Are you looking for a different approach to see Mount Moosilauke? Trail was well maintained, and beautiful. In the summer, Mt. Beautiful day for a hike! Made a loop back on carriage trail. 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. Trail was in excellent condition with no bugs. Had to turn around just after we got above the treeline due to low visibility, but it was a great hike regardless! Washingtonand everything in between. The dog had a great time cooling off in the running water. If the summit wasnt so windy Some ice mostly snow packed but Need spikes and very windy at top. Simply gorgeous 360 views at the summit. Join a supporting community of travelers and adventurers sharing their photos and local insights. Pretty hike, though it wouldve been prettier if the fog hadnt masked the entire view at the summit. Trail is dry but lots of leaves to hide the roots and rocks, so watch your step!! Katahdin or southward towards Georgia's Springer Mountain since Glencliff is part of the Appalachian Trail. The recent snows been compacted, so snow shoes arent needed, I only broke through a handful of times. 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. The trail continues 0.4 miles through the open alpine area to the summit of Mount Moosilauke. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 54 min to complete. Crazy!! SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Roads leading to this trailhead are subject to seasonal closure. Grateful to have hiked this season, grateful to move my body, and grateful to be outdoors. Head west on US-25 for 20.5 miles, then bear right onto NH-118 in Warren. Trail was great. Beautiful day with typical higher winds at the summit but calm and warm otherwise - terrific conditions. It follows the Appalachian Trail south from Kinsman Notch on NH-112. There is a large cairn marking the summit and you may be able to discern the foundation of an old summit hotel. The trail between Hanover and Glencliff was punctuated by a series of strenuous climbs. For my money, Mt. . Its very exposed at the top and the wind is harsh so make sure you dress appropriately! On this day in SEPTEMBER it was like winter at the summit! Whitney, CA. The summit peaks at 4,802 feet with a prominence of 2,933 feet. A lot of snow, perfect for snowshoeing! The Appalachian Trail passes directly through the village, with the Glencliff Post Office serving as a major resupply point for its hikers. Better to go with them. United States government. Want to report conditions for this trail? Snow shoes def not needed. Walk to the trail was about 3/4 of a mile one way so the full hike was about 9.4 miles. 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. Sanford told his family that he was going to go on "an up and back hike" up the Glencliff Trail, a three mile straight shot to the south peak of Moosilauke at 4,500 feet elevation. There are several different routes up Moosilauke. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 43 min to complete. Its a little more difficult to get to the Glencliff Trailhead. Moosilauke is the 10th highest as well as the southwesternmost of the 4,000 foot summits in the White Mountains. Mount Moosilauke South Peak NH Information category: peak coordinates: 44.0112,-71.8409 county: Grafton elevation: 4523 name (OSM): South Peak name (TrailsNH): Mount Moosilauke South Peak NH name (map): S. Peak state: NH town: Benton, NH Mount Moosilauke South Peak NH Please shut off your Ad Blocker on TrailsNH "There have been joys too great to be described in words, and there have been griefs upon which I have dared not to dwell, and with these in mind I must say, climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are naught without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. To visit Jims peak, look for a small offshoot route. Great shape, it was the stair master 4000! It winds down to the lodge and you go around it and down the left side path to find the trailhead. Roy Sanford, 66, of Plymouth, MA had planned to take an up and back hike on Mt. Glencliff Souadnice: 43 58'58 "N 71 53'36" W / 43,98278 S 71,89333 Z . Roy Sanford, 66, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, had planned to take an up and back hike on Mt. There was no snow or ice as of 11/5, a lot of wet rocks and mud. 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! Come on, guys. the trail is one of my favorites and Although it's mid November, there are still a lot of bugs- especially on the trappers trail. If you keep following the road by accident you may end up far from your vehicle. Great trail. Cold and windy on top with spectacular views today. Beautiful views from the summit! Would be an easy trail in other seasons but a big cardio workout in the snow. 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. The trail itself isnt any worse off from the storm as theres currently only one blowdown that presents any sort of obstacle. Gorge brook is well packed for the most part. She made it to the end of the trail in Maine. Do not try and drive up the trailhead unless you have AWD and good tires. Joined Jul 20, 2011 Messages 339 Reaction score 20 Location White Mountains. Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. There are multiple ways to climb Moosilauke providing opportunities for loop or point-to-point hikes. 