Cold on the top Wore boots to and from the trail start - wore snowshoes for the rest of the hike and that was the best choice for today. The route continues for another half-mile into the alpine zone, led by spectacular cairns, to the rocky peak of Moosilauke. Be the first to share your experience. Couldn't quickly find the trail to the other part of the loop, and nobody wanted to stay up there longer than a few minutes. Tra. The Moosilauke Ravine Lodge, which offers food and accommodations to hikers, is situated in the valley on the southeast side of the mountain. Beautiful day and hike! Micro spikes were worn the whole trip! It is the tenth highest . Great trail, still fun in the rain without the scenic views its known for! 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). If you keep following the road by accident you may end up far from your vehicle. No ice at summit, and no standing water along the trail for the last .9 which has been rare this year!! OK hike. Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. Hiked / Ran this with my dog Thursday 11/10/22. A really good day out. Glencliff Trail (Part of AT) | 8.2 miles round trip | 3,300 feet elevation gain This trail begins off of High Street in Warren, NH. This is a very popular area for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. once you get to the top though it's got some amazing 360 degree views. The Glencliff trail was a persistent steady incline the entire 3.2 miles up to Carriage Road trail. On this day in SEPTEMBER it was like winter at the summit! The trailhead is on the right about a mile up the road. 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. Amazing! Glancing south over the Appalachian Trail ascent and the South Peak. Great trail otherwise everything is hard packed. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Mash potato trails. Lots of ice on the way to top of Moosilauke once youre out of the trees, but spikes held the grip. 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. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 min to complete. Hike Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail, Hike Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail, Photograph Fall Foliage on the Kancamagus Highway. 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. It is very often close to the ravines edge. 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. Barely any snow down low. Rescuers recovered his. Conditions perfect for early November hike. There are also some primitive shelters where you may sleep overnight along some of the hiking paths. Route finding was a little difficult above tree line near the summit because of the heavy cloud cover. Trail is well packed down, summit is very windy with no visibility. Great hike. Very windy and cloudy at the top so we didnt get a great view but it was still a great workout! So beautiful. Trail awesome. Moosilauke summit as viewed from a break in the trees on the Carriage Road. (Shoutout to the guys who had hockey tape in their packs they let us have!!!) Not a lot of water but enough for our dogs to get a drink. I used crampons on the way up. Hike Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail, Hike Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail, Photograph Fall Foliage on the Kancamagus Highway. Directions click here 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. Beautiful day and fantastic hike. Spikes whole way. The hike is about 4 miles, mostly straight up hill for the first 3, but so very rewarding! In the summer, Mt. 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. Beaver Brook Trailhead: From Interstate 93, take 32 for NH-112 in Lincoln. Routes Gorge Brook Trail (1-way) 85 summits 3.7 mi 2,296 ft gain 4 hr 21 min Class 1 Beaver Brook Trail 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. If youve been hiking the Glencliff Trail, Carriage Road, or Gorge Brook, The Last Chair in Plymouth is an excellent location to stop for a pizza and a pint. Wear plenty layers to stay warm! Difficulty: Weekend Warriors. The 360-degree vistas on Moosilaukes rocky top are reached after a short but steep, open, and frequently windy climb over the alpine zone. Protected from the wind during most of the hike. Couple small brook crossings with all the rain weve had but nothing too bad. Great day! Hike Mt. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. . Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 0 min to complete. Windy and cold at the top. Conditions were still a little muddy but better than being icy. Pleasant in the trees. It was very windy at the top, so stopped just for a couple pictures and headed back down. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Normally I'd say the loop is better, but the weather made this SO MUCH FUN. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. 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. Be the first to leave a review! The trail features impressive vistas and eye-catching wildflowers, which might even help you take your mind off the elevation gain. LockA locked padlock 9/16/22 Moosilauke 14/48 To the left, the trail continues as the Moosilauke Carriage Road the 0.9 miles to the summit of Mount Moosilauke. Would be an easy trail in other seasons but a big cardio workout in the snow. We started from where the car was parked at 730am and got back to the car around 2 pm. It starts with the uphill very quickly, and isnt very exciting for the first couple of miles, but after a while it gets rocky and a little more exciting. 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Super clear at the summit with a 20 to 25 sustained NW. Great mountain so far one of my favorite 48 4000 footers!! Read: Is Traveling A Hobby? In 3 miles turn on to SR-118 which you will follow for 7.2 miles before turning right on to Ravine Road. South Peak is on Mount Moosilauke which hosts many excellent trails. Granular snow packed trail. Once you hit the junction with the Carriage Path and South Peak the trail to Moosilauke summit is quick, easy and good footing. 