Of note: for the better part of the hike up the west side trail, all we could hear was the screech and howling of a pack of coyotes! Mount Moosilauke and Mount Killington. Address (for driving directions): Hikers Welcome Hostel. Come on, guys. After just 3 miles turn onto 118 which you will want to follow for 7.2 before turning right onto Ravine Road. Beautiful views and a very beautiful day, except having to listen to a pack of coyotes for the entire ascent to South Peak. 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. Normally I'd say the loop is better, but the weather made this SO MUCH FUN. earlylite February 23, 2008 4000 Footers. The recent snows been compacted, so snow shoes arent needed, I only broke through a handful of times. The trailhead is on the right about a mile up the road. Protected from the wind during most of the hike. Trail is packed and easy to hike with spikes, little bit of drift at the summit but nothing too bad, Need micro spikes. Wore boots to and from the trail start - wore snowshoes for the rest of the hike and that was the best choice for today. Challenging but leveled out areas appear just as youve had enough incline. was notified of an overdue hiker on Mt. Crossover to the left offers bit of break before the ascent to S. Peak. Hard-packed snow on the whole trail, minimal ice- we brought micro spikes but didnt use them. Steep! The summit was crowded but it was big enough for the crowds. The Moosilauke Summit is windswept and bare in the winter. You will also be able to find numerous exciting opportunities offered by these trails. Washingtonand everything in between. Moosilauke is a rough, and, if you're not careful, easy-to-go-for-a-fateful-tumble hike. The Glencliff trail was a persistent steady incline the entire 3.2 miles up to Carriage Road trail. Loved this hike! 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. We are both in good/very good shape. Winter Hike Mt. Great day! Some muddy sections but no snow or ice yet (as of 11-6-22). Hike up Glencliff starts out as a slow and uneventful climb that begins to increase in elevation. Ended up with. Mount Moosilaukee and South Peak were very windy though. | Credit: Tim Peck Trails Less Traveled The Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park is beautiful year round and every season has it's unique benefits. Turn left onto the Carriage Road, also following the Appalachian Trail, to reach the main summit. Beautiful day. The different level of terrain has you mesmerized the whole way up. For more information, please visit: You are at the top of this massive dome of a mountain. Waumbek and Mt. These awesome businesses support our goal of connecting people to outdoor adventures! Best to get there early for parking. ( Trail was in great shape. Microspikes required, I had mine on the entire way. Beautiful views and a very beautiful day, except having to listen to a pack of coyotes for the entire ascent to South Peak. United States government. Directions click here There is an informational kiosk provided here but there are no other amenities. Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail Benton, New Hampshire Save Add Photo Add Photo Review Directions Add Photo Details Distance 7.34 miles Elevation Gain 3314 ft Route Type Out-and-Back Description This is a new adventure! No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Please explore responsibly! Minimal muddy sections and mainly a dry, leafy trail. AT Trip Report: Moosilauke Magic. Views are definitely worth it though! Trail was excellent - spikes all the way with no problem. Simply gorgeous 360 views at the summit. Nicknamed "The Gentle Giant," Moosilauke tops out at just over 4,800 feet above sea level. Wore microspikes and was fine. Awesome views and the weather was perfect. Moosilauke has numerous subsidiary peaks, including Mount Blue, elevation 4,529 feet (1,380 m), to the north of the summit, and the South Peak, elevation 4,523 feet (1,379 m), between the Carriage Road and Glencliff Trail, about one mile southwest of the main peak. Nice trail but a lot of fog and winds at the top of the mountain affected our experience, Trail was well-maintained, beautiful, overall a perfect hike.. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 43 min to complete. (directions below) Gorge Brook Trail | 7.2 miles round trip | 2,550 feet elevation gain 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. 25 on High St. in Glencliff. It was very muddy but the waterproof boots made that fun, and that was expected due to the humidity and waterfall along the first half of the trail. Want to report conditions for this trail? ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. 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. 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 Mt Moosiulauke Glencliff Trail takes you through seven miles of forest and mountain scenery. adventures and follow local regulations. The Carriage Road corridor is a gradual climb lined with conifers and stuffed with snowdrifts. 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 shelter can accommodate eight people and has one of the nicer privies in the Whites. Had to walk an extra 3/4 of a mile to get to the trial head. Gorge brook is well packed for the most part. All in all a very enjoyable hike. Blue bird day today! The trail features impressive vistas and eye-catching wildflowers, which might even help you take your mind off the elevation gain. We did it without poles or spikes and felt fine. The Appalachian Trail, from south to north, utilizes the Glencliff, Carriage Road, Benton and Beaver Brook trails. From here the Glencliff Trail gains the bald popular summit of Mt. Deep snow last mile to top. It is very often close to the ravines edge. A few spots on Glencliff where the ice was showing through on step-up-rocks. in 2.0 miles. Micro spikes on the entire hike 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. Glencliff. 