TrailsNH supports winter hikers with 1.8 ° C. Mist dry and cloudy. TrailsNH is designed, built, and maintained by, Mt. 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. First mile or so has plenty of blowdown and creek crossings. Add Check-In. Trip report archives compiled by month for posts tagged with Mount Moosilauke NH (or within 1.5 miles of it). Note: This trail may be extremely dangerous in icy conditions. I have a bunch of cool prizes to give out too! 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. 154 m alt. Date: 11/25/98. Observe all signs. This hiking trail map for Mount Moosilauke NH was design by TrailsNH, Print/PDF Map. 0. 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. Fantastic views of the presidential range from the top! South Peak had a couple inches of snow and some ice. 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. NOAA also has these forecasts for Mount Moosilauke NH: Mount Moosilauke NH 7-Day Forecast (text) Overall great day to hike! 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. via NH-118. NH Trailwrights 72 [Skip to Content] NOTICE: Mountain biking irresponsibly during the COVID-19 pandemic puts you and others at risk. March (170) 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. Anyone else able to make down ravine in late December / early January without chains and with a sedan? 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. Trails; Mt. NE 100 Highest Important lessons for winter hikers. Conditions good above that. August (120) Make sure to check it out! 2016 (125) 2012 (195) Submit Your Site, NH 100 Highest 20. Nice trails offering superb 360 degree views of the whites at the summit. Info. The picture here is the ascent up South Peak from this junction, the other is looking down the carriage road in summer. Moosilauke, NH Trail Conditions and Information: Peak: Mt. Mount Moosilauke is a really fun day hike that offers amazing views. New TrailsNH Trail Map Quizzes 2013 (203) Snapper trail was muddy. July (137) The South Summit trail split is an excellent place to bundle up for the above-treeline push. September (117) It is recommended to use microspikes and crampons on this trail in snowy conditions. It took us about 5 hours total and was a bit difficult but definitely on the more moderate side for a New Hampshire hike. 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. Dog-Related Notes: Bring water! • NH AMC Huts: May 3 Mt. Uke mountain biking trail in Verzi. Moosilauke yesterday (1/3/21) - officially halfway done with the 48 4ksby: /u/mkiyt / reddit, Jan 03 | Mt. NH 4000 Footers 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 Again!!! Water in camelback tube froze so be prepared for that as well. Jan 15 | Mt. Enjoy spectacular views on chilly exposed ridge. Directions To Mount Moosilauke: 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. Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Ravine road is plowed to the gate. go live January - June. 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. Mount Moosilauke Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced Going down Snapper was great. If you keep following the road by accident you may end up far from your vehicle. There generally is plowed parking at the end of the road. Moosilauke, NH via Glencliff Trail, Carriage Roadby: Tom B / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 03 | Mount Moosilauke, NH via Gorge Brook Trailby: Jeni / newenglandtrailconditions. Weather: Sunny, clear, gentle cooling breeze. This is a great beginner trail to the NH 4000 footers. 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. 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. Mt Moosilauke… or Moose as it’s nicknamed by hikers, skiers and climbers, is the western most 4000 footer. 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. In the running for best day hike in New England. 2018 (164) All visitors are welcome to eat, rest and even stay the night at the lodge. (3) Always bring gear sufficient to make a rough bivouac (sleeping bag, matches, tarp, extra food). • NH 4000 Footers: Feb 1 About TrailsNH Really fun trail! 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. These posts have been tagged with Mount Moosilauke NH, or are within 1.5 miles of it. Season 7 Episode 6 | 26m 43s Climbing Mount Moosilauke is a New Year's Day tradition for some hikers. with a focus on what's most important for your outdoor adventure. Moosilauke on Facebook. AMC huts, / shelters / camping site: Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. • Northeast Highpoints: Mar 15 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. • NH Belknap Range: Mar 1 Moderate: The Gorge Brook Trail offers a long yet moderate climb to the summit, offering views of the Franconia Ridge to hikers as they approach the top.Strenuous: The Beaver Brook Trail is a difficult route to Moosilauke’s summit due to extremely steep and rough trail conditions around the Beaver Brook Cascades. Moosilauke in late fall after the leaf peepers have gone, and on Halloween. Standing at 4,803′ feet tall it is known as the “other above treeline peak” in the White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire. The trail is not marked with any blaze below the treeline but is a well worn path so hard to get off trail. We went up Gorge Brook Trail..not much ice or snow but had some muddy spots. Beautiful forest walk to start off and no technical parts to the trail. The lodge itself looked very cool but unfortunately closed this time of year. 1 hour ago. Moosilauke, NH via Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, Snapper Trailby: KenM / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 14 | Mount Moosilauke, NH via Ravine Rd, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Trail, Snapper Trailby: Dave D / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 14 | Mt. January (174) Catskill 3500, NE 100 Highest 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. Pulling all that together takes a lot of work. Take I-93 to exit 32, North Woodstock, connecting with NH SR-112/118 West. I decided on Mt. Parking is on one side of the Ravine Rd., although the road is gated in the winter. 