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. Moosilauke Via the Appalachian Trail and Glencliff Trail, Winter Hike Mt. The view from South Peak was beautiful. Trails going up are marked great. The route then briefly goes below tree line before heading straight towards the summit cone. Well, she focused on the greatest hits. Nice hike - snowing at the top on 10/10 with low clouds and no views. Spikes are perfect, no snowshoes necessary as of today. Fairly steep hike but lots of room to maneuver. Moosilauke Inn GREAT BEAR CABIN JEFFERS BROOK SHELTER JOHN RAND CABIN BEAVER BROOK SHELTER rail + Carriage Road + + + + + + + + + + + BALD HILL 2450 CHOKECHERRY HILL 2920 . Kutsa and Montreal greeted me (2002). Had to walk an extra 3/4 of a mile to get to the trial head. United States. Parking is along the side of the road, near the Ravine Lodge. Conditions were perfect. That's a lot of real estate. 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. Steady 3.4 mile climb. To get to Sanatorium Road, first travel to NH Route 25 (which runs north-south west of Moosilauke). Email: HikersWelcome@yahoo.com. Cell: (203) 605-9430. 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. The trail was great the whole way up. Trail was in excellent condition with no bugs. Carriage Road hikers often return the same way they came, taking advantage of the trails breadth and mild incline on the way down. I was super glad when it was time to turn left on Snapper Trail - much softer and pleasant. Glencliff, New Hampshire. Here are ten compelling reasons to use trekking poles, with Black Diamonds Trail Trekking Poles (mens/ womens) providing the ideal combination of performance and durability. Apr 28, 2008 #1 April 26, 2008: Mt. It felt more like a continuation of the trail from Vermont, rather than the fabled White Mountains of New Hampshire. Summit area was frequently. I used crampons on the way up. It isnt long before the Carriage Road reaches treeline and follows cairns up the rocky cone of Moosilaukes summit. Windy and cold at the top. I do a lot of hiking but would still consider myself a beginner/novice, and this was very manageable. Met some amazing people! Beautiful views and a very beautiful day, except having to listen to a pack of coyotes for the entire ascent to South Peak. First Previous Next Last Mount Moosilauke From Glencliff Thursday, May 24, 2007 Thursday, May 24, 2007. Mount Moosilaukes top is famously windy, since it sits alone on the edge of the Whites, exposed to the full power of the elements. Trail was in excellent condition with no bugs. This includes to alumni and hikers. Lincoln and the Franconia Ridge, as well as Mt. Hikers may see some thru hikers as they trek north towards Maines Mt. 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). The trailhead is on the eastern side of the road just past a sign for the Glencliff trail (Appalachian Trail). Remember thinking ascent was easy but descent was difficult. Trail to South Peak is steep, rocky and narrow but short (0.15 miles). Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your Moosilauke hike -- June 26. Gorgeous summits at both South Peak & Moosilauke. After just 3 miles turn onto 118 which you will want to follow for 7.2 before turning right onto Ravine Road. Mt Moosilauke. Moosilauke in the town of Benton. 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! Spikes are needed. Only a breeze on top, not too coldperfection! was notified of an overdue hiker on Mt. Route Description This route heads up the west side of the Moosilauke Group and ends up in the saddle between Mt. Map showing recreational areas. This hike is much closer to 8.0 miles than Alltrails 7.1. 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. Highly reccomend! The trail itself isnt any worse off from the storm as theres currently only one blowdown that presents any sort of obstacle. 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. We were 1 of 2 groups up there today - so having the mountain to ourself was a treat!! Moosilauke (Glencliff, Carriage Road) Thread starter dailey7779; Start date Mar 13, 2015; dailey7779 Member. Address (for driving directions): Hikers Welcome Hostel. Piata's 2006 . At 4,802 feet, Moosilauke is the first spot northbound Appalachian Trail thru-hikers truly walk above the treeline. Great hike. Highlight trail segments by permitted use(s). A few spots on Glencliff where the ice was showing through on step-up-rocks. With so many routes crisscrossing Moosilaukes flanks, use a map like this waterproof map of the White Mountains to remain on track. Although I did read some reviews that mentioned muddy trails, I did not encounter much mud. Moosilauke via the Beaver Brook Trail by Daren Worcester7 Distance: 7.6 miles round trip Time: 6-8 hours round trip Difficulty: Sign the Will Recommended Gear: Hiking Boots or Trail Runners; Trekking Poles The Beaver Brook Trail on Mt. Beautiful views from the summit! The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Better to go with them. For more information, please visit: 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. Gets cold above tree line. Carriage Road is mostly ice/packed snow until a little before Snapper Trail it clears up. 3h 15m in and out The Alpine Start Hoody (mens/ womens) from Black Diamond is a lightweight and packable layer of protection. Hikers begin their adventure on the Carriage Road at a tiny gravel lot on Breezy Point Road known for the Merrill Mountain Home, the Breezy Point House, and the Moosilauke Inn, among others. AT Trip Report: Moosilauke Magic. Trail was excellent - spikes all the way with no problem. It was muddy, slippery, but easy to navigate. Easy for a 4000ft great loop. No ice at summit, and no standing water along the trail for the last .9 which has been rare this year!! There was an issue with your submission. Please try again. 95% of the trail is well packed down.. some folks were out in summer hiking boots and trail runners, id still recommend insulated boots. . An extensive network of trails is maintained by the Dartmouth Outing Club and the White Mountain National Forest, including a portion of the Appalachian Trail. 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. 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. 