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. Mount Moosilauke is a 4000 footer located in the White Mountain Range of New Hampshire. You can only get so far up the mountain on Stoke. Homes similar to 859 Mount Moosilauke Hwy are listed between $150K to $555K at an average of $245 per square foot. Barely any snow down low. SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Roads leading to this trailhead are subject to seasonal closure. Ascending Moosilauke via the Glencliff Trail is typically done as an out-and-back. The route then briefly goes below tree line before heading straight towards the summit cone. 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. The Carriage Roads rise starts in a pleasant manner. 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. Stunning views, My favorite trail so far in the White Mountains. The route begins slowly as it leaves the Beaver Brook Trailhead, snaking between roots and stones and across a few bridges before reaching the Beaver Brook Cascades. Not to mention Moosilaukes open, rock-speckled summit can be both spectacular and sinister depending on the fickle whims of Mother Nature. The Glencliff Trail is often used to ascend Moosilauke in an out-and-back fashion. Map showing recreational areas. A treeless summit that offers panoramic views of Franconia Ridge and the Kinsmans to the north. It's located in New Hampshire, United States.The cache is an orange gatorade powder container with the usual contents. Neregistrovan komunita. adventures and follow local regulations. A really good day out. Go to South Peak, its not far out of the way. Moosilauke via the Glencliff Trail. Higher up its all hard pack. 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! Official websites use .gov A .gov Made a loop back on carriage trail. No ice at summit, and no standing water along the trail for the last .9 which has been rare this year!! Do not try and drive up the trailhead unless you have AWD and good tires. Summit was windy, bring windbreaker. Gorgeous summits at both South Peak & Moosilauke. It may be soft, however, after todays high temperatures! A little wet from all the rain, but still great.. If you enjoyed this article, please check out my book. Click on a parking icon to get custom directions. To get to the trailhead, take the 25N, turn right onto High Street and continue along this road until it comes to an end. Snowshoes not needed at all, Mash potatoes type of hike! Microspikes required, I had mine on the entire way. Fairly steep hike but lots of room to maneuver. The route continues for another half-mile into the alpine zone, led by spectacular cairns, to the rocky peak of Moosilauke. Beautiful bluebird day. There are also some primitive shelters where you may sleep overnight along some of the hiking paths. Mount Moosilaukes top is famously windy, since it sits alone on the edge of the Whites, exposed to the full power of the elements. Moosilauke via the Glencliff Trail (also the Appalachian Trail) was just beginning, and already it was hard not to love this idyllic winter hike. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. 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. Gorge Brook Trail: The 3.7 mile Gorge Brook Trail is the most popular route up the mountain from the Ravine Lodge trailhead. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 min to complete. There is a $5.00 day use parking pass required. On this day in SEPTEMBER it was like winter at the summit! Its another mile up to the peak from the Carriage Road intersection. Then cover on the bottom mile up the Glencliff trail and then packed out above that, micro spikes the whole way. 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. Mash potato trails. RSS. The Moosilauke Ravine Lodge, which offers food and accommodations to hikers, is situated in the valley on the southeast side of the mountain. Trial is packed down. 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. Log in or create an account below to unlock all the great features of Trail Finder: keep track of trails you want to do, preserve memories of trails youve done, earn badges, and more! 2miles up microspikes were needed as the ice was hard. Beautiful day and hike! Glimpses of the rewarding views soon to come are teased through the trees. Weather was lovely just some wind at the summit great day!! 95% of the trail is well packed down.. some folks were out in summer hiking boots and trail runners, id still recommend insulated boots. Looking north over Mt. Mount Moosilauke (4,802') is an iconic broad-summited mountain that stands largely apart from other Four Thousand Footers in the White Mountain Region. Remember thinking ascent was easy but descent was difficult. Such a rewarding view at the top today! This hike is much closer to 8.0 miles than Alltrails 7.1. Apr 28, 2008 #1 April 26, 2008: Mt. Great trail otherwise everything is hard packed. The path rises 3,100 total feet in elevationaccounting for the trails multiple ups and downsover roughly 3.8 miles, climbing 2,700 feet from Beaver Brook Trailhead to Moosilaukes peak. 