Parking is available about a mile or so from the trailhead. Summary: Mt Moosilauke is the most western of the New Hampshire 4000 footers. Spikes recommended and hiking boots mandatory. NOAA also has these forecasts for Mount Moosilauke NH: Mount Moosilauke NH 7-Day Forecast (text)   A few tiny streams : Trail Maintenance Notes: Good signs all the way. Search: Enter the peak, waterfall, hut or … 922 m blue singletrack trail. We parked at the end of the Ravine Lodge road, just off Rt 118. Moosilauke, NH Trail Conditions and Information: Peak: Mt. Dog-Related Notes: Bring water! Water in camelback tube froze so be prepared for that as well. Maps for the book created by Kimball/TrailsNH. 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 reports, photos, and other content may be copyrighted elsewhere. Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable : Recommended Equipment: Water Crossing Notes: One at the beginning of the Benton Trail, not difficult (but may be during high water). 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. Trails; Mt. The TrailsNH Weather Forecast uses the latest NOAA Point Forecast data Moosilauke to the northeast and South Peak to the south. Definitely a challenge in the snowy season, but very worth it. Moosilauke Area," by Alex Tait '86, published in Reaching That Peak, by David Hooke '86. Moosilauke yesterday (1/3/21) - officially halfway done with the 48 4ksby: /u/mkiyt / reddit, Jan 03 | Mt. Ravine road is plowed to the gate. October (112)   I persisted and did ok as long as I took it slow. Mt. Map Widget, Facebook I decided we’d go for Mt Moosilauke today. Bug Bounty Going up from beaver brook is rough and would be even more difficult coming down. Mountain Weather Forecast. Went up gorge brook and came down via carriage road. Tried to drive up Ravine Road but didn’t have chains for my front wheel drive sedan so turned around. go live January - June. May (172)   Mid: overcast. More. Definitely bring a ski mask. Moosilauke in late fall after the leaf peepers have gone, and on Halloween. April (123)   The picture here is the ascent up South Peak from this junction, the other is looking down the carriage road in summer. Moosilauke, NH via Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, Snapper Trail by: KenM / newenglandtrailconditions. The gate to the lodge is closed this time of year but only added 1 mile along gravel road. And that was alright with me. It is recommended to use microspikes and crampons on this trail in snowy conditions. via NH-118. Top of the mountain is extremely windy and cold so be prepared. Glad we did the loop counterclockwise since snapper is less icy. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Hit more ice/snow near the top but not enough to need poles or micro spikes. Anyone else able to make down ravine in late December / early January without chains and with a sedan? The lodge itself looked very cool but unfortunately closed this time of year. Miles: 7.5-mile loop Time: 3 hours to summit. The trips described are dayhikes, but a broken snowshoe can force an overnight any time. In the winter, from the top you can descend/ski to the South Peak to check it out before skiing powder and heading down a wide carriage road and ski connector path to the bottom. New Year's Moosilauke Hike. Thin layer of slushy snow down to maybe 3000 feet on gorge brook. Moosilauke, the most Western 4000-footer with beautiful views of the Franconia Ridge and Presidentials to the east and the Green Mountains of Vermont in the west. 2018 (164)   Do not attempt without spikes, you will very likely slip and it won't be a good fall. Overall great day to hike! 20. Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail is a 7.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Woodsville, New Hampshire that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Great hike with beautiful views. The road to the lodge is closed part way up so depending on where you park on the road except to add a mile each way to the hike. Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop is a 13.2 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Glencliff, New Hampshire that features a river and is rated as moderate. February (191)   A good challenge for us broken bodies. 