The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. Even in February, the day after winter storm Nemo, there wasnt a lot of snow in the lower elevations and it wasnt uncommon for my snowshoes to grind across a rock. The recent snows been compacted, so snow shoes arent needed, I only broke through a handful of times. The hike is about 4 miles, mostly straight up hill for the first 3, but so very rewarding! Moosilauke via the Glencliff Trail. The Appalachian Trail, from south to north, utilizes the Glencliff, Carriage Road, Benton and Beaver Brook trails. I was happy to have her, so I obliged even though I like to move much faster and without stopping. Gorgeous at both summits, but Moos was in the clouds. The spur to south peak was probably the iciest part of the hike but micros had no problem with it. Always be prepared even if its 40 degrees in the parking lot :). Success! Email: HikersWelcome@yahoo.com. Couldnt believe the weather today Beginning of November and I didnt need a coat and hat until the top! Moose from South Peak. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. A new password has been emailed to you. To visit Jims peak, look for a small offshoot route. You will want to have full face and eye coverage on most days, and when the summit is enshrouded in clouds hikers should strongly consider turning back herethree trails converge on the summit and it would be easy to get mixed up in low visibility. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Its one of the Whites greatest sub-peaks! This was my top 3 day on the Moose A 4am start and hit the summit for first light. 1396 Route 25. Pleasant in the trees. Carriage road was very soft snow, would be a slog without snowshoes. During the summer, inhabitants of the state and visitors alike rush to Mount Moosilauke and the surrounding region, and some even come during the winter. Beaver Brook Trail (12,6 km aller-retour) : Le sentier Beaver Brook est une randonne difficile et, si vous ne faites pas attention, facile de faire une chute fatidique en raison du sentier passant sur des . Its a little more difficult to get to the Glencliff Trailhead. The trail continues steeply to the sub-peak of Mount Blue above Jobildunk Ravine, and at 3.4 miles the trail joins the Benton Trail just below treeline. The Carriage Road shortly after the intersection with the Glencliff Trail. Lodge is closed and parking is very limited so be mindful. If you make the loop, dont forget to stop at Moosilaukes South Peak. Temperature went from 65F at the bottom to 38F (sensation) with strong winds at the tundra. The Carriage Road Trail wasnt much fun, between the icy patches made by the skiers and the postholes. Alot of new powder on the trail! Take I-93 to exit 32, North Woodstock, connecting with NH SR-112/118 West. The summit was crowded but it was big enough for the crowds. This was my top 3 day on the Moose A 4am start and hit the summit for first light. Looking north over Mt. Microspikes were sufficient for the whole day, no need for snow shoes. There are a few beautiful river crossings with bridges (one of which is right at the beginning of the trail and great for cooling off in the summer). Beautiful views and a very beautiful day, except having to listen to a pack of coyotes for the entire ascent to South Peak. Becomes patchy ice on the summit. Always prepared for it but made me change my mind and did the out and back instead of the loop. Trails all in great shape. To get to the trailhead, take the 25N, turn right onto High Street and continue along this road until it comes to an end. Starr King, Saddleback Mountain Hike via the Appalachian Trail (Route 4). Joined Jul 20, 2011 Messages 339 Reaction score 20 Location White Mountains. The trailhead is located along Lost River Road. we fell short of making the carrage rd trail. Stunning views, My favorite trail so far in the White Mountains. conditions to icy to safely make it. OK hike. 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. 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. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Only a breeze on top, not too coldperfection! We are both in good/very good shape. The route gently twists through a low-height forest for the first 1.25 miles, past pines and birches and gradually climbing in elevation until crossing the Baker River and meeting with the Snapper Trail. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. The Carriage Road, which is about 5 miles long and rises 3,000 feet, is the longest and gentlest of the popular hiking paths to the mountains peak. 