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. Lower section is moderate grades and good footing. Trail was well maintained, and beautiful. At the base of the mountain, Dartmouth's College's historic Ravine Lodge offers day-use hiker service and lodging on a reservation basis. Good one for dogs, too. Glencliff Souadnice: 43 58'58 "N 71 53'36" W / 43,98278 S 71,89333 Z . Well, she focused on the greatest hits. 9.50 Miles - From Glencliff Hostel To Kinsman Notch Stealth Camping - Great evening at Hikers Welcome Hostel. Moosilauke hike -- June 26. Dog enjoyed the running water half way up the trail. A hiker from Massachusetts was found dead on Mount Moosilauke on Monday after being reported missing Sunday night. It felt more like a continuation of the trail from Vermont, rather than the fabled White Mountains of New Hampshire. The picture here is the ascent up South Peak from this junction, the other is looking down the carriage road in summer. There are lots of vistas along the road, particularly west into Vermonts Green Mountainstry to see Camels Hump and Mount Mansfield on the horizon. To get to Sanatorium Road, first travel to NH Route 25 (which runs north-south west of Moosilauke). White Mountain National Forest, Pemigewasset Ranger District, Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail. The route splits from the creek after 1.5 miles, near a monument for Ross McKenny, the Dartmouth Outing Clubs Woodcraft Advisor and creator of the Ravine Lodge. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. 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. No views due to weather, but the fog up there was pretty magical regardless. Beautiful day, winds, conditions, bugs werent too bad. Great signage the whole way, impossible to get lost. Pelted by wind the summit stay was short lived but more than worth every ounce of effort to get there. It is challenging. Clear skies and low wind today. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Snow shoes highly recommended. Amazing! Windy and cold at the top. It is very often close to the ravines edge. First Previous Next Last Mount Moosilauke From Glencliff Thursday, May 24, 2007 Thursday, May 24, 2007. Moosilauke is simply one of the nicest hikes in New Hampshire, hands down. Met some amazing people! It isnt long before the Carriage Road reaches treeline and follows cairns up the rocky cone of Moosilaukes summit. Always be prepared even if its 40 degrees in the parking lot :). Gate is close- so add .8 miles to get to the trail head. Moosilauke and Carriage Road Trail | 10.2 miles round trip | 3,100 feet elevation gain This trail is accessed at the end of Breezy Point Road and features a lot of cross country skiing trails. Head out on this 7.1-mile out-and-back trail near Glencliff, New Hampshire. Joined Sep 3, 2003 Messages 1,359 Reaction score 187 Location Mansfield, MA Avatar: Mt. Crazy!! This was my top 3 day on the Moose A 4am start and hit the summit for first light. (alternatively, take I-91 North to Exit 15, then cross back into New Hampshire to pick up 25A). Steady 3.4 mile climb. Technically, the Gorge is closed during the winter and there are no shuttle buses from the entrance to where the trail begins, but it's a perfect opportunity for For the point to point option first drop a car off at one end of the trail then return to the other. From here, the route joins the Benton Trail for the last half-mile push to the summit through the alpine zone and through big cairns. Lower section is moderate grades and good footing. There were a lot of frozen patches especially on the west side of the hill prepare with proper equipment. 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! The Carriage Road Trail wasnt much fun, between the icy patches made by the skiers and the postholes. Hike up Glencliff starts out as a slow and uneventful climb that begins to increase in elevation. Technically, the Gorge is closed during the winter and there are no shuttle buses from the entrance to where the trail begins, but it's a perfect opportunity for For the point to point option first drop a car off at one end of the trail then return to the other. Hikers on the Beaver Brook Trail may stop at J.L. The Hurricane Trail ascends Hurricane Mountain and then descends to join the Moosilauke Carriage Rd. The Beaver Brook Shelter, as previously said, is an excellent area to camp. The summit peaks at 4,802 feet with a prominence of 2,933 feet. To the right, the spur trail travels 0.2 miles to South Peak (4,523). In the Mount Moosilauke region, there are various places to camp. Trail is well packed down, summit is very windy with no visibility. Hikers may see some thru hikers as they trek north towards Maines Mt. Met some amazing people! Windy and cold at the top. If you keep following the road by accident you may end up far from your vehicle. My GPS was 7.46 and I confirmed with the Dartmouth Hut personnel that as mapped this is a 7.5 mile loop. Beautiful views once up to S. Peak to take in. The Glencliff Trail is often used to ascend Moosilauke in an out-and-back fashion. Summit area was frequently. The Ultimate Guide To An Exciting Way Of Life, Mt. Less-Traveled Paths Definitely a leg work out for sure, but the Summit was worth it. Nice hike - snowing at the top on 10/10 with low clouds and no views. 5-7 hours (round trip) Visit the. Campton NH 03223. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Northeast Hikes is on the hunt for the best New England hiking inMaineandNew Hampshire, fromKatahdintoMt. The snow was broken only by a classical cross country ski track showing the way. Moderate hike with 360 degree views up top We hiked Mount Moosilauke taking the Gorge Brook trail to the summit and then coming down via the Glencliff Trail to the Carriage Road to the Hurricane Trail and then out again on the Gorge Brook trail. Trail was wet but didnt make it feel treacherous. The 360-degree vistas on Moosilaukes rocky top are reached after a short but steep, open, and frequently windy climb over the alpine zone. Snowshoes not needed at all, Mash potatoes type of hike! The summit was icy and cold today with no views (snowed most of the time), but well marked and it was easy to find the left to the Carriage Road Trail. Map Information, 71 White Mountain Drive 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. website belongs to an official government organization in the

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