1 hour ago. • NY Great Range: April 5 Moosilauke, NH via Glencliff Trail, Carriage Roadby: Tom B / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 03 | Mount Moosilauke, NH via Gorge Brook Trailby: Jeni / newenglandtrailconditions. NH Trailwrights 72 After just 3 miles turn onto 118 which you will want to follow for 7.2 before turning right onto Ravine Road. For driving directions to trailheads near Mount Moosilauke click a parking area on the map above, and choose Google Driving Directions. Snapper Ski Trail - Originally built as for skiing, this trail was named for Ed "Snapper" Harris who worked on the trails at Moosilauke for many years. Java and I took the George Brook trail up and came back down from South Peak via Carriage / Snapper trail. Enjoy spectacular views on chilly exposed ridge. Weather Station Temp. Moosilauke Trails: Appalachian trail (southbound) Hike Date: 2020-10-18 Conditions:Lots of snow on the trail and high winds at the summit. July (137)   I decided on Mt. Weather was perfect. Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Moosilauke, NH via Ravine Lodge Rd, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, Snapper Trailby: Caroline / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 11 | Mount Moosilauke, NH via Ravine (Lodge) Road, Gorge Brook Trailby: PeterC / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 11 | Mt. All visitors are welcome to eat, rest and even stay the night at the lodge. 2013 (203)   Share. spikes definitely, snow shoes optional. These posts have been tagged with Mount Moosilauke NH, or are within 1.5 miles of it. Mt. The Appalachian Trail follows the Beaver Brook Trail to Kinsman Notch. Always be prepared when hiking. Cloud / Visibility. Mt. Here is more pages and websites about Mt Moosilauke, in addition to the trip reports listed above. Moosilauke: Elevation: 4,802' Popular Trails: Beaver Brook Trail Benton Trail Carriage Road Glencliff Trail Gorge Brook Trail: Road Access Notes: Ravine Lodge Road generally closes in November or December and reopens in April or May. I was hoping for views this time, but instead got a windy, snow filled day. with a focus on what's most important for your outdoor adventure. You will still be able to see the old foundation up there. Snapper trail was muddy. We love this mountain! NH AMC Huts Moosilauke, NH via Glenncliff Tr., Carriage Road, Mt Moosilauke, Mt Moosilauke South Peak, NH via Glencliff Trail, Carriage Road, Mt. 2.2 ° C. Dry and cloudy. There generally is plowed parking at the end of the road. • NH 4000 Footers: Feb 1 Start your descent down this wide old carriage road but watch for the next POI on the track and the trail sign for "Snapper ski trail" that will bring you back to the Ravine Lodge Trailhead. Moosilauke – 2020-10-18 → Moosilauke, NH via Ravine Lodge Rd, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, Snapper Trail, Mount Moosilauke, NH via Ravine (Lodge) Road, Gorge Brook Trail, Mt. 318 m alt. Cloud. This area does not get as much as sun. Weather Wind. Mt Moosilauke and Mt Blue. Trip report archives compiled by year for posts tagged with Mount Moosilauke NH (or within 1.5 miles of it). Breezy point Parking lot is moved down the road 1/2 mile. • NH Belknap Range: Mar 1 Moosilauke. It is a steady and gradual ascent with some crossings on bridges. Where do you want to hike? Catskill 3500, NE 100 Highest In 3 miles turn on to SR-118 which you will follow for 7.2 miles before turning right on to Ravine Road. Moosilauke, NH via Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, Snapper Trail, Mount Moosilauke, NH via Ravine Rd, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Trail, Snapper Trail, Mt. Attending: Matt LeBlanc, Gabe, Simone & John Chicoine. Dogs are also able to use this trail. We had whiteout conditions and heavy winds at the summit (~45mph), not much of a view for the day, but it was a great adventure! 2016 (125)   It was tough for us but we made it ok and loved the views. Hiked on Sunday Nov 8. The trail is not marked with any blaze below the treeline but is a well worn path so hard to get off trail. Going down Snapper was great. It took us about 5 hours total and was a bit difficult but definitely on the more moderate side for a New Hampshire hike. Date: 11/25/98. TrailsNH provides enhanced features when you login. Nice trails offering superb 360 degree views of the whites at the summit. January (174)   The trail continues this way for a little over a mile and brings you to the split for Moosilauke’s shorter and less-traveled South Summit. It was a long yet gentle day of hiking that included nearly everything I love about hiking in New Hampshire: sweet-smelling pine forests, rocky scrambles, and stunning views. 