318 m alt. 554 likes. Mt. George Brook Trail: The trailhead is located off Ravine Rd. Gorge brook was fairly wet so having poles helped. 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. 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. The summit is beautiful but there were sustained winds around 25-30 miles per hour so didn’t linger too long. 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. Walk back to where the carriage road starts down and get ready for an awesome ski descent/long walk down. The TrailsNH Weather Forecast uses the latest NOAA Point Forecast data • NH Presi Range: April 19 2 hours ago. Mt. Moosilauke, NH via Ravine Lodge Rd, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, Snapper Trail, Mount Moosilauke, NH via Ravine (Lodge) Road, Gorge Brook Trail, Mt. Moosilauke to the northeast and South Peak to the south. NE 50 Finest, Search Widget Elevation gain 2500 ft. Limited to 8 socially distanced fall hikers. It was tough for us but we made it ok and loved the views. After just 3 miles turn onto 118 which you will want to follow for 7.2 before turning right onto Ravine Road. If there weren’t footprints of other hikers to follow … Continue reading Mt. 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. Trail was too narrow for my skill level, I would rate it difficult. Take exit 32 off I-93 to connect with State Route 112 heading West. Miles: 7.5-mile loop Time: 3 hours to summit. Anyone without spikes was turning around. 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. Java and I took the George Brook trail up and came back down from South Peak via Carriage / Snapper trail. Stellar trail. NH Ossipee 10 Moosilauke, NH via Glenncliff Tr., Carriage Road, Mt Moosilauke, Mt Moosilauke South Peak, NH via Glencliff Trail, Carriage Road, Mt. Add one mile each way on a flat, gravel road because of closed gate. Parking is available about a mile or so from the trailhead. 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. Thanks! • VT 4000 Footers: May 17 In the summer, Mt. New Year's Moosilauke Hike. 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). Weather Wind. There generally is plowed parking at the end of the road. Always be prepared when hiking. The Appalachian Trail follows the Beaver Brook Trail to Kinsman Notch. Conditions History. We put on micro spikes at 4500, above tree line is completely frozen over with a thin hard layer of ice. 2014 (213) Moosilauke, NH Trail Conditions and Information: Peak: Mt. In good weather you get great views to the west into Vermont and New York from its bare summit. from many hiking websites across the Internet. Right next to the trail you'll find the Dartmouth Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. I gauge it as moderate (if Mount Washington is difficult and Mount Lafayette is moderately difficult). In 3 miles turn on to SR-118 which you will follow for 7.2 miles before turning right on to Ravine Road. Very chilly and windy at the peaks so bring layers! Definitely bring a ski mask. NH Belknap Range Dogs are also able to use this trail. The trips described are dayhikes, but a broken snowshoe can force an overnight any time. With the milder spring weather rolling in it was time for my dog Conan to join me on the trails. Quiz Map Dashboard; TrailsNH.com; Place Search. 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. Destination: Mt. By following hiker blogs and hiking forums TrailsNH helps you access the most current trip planning information anywhere. The lower elevations were in the 30s. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, snowshoeing, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. You will still be able to see the old foundation up there. Trail conditions reports are not … See more of Mt. Presidential Range For driving directions to trailheads near Mount Moosilauke click a parking area on the map above, and choose Google Driving Directions. Snow disappeared around 2000 feet nearing hwy 25. October (112) But be prepared to shed them as well. 2017 (132) 44 km NNE. June (160) The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, snowshoeing, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. Mt Moosilauke and Mt Blue. We were a group of 4 sore beginner hikers. Moosilauke (4802) Trail: Gorge Brook – Carriage Road – Snapper Tr. 6 hour total. Make a $5 donation and support safe winter hiking. We parked at the end of the Ravine Lodge road, just off Rt 118. NH AMC Huts • NY Great Range: April 5 Nice bridges across a couple deep trenches on the damaged road. Brought micro spikes but didn’t need them. Moosilauke Trails: Appalachian trail (southbound) Hike Date: 2020-10-18 Conditions:Lots of snow on the trail and high winds at the summit. I persisted and did ok as long as I took it slow. February (191) Weather was perfect. I decided we’d go for Mt Moosilauke today. Got better when I went down the ridge a little and I had South Peak to myself. Moosilauke in Winter; Coordinates of Trailheads for GPS users; Mt. 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. 