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. The trailhead is located along Lost River Road. The Carriage Road shortly after the intersection with the Glencliff Trail. fetching water August 27, 2002 Ore Hill Shelter to the Hikers Welcome Hostel Today's Miles: 7.4 Trip Miles: 138.5 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. 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. Eventually the Glencliff Trail kisses the roundabout approach goodbye and turns straight up the slope. That only narrows it down to 500 miles. Views are definitely worth it though! $555,000. Moosilauke Inn GREAT BEAR CABIN JEFFERS BROOK SHELTER JOHN RAND CABIN BEAVER BROOK SHELTER rail + Carriage Road + + + + + + + + + + + BALD HILL 2450 CHOKECHERRY HILL 2920 . Moosilauke (Glencliff, Carriage Road) Thread starter dailey7779; Start date Mar 13, 2015; dailey7779 Member. This is a new adventure! Wind was not too bad at the top, but I was glad to have the googles. 9.50 Miles - From Glencliff Hostel To Kinsman Notch Stealth Camping - Great evening at Hikers Welcome Hostel. The Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park is beautiful year round and every season has it's unique benefits. As an intermediate moderate paced hiker, I was averaging 1.6-2.0mph and finished at my car in 4.5 hours. Wear plenty layers to stay warm! Fun trail! FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Wildflowers and breathtaking scenery make for a memorable hike through the Benton State Forest. The summit was crowded but it was big enough for the crowds. Without them, a hard hike becomes a REALLY hard hike. Minimal muddy sections and mainly a dry, leafy trail. Local hiking trails in Glencliff include the Glencliff Trail, Tunnel Brook Trail, Wachipauka Pond Trail, Hurricane Mountain Trail and Blueberry Mountain Trail. 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 . 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. Looking north over Mt. There were a lot of frozen patches especially on the west side of the hill prepare with proper equipment. Hiked on Christmas Day, Excellent trail condition, snowshoe is useless, could finish without microspicks, only the summit have a little bit of the ice. My GPS was 7.46 and I confirmed with the Dartmouth Hut personnel that as mapped this is a 7.5 mile loop. This is my favorite winter approach; despite it having the greatest elevation gain of any approach to the summit, it is the shortest approach in winter and allows one to traverse the beautiful ridgeline between south and north peak. Trail: Beaver Brook, Glencliff, Moosilauke Trail Difficulty: Difficult Distance: 7.6 miles Elevation Gain: 3,100 feet Duration: 4-7 hours More Hiking Information: Hiking Mount Moosilauke. Continue up High Street for 1.3 miles, and the Glencliff Trailhead is on the right. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. A famous New Hampshire ski excursion involves skinning up the Carriage Road to Moosilaukes top and down on skis. Another way of reaching South Peak is by ascending the Glencliff Trail in which you can bag South Peak and continue onto Moosilauke. Barely any snow down low. Hiked / Ran this with my dog Thursday 11/10/22. Routes Gorge Brook Trail (1-way) 85 summits 3.7 mi 2,296 ft gain 4 hr 21 min Class 1 Beaver Brook Trail (1). Mount Moosilauke NH Number 10 on the NH 4000 Footers list. Head west on NH-112 / Lost River Road for 6.6 miles uphill. SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Roads leading to this trailhead are subject to seasonal closure. The trail starts off on the Beaver Brook Trail (also the Appalachian Trail). At 4,802 feet, Moosilauke is the first spot northbound Appalachian Trail thru-hikers truly walk above the treeline. Mere feet before the junction is a .02-mile side trail leading to the South Peak, which is worth the jaunt on a clear day. Winter Hike Mt. Couple small brook crossings with all the rain weve had but nothing too bad. Dinner is provided in a family-style setting. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. 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. 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. No ice at summit, and no standing water along the trail for the last .9 which has been rare this year!! Carriage road was very soft snow, would be a slog without snowshoes. Perfect day on the moose. Parked about a half mile up the road - gate kept us from going any further. A little wet, due to all the rain but nothing dangerous. kinda boring do to its just a up hill nature woods hike till the last .8 miles where u get the views. From the south, take I-93 to exit 26 in Plymouth and follow Route 25 to Glencliff Village. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. If you're new to exploring the White Mountain range this will definitely be a great introduction to what it can offer. 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. A great way to see some snow! For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. 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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. If you make the loop, dont forget to stop at Moosilaukes South Peak. Moosilauke in 3.9 miles. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock Trail to South Peak is steep, rocky and narrow but short (0.15 miles). Mash potato trails. Super clear at the summit with a 20 to 25 sustained NW. The Outdoor Research Ascendant (mens/ womens) has permeable insulation thats ideal for days when youre scrambling back down below treelined and need to keep warm. The Gorge Brook Trail ascends Moosilauke and descends through Carriage Road, branching out on the Snapper Trail and rejoining with the Gorge Brook Trail a little more than a half-mile before the Ravine Lodge. This made for many breaks up the way with Olivia making comments like she is going to throw up. An official website of the FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. First Previous Next Last Mount Moosilauke From Glencliff Thursday, May 24, 2007 Thursday, May 24, 2007. Go to South Peak, its not far out of the way. 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. We started from where the car was parked at 730am and got back to the car around 2 pm. The Beaver Brook Trail is most typically used for an out-and-back climb of Mount Moosilauke. Micro spikes on the entire hike Spikes were not needed from that bottom stretch of Carriage to the finish. Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. Hiked on 12/18/22, thick snow all the way to the top with some breathtaking views along the way. The trailhead is located along Lost River Road. Easy for a 4000ft great loop. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The 360 degree views continued looking east. Not a lot of water but enough for our dogs to get a drink. At the base of the mountain, Dartmouth's College's historic Ravine Lodge offers day-use hiker service and lodging on a reservation basis. Phone (May-Oct only): (603) 989-0040. 3.9 miles (one way); elevation 4,802 feet There are also some primitive shelters where you may sleep overnight along some of the hiking paths. 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. The trail is in excellent condition with packed snow, used microspikes, snowshoes not necessary. Well maintained and well marked. The ascent was very steady, for the most part barely felt the climb. Microspikes required, I had mine on the entire way. South peak is totally worth the short spur trail over. No views due to weather, but the fog up there was pretty magical regardless. No ice at summit, and no standing water along the trail for the last .9 which has been rare this year!! Wind was not too bad at the top, but I was glad to have the googles. in 2.0 miles. The trail is on New Hampshire 25 most terrifying trails. Mount Moosilauke (4,802') is an iconic broad-summited mountain that stands largely apart from other Four Thousand Footers in the White Mountain Region. You need spikes, especially on the way down; aside of this, easy hike for early winter. Crossover to the left offers bit of break before the ascent to S. Peak. Unfortunately there was no view today, will be back one day to see the view! The trail starts off on the Beaver Brook Trail (also the Appalachian Trail). Glencliff. Moosilauke Winter Hike (What to expect), 19 Best Places In Shawnee National Forest To Visit 2023, How To Bear Proof Campsite (14 Most Effective Ways). Moosilauke via the Glencliff Trail. Read: Mt. was notified of an overdue hiker on Mt. 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. When Route 118 breaks off to the right, continue straight into Warren. Mount Moosilauke is a 4000 footer located in the White Mountain Range of New Hampshire. It was very windy at the top, so stopped just for a couple pictures and headed back down. Glencliff Trailhead: Driving north, take Exit 26 off Interstate 93 for NH-25 in Plymouth. Wow was it windy and cold on top today. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end." Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 min to complete. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Wore microspikes and was fine. The shelter can accommodate eight people and has one of the nicer privies in the Whites. Carriage Rd over to Moosilauke is flat for the most part leading up to the enormous bald peak and just incredible views all around. AT Trip Report: Moosilauke Magic. 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. We were gonna do a loop, but the weather was so bad we had to turn around at the top. The route quickly ascends a series of switchbacks as it approaches the peak, ultimately reaching an open area with spectacular views. The picture here is the ascent up South Peak from this junction, the other is looking down the carriage road in summer. Parking was very full so plan to head out early! Views were amazing today and there was no wind. Gorge Brook Trail: The 3.7 mile Gorge Brook Trail is the most popular route up the mountain from the Ravine Lodge trailhead. . once you get to the top though it's got some amazing 360 degree views. Experience this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Glencliff, New Hampshire. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Hikers on the Beaver Brook Trail may stop at J.L. Trails all in great shape. 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. Trail awesome. Turns to mostly ice/packed remnants of snow after that. 