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. Great hike, fresh snow so definitely needed snow shoes, above tree line was extremely windy with snow and low visibility, quite a few hikers turned back, we pushed through but it was rough going. NH 100 Highest Mount Moosilauke is a 4,802-foot-high (1,464 m) mountain at the southwestern end of the White Mountains in the town of Benton, New Hampshire, United States.It is the tenth highest and most southwesterly of the 4,000 foot summits in the White Mountains.. Moosilauke is ranked 9th on the New England Fifty Finest peaks, a list of summits with the highest topographic prominence. My last visit to Moosilauke was spent in the fog after an October snow storm. Hike Mt. Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides increase your chances of exposure. However, it's a lot stricter, and effectively limits the number of peaks you can bag to one per day, requiring a lot more high elevation hikes to complete. Forest Roads and Gates Snow Report Mt Washington Avalanche Advisories Recent Hiking Photos Content Coverage Map Sites TrailsNH Follows. Standing at 4,803′ feet tall it is known as the “other above treeline peak” in the White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire. Very chilly and windy at the peaks so bring layers! A fun loop hike with an optional epic backcountry ski descent if you choose the right time of year. Print/PDF Map. 2020 (210)   See more of Mt. The lower elevations were in the 30s. One makes it back. Great condition without any snow or ice and view is great. Trail was too narrow for my skill level, I would rate it difficult. Nice bridges across a couple deep trenches on the damaged road. MT. Jan 16 | Views from Moosilauke Last Weekendby: /u/robot_overlord18 / reddit, Jan 15 | Mt. Thanks! Mount Moosilauke Trail Conditions . Moosilauke: Elevation: 4,802' Popular Trails: Beaver Brook Trail Benton Trail Carriage Road Glencliff Trail Gorge Brook Trail : Road Access Notes: Ravine Lodge Road generally closes in November or December and reopens in April or May. • Maine 4000 Footers: Jun 1. Current Trail Conditions Update Conditions. 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. This hiking trail map for Mount Moosilauke NH was design by TrailsNH, Mt Moosilauke… or Moose as it’s nicknamed by hikers, skiers and climbers, is the western most 4000 footer. Gear and Tips: Dress for the cold, See our winter gear section. Moosilauke yesterday (1/3/21) - officially halfway done with the 48 4ks, Mount Moosilauke, NH via Gorge Brook Trail, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/357730416, https://www.peakfinder.org/?lat=44.0234&lng=-71.8315&name=Mount+Moosilauke+NH, https://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=6903, https://www.strava.com/heatmap#15/-71.8315/44.0234/gray/all, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Moosilauke. March (170)   Trail conditions reports are not … MOOSILAUKE REGION 1/2 0 11/4 1/2 2 Miles Contour Interval: 200 feet SOURCE: "Mt. Above the treeline, there are cairns. Mount Moosilauke NH Hourly Forecast (graph). Stellar trail. Plymouth Municipal Airport (NH) 28 km SSE. If the gate to the lodge is closed, this will add almost 2 miles to your total roundtrip distance, making the full loop about 10 miles. Parking is on one side of the Ravine Rd., although the road is gated in the winter. 2009 (7). If you brought skis, click in because this is where the fun starts! Add Check-In. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. NH Trailwrights 72, Adirondack 46 There's no trail markers per se but the trails themselves are well maintained and the paths easy to follow. First mile or so has plenty of blowdown and creek crossings. 