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. The Hurricane Trail ascends Hurricane Mountain and then descends to join the Moosilauke Carriage Rd. Then cover on the bottom mile up the Glencliff trail and then packed out above that, micro spikes the whole way. --Edward Whymper, New Hampshire, United States, North America, Climber's Log Entries Cold on the top Read: Mt. The trailhead is on the right about a mile up the road. Would probably go up and down same way next time instead of loop. Had to walk an extra 3/4 of a mile to get to the trial head. Kutsa and Montreal greeted me (2002). After just 3 miles turn onto 118 which you will want to follow for 7.2 before turning right onto Ravine Road. If I wasnt pressed for time for work In the fall, it's almost impossible not to stop at every turn-off on the scenic highway as it winds through the mountains beneath a covering of vibrant foliage. There's a vicious 1/2 inch Not too steep or technical and well-maintained. To help in the climb, several of the toughest areas include wooden stairs and iron rungs. Very windy at the summit. 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. Parking is along the side of the road, near the Ravine Lodge. Spikes whole way. No ice and not many drifts at the summit. Moosilauke is the most western of the New Hampshire 4000 footers and on a clear day, you can see the mountains of Vermont and the New York . Only my 2nd 4k footer done with my friend. Spikes car to car. Not my favorite trail, but it wasnt terrible either. This is a new adventure! Nice hike - snowing at the top on 10/10 with low clouds and no views. Hike to the site of a 1942 aircraft crash below the Asquam Ridge Trail in search of history. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Microspikes required, I had mine on the entire way. Cool temps and light winds. Micro spikes on the entire hike That's a lot of real estate. Glencliff, New Hampshire. Barely any snow down low. Do not park in the turn-around! Katahdin or southward towards Georgias Springer Mountain since Glencliff is part of the Appalachian Trail. In the summer, Mt. Decided to make a loop of it and went down carriage trail/snapper which added a couple extra miles. There was an issue with your submission. Wind was not too bad at the top, but I was glad to have the googles. The Ultimate Guide To An Exciting Way Of Life, Mt. Be the first to share your experience. ) or https:// means you've safely Head out on this 7.1-mile out-and-back trail near Glencliff, New Hampshire. Drive back down and find a parking space on the right side of the road (the western downhill side, closest to the Lodge and Mount Moosilauke). Great day! Moosilauke welcomes northbound AT hikers to New Hampshires White Mountains, and the gradual ascent via the Glencliff Trail is a gracious host. Around the 3-mile point, the route crosses a small offshoot trail towards South Peak, which you should check out if you have time, and then nearly immediately rejoin the Carriage Road. Fortunately there were no clouds on this day, treating those of us who drew the lucky straw with views from Vermonts Green Mountains to Mt. We were gonna do a loop, but the weather was so bad we had to turn around at the top. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window), Is Traveling A Hobby? Beautiful hike with lots of streams and some water crossing. The route turns left after crossing a creek on a hikers bridge, then begins rising besides Gorge Brook at a well-marked junction, crisscrossing the brook on a few times. . It was clear and the sunrise was beautiful. The last .9 had a lot of standing water to get through and the summit was beyond windy.. We were getting blown around like rag dolls Still a great day to be outside! once you get to the top though it's got some amazing 360 degree views. The trail up Sugarloaf Mtn lasted a few extra decades with Camp Walt Whitman maintaining the route, but this unfortunately is also . Views were amazing today and there was no wind. Simply gorgeous 360 views at the summit. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Normally I'd say the loop is better, but the weather made this SO MUCH FUN. Thread starter BIGEarl; Start date Apr 28, 2008; BIGEarl Well-known member. Upper 3/4 mile is a little steeper with some rocks but nothing difficult. Beautiful day and fantastic hike. Blue bird day today! The trail ascends for 2.6 miles to a junction with the Moosilauke Carriage Road and a spur trail for South Peak. It was well packed on the way up - spikes would be ok. Carriage Road ( excellent for skiers) was consolidated as was Snapper to some degree - snowshoes. The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. At 3.3 miles, the trail opens onto the exposed alpine zone and continue 0.4 miles to the summit of Mount Moosilauke. Awesome views and the weather was perfect. Mount Moosilauke is a picturesque mountain in the state of New Hampshire. Good beginner 48, Hiked this trail today. All around perfect day! Follow the path next to the structure. Weather was lovely just some wind at the summit great day!! Moosilauke Winter Hike (What to expect)Learn about the Mount Jim Ridge trail. United States. Hikers may see some thru hikers as they trek north towards Maines Mt. Wildflowers and breathtaking scenery make for a memorable hike through the Benton State Forest. Head west on NH-112 / Lost River Road for 6.6 miles uphill. Piata's 2006 . Trekking poles helped for navigating slippery rocks after recent rain, especially on the way down. Summit was windy, bring windbreaker. Roy Sanford, 66, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, had planned to take an up and back hike on Mt. Ended up putting them on 1/2 way up Gorge. Made a loop back on carriage trail. The trailhead is located along Lost River Road. Heres where the fun really begins, the roar of the wind above foreshadowing the summitstemperament. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. AT Trip Report: Moosilauke Magic. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Try this 13.2-km loop trail near Glencliff, New Hampshire. You can only get so far up the mountain on Stoke. kinda boring do to its just a up hill nature woods hike till the last .8 miles where u get the views. Good one for dogs, too. From the turnaround at the end of Ravine Lodge Road, the trail follows a logging road for 100 yards, then turns left to descend and cross the Baker River. Moosilauke to the northeast and South Peak to the south. Despite being one of the easiest ways to the mountains summit, the Benton Trail sees much less traffic than Moosilaukes more popular routes due to its out-of-the-way locationand some rerouting in the aftermath of Hurricane Irenethe Benton Trail sees much less traffic than Moosilaukes more popular routes. Wish I had poles. Future updates will be posted on the Ravine Lodge website here. Make sure theres room for busses to pass. Homes similar to 859 Mount Moosilauke Hwy are listed between $150K to $555K at an average of $245 per square foot. Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail Hard 4.7 (808) White Mountain National Forest, Pemigewasset Ranger District Photos (3,033) Directions Print/PDF map Length 7.6 miElevation gain 3,333 ftRoute type Out & back Try this 7.6-mile out-and-back trail near Woodsville, New Hampshire. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The snowshoeing was smooth outside of a few pesky boot holes. To the west, through the towering trees, the hills were awash in sunlight, fulfilling the promise of a rare cloudless day. A little wet, due to all the rain but nothing dangerous. Be the first to leave a review! The path begins to steepen shortly after meeting the Snapper Trail, climbing 1.25 miles to its confluence with the Glencliff Trail and a short (0.1 mile) offshoot trail going to the 4,523-foot South Peak. Roy Sanford, 66, of Plymouth, MA had planned to take an up and back hike on Mt. Remember thinking ascent was easy but descent was difficult. Yes there are balds and high grassy meadows in the south, but those are not created by the unforgiving alpine climate it takes to truly create areas above the treeline. Always an adventure on these mountains. 25 on High St. in Glencliff. The Carriage Roads rise starts in a pleasant manner. Despite the fact that none of the buildings are still standing today, interested hikers may still locate relics of these historic structures if they look hard enough. Dog enjoyed the running water half way up the trail. Only one downed tree on Glencliff trail, and one bent-over spruce (krummholz variety) on Carriage rd. From here the Glencliff Trail gains the bald popular summit of Mt. Amazing first solo hike in the whites!! Moosilauke via the Glencliff Trail (also the Appalachian Trail) was just beginning, and already it was hard not to love this idyllic winter hike. Another way of reaching South Peak is by ascending the Glencliff Trail in which you can bag South Peak and continue onto Moosilauke. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. 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. The view from South Peak was beautiful. Spikes whole way. What an awesome trail! Conditions perfect for early November hike. Gorgeous at both summits, but Moos was in the clouds. Beautiful day. Summit was windy, bring windbreaker. adventures and follow local regulations. Of course all of this gets changed by the new snow falling now ( for the last 8 hrs or so) and the rain to follow. COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge and its facilities remain closed to the public until further notice. Used microspikes for traction. Nearby homes similar to 859 Mount Moosilauke Hwy have recently sold between $115K to $115K at an average of $100 per square foot. Appalachian Trail; Join Login. Snowshoes are a must after the first mile or so. Hike itself was good, doable for dogs. Trail is packed and easy to hike with spikes, little bit of drift at the summit but nothing too bad, Need micro spikes. Eventually the Glencliff Trail kisses the roundabout approach goodbye and turns straight up the slope. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. One last view of the main summit, this one from atop the South Peak. Fulfilling the promise of a 1942 aircraft crash below the Asquam Ridge trail in which you can get... 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