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. Winter travel on Moosilauke or anywhere is a very different ball-game from summer hiking, but with the right gear and a little training it can be safe and entirely enjoyable. In total it was 9.7 miles in 3.5 hours but we were moving pretty quickly. Reviewed on /Date(1529925351000+0800)/ Trekandmore. Glancing south over the Appalachian Trail ascent and the South Peak. When I hiked it last fall with my little dog, I was frankly surprised at the ease of the trail I took. The trail was great the whole way up. Fun trail! ) or https:// means you've safely | Credit: Tim Peck Trails Less Traveled OR. 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. Perfect weather, very windy, at the summit the winds were strong and I had to hang out in the rocks to catch a snack and share my crackers with a chipmunk. Campton NH 03223. It was clear and the sunrise was beautiful. Carriage Rd over to Moosilauke is flat for the most part leading up to the enormous bald peak and just incredible views all around. Steep! Beautiful bluebird day. It is challenging. The Glencliff trail was a persistent steady incline the entire 3.2 miles up to Carriage Road trail. Without them, a hard hike becomes a REALLY hard hike. 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! Lincoln and the Franconia Ridge, as well as Mt. A little wet from all the rain, but still great.. Not only will you be able to spend the night in a genuine log house, but there will also be enough space for numerous tents. We were 1 of 2 groups up there today - so having the mountain to ourself was a treat!! Turn left onto the Carriage Road, also following the Appalachian Trail, to reach the main summit. Great views from the top! Gorgeous at both summits, but Moos was in the clouds. Mt Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail (7/25/25) Cloudy morning with summits in and out of the clouds. The Glencliff Trail, which is just 4 miles long and gains around 3,300 feet in elevation to Moosilaukes peak, is an excellent route to explore the south-west side of Moosilauke. From here the Glencliff Trail gains the bald popular summit of Mt. During the summer, the Flume is a highly frequented tourist destination and is usually crowded with groups of kids and families. Hard-packed snow on the whole trail, minimal ice- we brought micro spikes but didnt use them. Please explore responsibly! Trail crampons stayed on the pack and the snow shoes stayed in the truck. 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). Extremely windy at the top, whiteout and very difficult to see at the summit. The South peak of Mount Moosilauke is an absolute joy to hike up, at only .3 mi round trip from the intersection of the Glencliff and Carriage trails. Clear skies and low wind today. 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. Mash potato trails. The ascent of Mt. Was surprised by some winter at the summit this morning!! Trails going up are marked great. 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. To get to Sanatorium Road, first travel to NH Route 25 (which runs north-south west of Moosilauke). Packed layer of snow, with a few frozen patches, but could be done without spikes if very careful. 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. The Mt Moosiulauke Glencliff Trail takes you through seven miles of forest and mountain scenery. From here, the route gradually ascends Moosilaukes side through lovely woodland, finally crossing a succession of overlooks, one towards the Sandwich Range and others with spectacular views of Lincoln, Franconia Ridge, and the Kancamagus Highway. 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. There is ice and snow all the way up the trail so spikes and boots are a must. Ask a question (603) 239-3440. The Asquam Ridge Trail is a lengthier journey from the Ravine Lodge Trailhead for those seeking for a longer hike. A rendelkezsre ll informci : Postai cm, Telefon, Fax . Conditions perfect for early November hike. Alot of new powder on the trail! Lodge is closed and parking is very limited so be mindful. Youve reached the appropriate parking lot if you see a field and a White Mountain National Forest sign. Please try again. Amazing hike! Spikes car to car. We followed the Glencliff Trail - which is part of the Appalachian Trail - up Mount Moosilauke. Official websites use .gov A .gov Would probably go up and down same way next time instead of loop. Very nice trail, overall well indicated. Address (for driving directions): Hikers Welcome Hostel. Hiked it this morning with my dog and had a blast. lots of ppl with dogs if your wondering about bringing your dog. Shared trail with skiers skinning up and plenty of other hikers. Lower section is moderate grades and good footing. It may be soft, however, after todays high temperatures! This was my first hike this season and wore a brace on both knees, hips were not happy on the descent (fatigued). Try this 13.2-km loop trail near Glencliff, New Hampshire. 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. After another half-mile of trekking, the route intersects with the Asquam Ridge Trail; turn right and continue 1.5 miles on the Beaver Brook Trail, passing under Mount Blues 4,529-foot peak (a non-counting New Hampshire 4,000-footer). Great hike. 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. Saturday 01/16/2010 Trail Conditions: Packed snow most of the way up Glencliff. 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. Your log in attempt was not successful. 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