2 hours ago. Jan 15 | Mt. Date. TrailsNH has just about every hiking trip report, trail advisory, and forest road closing in the Northeast. You are at the top of this massive dome of a mountain. Moosilauke, which used to have a hotel at the top. 2011 (176)   Route will be likely along intermediate terrain. • NH AMC Huts: May 3 About TrailsNH Beautiful day to hit the trails. Gate closest to lodge is closed so we had to add an extra mile on each end. 2017 (132)   Take I-93 to exit 32, North Woodstock, connecting with NH SR-112/118 West. Presidential Range Route Description This route heads up the west side of the Moosilauke Group and ends up in the saddle between Mt. Ravine Lodge is at the end of this road. Directions To Mount Moosilauke: Info. 554 likes. Calm (0 kph at 0). The lodge has been reported closed for the season. NE 50 Finest, Search Widget Moosilauke welcomes northbound AT hikers to New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and the gradual ascent via the Glencliff Trail is a gracious host. New TrailsNH Trail Map Quizzes In good weather you get great views to the west into Vermont and New York from its bare summit. • NH 52 With A View: Feb 15 George Brook Trail: The trailhead is located off Ravine Rd. from many hiking websites across the Internet. Make sure to check it out! Moosilauke in New Hampshire's White Mountains. The South Summit trail split is an excellent place to bundle up for the above-treeline push. Nov 30, 2018 Bill Westervelt. There is a large cairn marking the summit and you may be able to discern the foundation of an old summit hotel. These posts have been tagged with Mount Moosilauke NH, or are within 1.5 miles of it. This hike takes you up the Gorge Brook Trail from the Ravine Lodge Trailhead to the summit of the massive Mt. Moosilauke Again!!! 2012 (195)   I have a bunch of cool prizes to give out too! Region-Wide Trail Conditions: White Mountains Green Mountains Adirondacks Catskills Baxter ME Rangeley ME. Incredibly well-maintained, amazing summit view, and a pretty gradual ascent. Observe all signs. NE 100 Highest TrailsNH is designed, built, and maintained by, Mt. September (117)   0 km. South Peak had a couple inches of snow and some ice. Important lessons for winter hikers. Although there are several trails that ascend Mount Moosilauke, we chose to ascend via the Gorges Brook trail (or “George’s Brook Trail” as my mom kept calling it) and descend via the Carriage Road and Snapper Trail. Hiked on 11/13. November (159)   Fantastic views of the presidential range from the top! Moosilauke, NH via Glenncliff Tr., Carriage Roadby: DEL / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 13 | Mt Moosilauke, Mt Moosilauke South Peak, NH via Glencliff Trail, Carriage Roadby: Riley M / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 13 | Mt. 6 hour total. 0. Moosilauke in Winter; Coordinates of Trailheads for GPS users; Mt. Moosilauke, NH via Glencliff Trail, Carriage Road, Moosilauke , NH via Snapper, Carriage rd, Gorge brook, Moosilauke, NH via Gorge Brook, Carriage Road, Snapper Trail, Moosilauke, NH via Glencliff Trail, Carriage Road, Moosilauke, NH via Glencliff, Carriage Road, Hiked Mt. NH 52 With A View Mount Moosilauke Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced AMC huts, / shelters / camping site: Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop is a 8.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Glencliff, New Hampshire that features a river and is rated as moderate. Whitefield Airport. The summit is beautiful but there were sustained winds around 25-30 miles per hour so didn’t linger too long. Pulling all that together takes a lot of work. Mount Moosilauke Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. Advertising Conditions good above that. about 50 feet after the bridge the trail splits to the right and then again in a half a mile also to the right. Mileage. based on geographic information from OpenStreetMap. Summit was entirely iced over and in the clouds with little visibility. 2010 (61)   With the milder spring weather rolling in it was time for my dog Conan to join me on the trails. Visibility. Roundtrip distance 8-10 miles. If you keep following the road by accident you may end up far from your vehicle. Conditions History. Add one mile each way on a flat, gravel road because of closed gate. Moosilauke trails, including the Appalachian Trail portions, are poorly blazed for winter use and can be very difficult to trace if you are breaking the way. 2014 (213)   A community for those who appreciate Mt. I've just started another peak-bagging list called the Trailwright's 72 which includes all of the White Mountain 4,000 footers as well as many of their subordinate sub-peaks. Brought micro spikes but didn’t need them. Unknown See History. NH Belknap Range Mount Jim and Mount Waternomee Ridge Trail, Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail: Beaver Brook to South Peak, Mount Wolf and Kinsman Ridge via Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail: White Mountains National Forest, Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail - Winter Route, Mount Moosilauke via Tunnel Brook Trail to the Benton Trail, Webster Slide Mountain via Wachipauka Pond Trail, Mount Moosilauke Loop via Asquam Ridge Trail to Gorge Brook Trail, Mt Jim, Mt Blue, Mt Moosilauke, and South Peak. Twitter. Donate December (173). 