For my money, Mt. earlylite February 23, 2008 4000 Footers. Blue bird day today! A famous New Hampshire ski excursion involves skinning up the Carriage Road to Moosilaukes top and down on skis. Lots of great people on the trails today! Gorge Brook Trail: The 3.7 mile Gorge Brook Trail is the most popular route up the mountain from the Ravine Lodge trailhead. Deep snow last mile to top. The Glencliff trail was a persistent steady incline the entire 3.2 miles up to Carriage Road trail. That's a lot of real estate. Moosilauke in 3.9 miles. However, be cautious on the way backdescending steep terrain on fatigued legs is a recipe for catastrophe. Conditions were perfect. 2miles up microspikes were needed as the ice was hard. Trail was great. Irritating. The trailhead is on the eastern side of the road just past a sign for the Glencliff trail (Appalachian Trail). A fresh coat of snow, drizzled in hues of blue from the early morning light, blanketed the field at the foot of Mt. Packed layer of snow, with a few frozen patches, but could be done without spikes if very careful. Couple small walled in alcoves block the wind to enjoy the warmth of the sun.Awesome day!! 25 on High St. in Glencliff. It was so hard on the ankles going across the ridge, even in snowshoes, because of all the holes. Used spikes for alpine zone it was icy. Summit was windy, bring windbreaker. Moosilauke. Good one for dogs, too. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. The 360-degree vistas on Moosilaukes rocky top are reached after a short but steep, open, and frequently windy climb over the alpine zone. Amazing! It may be soft, however, after todays high temperatures! Perfect conditions today! Mount Moosilauke is a picturesque mountain in the state of New Hampshire. Carriage Rd over to Moosilauke is flat for the most part leading up to the enormous bald peak and just incredible views all around. 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! But microspikes would have worked just fine. The weather was phenomenal today - 360 degree views at the summit and it was breezy but warm with the sun. (directions below) Gorge Brook Trail | 7.2 miles round trip | 2,550 feet elevation gain Its one of the Whites greatest sub-peaks! Moosilauke Inn GREAT BEAR CABIN JEFFERS BROOK SHELTER JOHN RAND CABIN BEAVER BROOK SHELTER rail + Carriage Road + + + + + + + + + + + BALD HILL 2450 CHOKECHERRY HILL 2920 . Extremely icy road so lots of people parked at the end of Ravine Lodge Rd. Super clear at the summit with a 20 to 25 sustained NW. Roy Sanford, 66, died while climbing Mount Moosilauke in the town of Benton Sunday. Not too difficult. in 2.0 miles. South peak is totally worth the short spur trail over. 3.9 miles (one way); elevation 4,802 feet Amazing hike! Your log in attempt was not successful. This made for many breaks up the way with Olivia making comments like she is going to throw up. Trails going up are marked great. Beautiful day and fantastic hike. Glencliff, New Hampshire. Thread starter poison ivy; Start date Jun 27, 2004; poison ivy Well-known member. 5-7 hours (round trip) Beautiful views and a very beautiful day, except having to listen to a pack of coyotes for the entire ascent to South Peak. There are multiple ways to climb Moosilauke providing opportunities for loop or point-to-point hikes. Glencliff, New Hampshire - Glencliff, New Hampshire. It was muddy, slippery, but easy to navigate. In early September of last year, I set out for a 1-night solo hike over Mt. At 3.3 miles, the trail opens onto the exposed alpine zone and continue 0.4 miles to the summit of Mount Moosilauke. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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. Would do it again in a heartbeat, just wish I had brought my ski mask. Great shape, it was the stair master 4000! 741 Jerusalem Rd, Canaan, NH 03741. The summit was crowded but it was big enough for the crowds. Very windy, snowy and exposed at the peak so be careful, but ultimately not very challenging. Challenging but leveled out areas appear just as youve had enough incline. Trail was well marked. Lots of ice on the way to top of Moosilauke once youre out of the trees, but spikes held the grip. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. The Mt Moosiulauke Glencliff Trail takes you through seven miles of forest and mountain scenery. The hike is about 4 miles, mostly straight up hill for the first 3, but so very rewarding! AT Trip Report: Moosilauke Magic. Spikes were not needed from that bottom stretch of Carriage to the finish. 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. Not too steep or technical and well-maintained. The Hurricane Trail ascends Hurricane Mountain and then descends to join the Moosilauke Carriage Rd. Read: Is Traveling A Hobby? The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. I. Couple small walled in alcoves block the wind to enjoy the warmth of the sun.Awesome day!! Views were phenomenal! OK hike. Difficulty: Weekend Warriors. Hike Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail, Hike Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail, Photograph Fall Foliage on the Kancamagus Highway. Wind was not too bad at the top, but I was glad to have the googles. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Moosilauke Great trail, still fun in the rain without the scenic views its known for! 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. The recent snows been compacted, so snow shoes arent needed, I only broke through a handful of times. The Carriage Road Trailhead, Ravine Lodge Trailhead, Glencliff Trailhead, and Beaver Brook Trailhead are the four trailheads that most day hikes on Mount Moosilauke depart from. Trail was packed out all the way up with the exception of some minor drifting near the summit. Moosilauke 1/31/08. Trails are hard packed. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Please try again. Unseasonably warm for November, which was nice! Crazy!! The trailhead is located along Lost River Road. After the next major winter storm, have a look at it. From here the Glencliff Trail gains the bald popular summit of Mt. Glimpses of the rewarding views soon to come are teased through the trees. It was very windy at the top, so stopped just for a couple pictures and headed back down. To get to the trailhead, take the 25N, turn right onto High Street and continue along this road until it comes to an end. Hard-packed snow on the whole trail, minimal ice- we brought micro spikes but didnt use them. Parking is along the side of the road, near the Ravine Lodge. Simply gorgeous 360 views at the summit. Glancing south over the Appalachian Trail ascent and the South Peak. I would definitely say it is a moderate hike, not easy at all given the length, but it wasnt as steep as I was expecting and the elevation gain was very gradual! Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 0 min to complete. Beautiful bluebird day. The trail up Sugarloaf Mtn lasted a few extra decades with Camp Walt Whitman maintaining the route, but this unfortunately is also . Do not try and drive up the trailhead unless you have AWD and good tires. 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. Perfect day on the moose. Met some amazing people! Phone (May-Oct only): (603) 989-0040. Fairly steep hike but lots of room to maneuver. Hike up Glencliff starts out as a slow and uneventful climb that begins to increase in elevation. Lots of powder of the Gorge Brook Trail, same for the Snapper. Learn more about Northeast Hikes here, and please feel free to drop us a line if you have any questions or feedback on this site. Trail, and Hurricane Trail in Moosilauke region of the White Mountains of NH. The view from South Peak was beautiful. The Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park is beautiful year round and every season has it's unique benefits. Always an adventure on these mountains. 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. Summit area was frequently. 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. I considered going through beaver brook but I did not regret going trough gorge brook instead. According to NH Fish and Game, on the evening of Sunday, March 14, 2021, at approximately 7:45 pm, the NH Fish and Game Department. That only narrows it down to 500 miles. (1). 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. Had to walk the .8 miles to trailhead as road is now closed. It is the tenth highest . The spur to south peak was probably the iciest part of the hike but micros had no problem with it. Hikers will observe that the birches give way to smaller pines as they continue down the Carriage Road, with occasional vistas to their right and rear. Parked about a half mile up the road - gate kept us from going any further. 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 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. Beautiful day for a hike! The trail starts off on the Beaver Brook Trail (also the Appalachian Trail). Head west on NH-112 / Lost River Road for 6.6 miles uphill. No views due to weather, but the fog up there was pretty magical regardless. From the trailhead, the trail rises extremely steeply along the Beaver Brook Cascades. Not a lot of water but enough for our dogs to get a drink. Windy and cold at the top. One note, this is really closer to 7.5 miles, I'm not sure what the original 8.2 mile length is based on. Trail to South Peak is steep, rocky and narrow but short (0.15 miles). You will also be able to find numerous exciting opportunities offered by these trails. Amazing hike. Nice and dry on a perfect fall day! The trail was great the whole way up. 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. Wow! The Carriage Roads rise starts in a pleasant manner. Highly recommend!. Most snow has been blown off the top or aggregated into sculture-like formations, leaving an icy path. At 2.1 miles, the trail turns onto an old logging road with a cleared outlook to the south, then leaves the logging road as singletrack trail winding uphill. The trail is on New Hampshire 25 most terrifying trails. No ice at summit, and no standing water along the trail for the last .9 which has been rare this year!! Be mindful of dogs bc mines paws were pretty chilly near the top but he warmed up on the way down. I used crampons on the way up. 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