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. Going up from beaver brook is rough and would be even more difficult coming down. Plymouth Municipal Airport (NH) 28 km SSE. April (123) 2.2 ° C. Dry and cloudy. Weather Station Temp. Trail was great (no snow, little mud) until the last two-thirds mile where it started to be very icy. Above the treeline, there are cairns. A good challenge for us broken bodies. Advertising / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 05 | Mt Mossilauke, NH via Glencliffby: Don Q / newenglandtrailconditions, Jan 03 | Hiked Mt. Route Description This route heads up the west side of the Moosilauke Group and ends up in the saddle between Mt. Moosilauke is the most westerly of the New Hampshire Fours. Contact TrailsNH Mount Moosilauke Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. Moosilauke – 2020-10-18 → Route will be likely along intermediate terrain. trail is mostly packed down. Mount Moosilauke Trail Conditions . Great hike with beautiful views. Roundtrip distance 8-10 miles. And that was alright with me. Tried to drive up Ravine Road but didn’t have chains for my front wheel drive sedan so turned around. Jan 16 | Views from Moosilauke Last Weekendby: /u/robot_overlord18 / reddit, Jan 15 | Mt. 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. This hike takes you up the Gorge Brook Trail from the Ravine Lodge Trailhead to the summit of the massive Mt. Hit more ice/snow near the top but not enough to need poles or micro spikes. Gate closest to lodge is closed so we had to add an extra mile on each end. A fun loop hike with an optional epic backcountry ski descent if you choose the right time of year. Date. The lodge has been reported closed for the season. 0 km. Moosilauke, NH via Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, Snapper Trail by: KenM / newenglandtrailconditions. • NH County Highpoints: Jan 15 2015 (157) Region-Wide Trail Conditions: White Mountains Green Mountains Adirondacks Catskills Baxter ME Rangeley ME. Privacy Policy 2010 (61) You can help. If you brought skis, click in because this is where the fun starts! 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. Current Trail Conditions Update Conditions. NH Trailwrights 72, Adirondack 46 Hike Mt. November (159) • NH 52 With A View: Feb 15 TrailsNH provides enhanced features when you login. One makes it back. 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. 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! 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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. Where do you want to hike? spikes definitely, snow shoes optional. Incredibly well-maintained, amazing summit view, and a pretty gradual ascent. Two hikers set out for Franconia Ridge Loop in Winter are hit by high winds and bad weather. Attending: Matt LeBlanc, Gabe, Simone & John Chicoine. Summit was entirely iced over and in the clouds with little visibility. It was slippery coming down. Went up gorge brook and came down via carriage road. December (173). It is a steady and gradual ascent with some crossings on bridges. NH 100 Highest Share. Great snow though! Log In Do not attempt without spikes, you will very likely slip and it won't be a good fall. Trip report archives compiled by year for posts tagged with Mount Moosilauke NH (or within 1.5 miles of it). Ravine Lodge is at the end of this road. Search: Enter the peak, waterfall, hut or … The gate to the lodge is closed this time of year but only added 1 mile along gravel road. Beautiful day to hit the trails. My last visit to Moosilauke was spent in the fog after an October snow storm. Glad we did the loop counterclockwise since snapper is less icy. Moosilauke, which used to have a hotel at the top. May (172) MOOSILAUKE REGION 1/2 0 11/4 1/2 2 Miles Contour Interval: 200 feet SOURCE: "Mt. You are at the top of this massive dome of a mountain. Search. Instagram Maps for the book created by Kimball/TrailsNH. Map Widget, Facebook Mileage. 2019 (165) Cloud / Visibility. Moosilauke welcomes northbound AT hikers to New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and the gradual ascent via the Glencliff Trail is a gracious host. NH 52 With A View Hiked on 11/13. Breezy point Parking lot is moved down the road 1/2 mile. Mt. A few tiny streams : Trail Maintenance Notes: Good signs all the way. Moosilauke. Visibility. Upper third of the mountain was all ice, but fantastic views. Nov 30, 2018 Bill Westervelt. Forest Roads and Gates Snow Report Mt Washington Avalanche Advisories Recent Hiking Photos Content Coverage Map Sites TrailsNH Follows. Unknown See History. Moosilauke in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Summary: Mt Moosilauke is the most western of the New Hampshire 4000 footers. Gear and Tips: Dress for the cold, See our winter gear section. Mountain Weather Forecast. Live conditions reported by 5 closest weather stations. Gorge Brook Trail: the trail starts off right at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge and almost immediately crosses a river with a large wooden bridge. Here is more pages and websites about Mt Moosilauke, in addition to the trip reports listed above. There is a large cairn marking the summit and you may be able to discern the foundation of an old summit hotel. Whitefield Airport. New England 50 Finest, Map Adventures White Mountains Waterproof Trail MapWhen hiking in the Whites, this is the trail map I always have with me.- Kimball/TrailsNH. 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.
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