1.8 ° C. Mist dry and cloudy. There generally is plowed parking at the end of the road. Great snow though! NH 4000 Footers Submit Your Site, NH 100 Highest There weren’t any sections that were too steep but definitely gets rocky when reaching above tree line. Anyone without spikes was turning around. Elevation gain 2500 ft. Limited to 8 socially distanced fall hikers. • NH County Highpoints: Jan 15 Really fun trail! It is the farthest west of the NH 4000' peaks and it's summit is a large exposed area above treeline offering wide ranging views which many consider the best in the Whites. A beautiful mid November Saturday for hiking, so the line of cars was pretty long by time time we drove up from Boston and arrived around 10. (3) Always bring gear sufficient to make a rough bivouac (sleeping bag, matches, tarp, extra food). Use at own risk. We went up Gorge Brook Trail..not much ice or snow but had some muddy spots. Instagram Moosilauke, NH Trail Conditions and Information: Peak: Mt. We were a group of 4 sore beginner hikers. Search. No snow on the trail. Trail was great (no snow, little mud) until the last two-thirds mile where it started to be very icy. Gorge Brook Trail: the trail starts off right at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge and almost immediately crosses a river with a large wooden bridge. Destination: Mt. Quiz Map Dashboard; TrailsNH.com; Place Search. Here are the mountains and hills within a few miles of Mount Moosilauke NH. Awesome Sunday, blue sky and see very very far. Right next to the trail you'll find the Dartmouth Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. perfect day! Mt. Gorge brook was fairly wet so having poles helped. Contact TrailsNH Moosilauke, NH via Glencliff Trail, Carriage Roadby: Anish / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 10 | Moosilauke , NH via Snapper, Carriage rd, Gorge brookby: Derek Albert / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 10 | Moosilauke, NH via Gorge Brook, Carriage Road, Snapper Trailby: Kate / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 09 | Moosilauke , NH via Glencliffby: Mary Johnson / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 09 | Moosilauke, NH via Glencliff Trail, Carriage Roadby: Chef / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 08 | Moosilauke, NH via Glencliff, Carriageby: btowne33 / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 07 | Moosilaukeby: dfkotz / davidkotz, Jan 07 | Moosilauke, NH via Glencliff, Carriage Roadby: RickB. TrailsNH supports winter hikers with The hike up has a pretty mellow but constant grade which was enough to get the blood pumping but not so much that it felt strenuous. Snow disappeared around 2000 feet nearing hwy 25. This is a great beginner trail to the NH 4000 footers. at this point the trail stays relatively consistent, crossing a river two more times before the grade increases. In the summer, Mt. We put on micro spikes at 4500, above tree line is completely frozen over with a thin hard layer of ice. Mount Moosilauke, located about 8 miles west of Lincoln, NH (just south of Franconia Notch State Park), is a popular White Mountain hiking and backcountry skiing peak. NH 4000 Footers Got better when I went down the ridge a little and I had South Peak to myself. Season 7 Episode 6 | 26m 43s Climbing Mount Moosilauke is a New Year's Day tradition for some hikers. / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 05 | Mt Mossilauke, NH via Glencliffby: Don Q / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 03 | Hiked Mt. June (160)   I gauge it as moderate (if Mount Washington is difficult and Mount Lafayette is moderately difficult). 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