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. ) or https:// means you've safely Homes similar to 859 Mount Moosilauke Hwy are listed between $150K to $555K at an average of $245 per square foot. Then cover on the bottom mile up the Glencliff trail and then packed out above that, micro spikes the whole way. The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. From here the Glencliff Trail gains the bald popular summit of Mt. Moosilauke. Saturday 01/16/2010 Trail Conditions: Packed snow most of the way up Glencliff. Mount Moosilauke is a 4000 footer located in the White Mountain Range of New Hampshire. Only my 2nd 4k footer done with my friend. Moosilauke welcomes northbound AT hikers to New Hampshires White Mountains, and the gradual ascent via the Glencliff Trail is a gracious host. Wish I had poles. 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. kinda boring do to its just a up hill nature woods hike till the last .8 miles where u get the views. 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. This was my top 3 day on the Moose A 4am start and hit the summit for first light. Gate was closed a mile out which added a bit of time, but otherwise very chill, no scrambling, didn't need microspikes. Snow shoes def not needed. Many people appreciate the wealth of natural places in this part of the state. Join a supporting community of travelers and adventurers sharing their photos and local insights. It was so hard on the ankles going across the ridge, even in snowshoes, because of all the holes. What an awesome trail! Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Walk to the trail was about 3/4 of a mile one way so the full hike was about 9.4 miles. Similarly, even in the dog days of July, a puffy coat is frequently appreciated on Moosilaukes top. 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. Fresh snow, snowshoes the whole way! Visit the. Upper 3/4 mile is a little steeper with some rocks but nothing difficult. To visit Jims peak, look for a small offshoot route. Highly recommend!. Loved this hike! A little wet from all the rain, but still great.. To help in the climb, several of the toughest areas include wooden stairs and iron rungs. The snow was broken only by a classical cross country ski track showing the way. Went up Glencliff Trail with friends to nab my 11th NH48 winter season. Microspikes were sufficient for the whole day, no need for snow shoes. Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. Gorgeous at both summits, but Moos was in the clouds. Eventually the Glencliff Trail kisses the roundabout approach goodbye and turns straight up the slope. Hike up Glencliff starts out as a slow and uneventful climb that begins to increase in elevation. Completed in 4 hours and 14 minutes. Route finding was a little difficult above tree line near the summit because of the heavy cloud cover. But microspikes would have worked just fine. She made it to the end of the trail in Maine. These awesome businesses support our goal of connecting people to outdoor adventures! This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Glimpses of the rewarding views soon to come are teased through the trees. 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. Carry anything in comfort (and stylishly) with an Osprey Talon/Tempest daypack, whether its extra clothing or fuel for your Moosilauke expedition. Moosilauke is simply one of the nicest hikes in New Hampshire, hands down. South Peek (GCPNTK) was created by kahja on 7/11/2005. Enjoy this 12.2-km out-and-back trail near Woodsville, New Hampshire. Katahdin or southward towards Georgia's Springer Mountain since Glencliff is part of the Appalachian Trail. 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. Decided to make a loop of it and went down carriage trail/snapper which added a couple extra miles. The Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park is beautiful year round and every season has it's unique benefits. A great way to see some snow! Moosilauke welcomes northbound AT hikers to New Hampshire's White Mountains, and the gradual ascent via the Glencliff Trail is a gracious host. Lodge is closed and parking is very limited so be mindful. The trail consists of cascades of rocks, wood-block steps and metal rungs (not all entirely in tact). This is the first climb above the treeline for northbound Appalachian Trail hikers. Summit was the windiest most unenjoyable summit Ive been on and wasnt impressed with the view, I like to be closer to the edge like Osceola or Lincoln/Lafayette. 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. Moose from South Peak. The Beaver Brook Shelter is located 1.5 miles up the trail. Mail Drop Information : If you plan to send a mail drop to the Hostel, please use the following instructions. Neregistrovan komunita. on official, secure websites. Perfect day on the moose. Lower section is moderate grades and good footing. Very windy at the summit. 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. A tenth of a mile from the trailhead off High Street in Benton, the Glencliff Trail joins the Appalachian Trail, marked by white blazes. Mount Moosilauke and Mount Killington. This is one of the more gradual incline routes to the summit of Moosilauke, though it is longer in mileage than other options. Have you done this adventure? There is a $5.00 day use parking pass required. I snowboarded the Gorge Brook Trail from shortly below the summit of Moosilauke, then climbed back up the Snapper Trail and the Carriage Road to the Glencliff Trail junction and snowboarded back down to Ravine Lodge. Mount Moosilauke NH Number 10 on the NH 4000 Footers list. The first two miles gradually ascend the mountain with a fair amount of horizontal hiking. Beautiful bluebird day. Hike itself was good, doable for dogs. The trail features impressive vistas and eye-catching wildflowers, which might even help you take your mind off the elevation gain. 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 trai. Spikes were not needed from that bottom stretch of Carriage to the finish. conditions to icy to safely make it. 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. 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. A hiker from Massachusetts was found dead on Mount Moosilauke on Monday after being reported missing Sunday night. 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