Highly recommend!. Hiked on 12/18/22, thick snow all the way to the top with some breathtaking views along the way. This particular trail is lightly trafficked, m Mount Moosilauke is a 4000 footer located in the White Mountain Range of New Hampshire. Gorgeous at both summits, but Moos was in the clouds. Stunning views, My favorite trail so far in the White Mountains. 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. Moosilauke in the town of Benton. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Walk back to where the carriage road starts down and get ready for an awesome ski descent/long walk down. Brin solid layers and enjoy. Parking is on one side of the Ravine Rd., although the road is gated in the winter. Windy and cold at the top. The hike begins on an old farming road that skirts around a couple of fields and crosses a small brook before entering the woods at the junction of the Glencliff and Hurricane trails. Started early and going was tough before trail was broken in. Parking lot was full when we started at about 9:30. The ascent of 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. Fun trail! 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. Its one of the Whites greatest sub-peaks! A few spots on Glencliff where the ice was showing through on step-up-rocks. kinda boring do to its just a up hill nature woods hike till the last .8 miles where u get the views. Homes similar to 859 Mount Moosilauke Hwy are listed between $150K to $555K at an average of $245 per square foot. OK hike. 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. Extremely icy road so lots of people parked at the end of Ravine Lodge Rd. PLYMOUTH - A local man has died in a hiking accident in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Couple small brook crossings with all the rain weve had but nothing too bad. It was very windy at the top, so stopped just for a couple pictures and headed back down. Summit was clear when I arrived, but views to the north and northeast (Franconia Notch and the Pemi areas) were blocked by low clouds filling in Kinsman Notch. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. A fresh coat of snow, drizzled in hues of blue from the early morning light, blanketed the field at the foot of Mt. White Mountain National Forest, Pemigewasset Ranger District, https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whitemountain/conditions/?cid=STELPRDB5183538. A fun snowy hike, spikes definitely recommended. Nearby homes similar to 859 Mount Moosilauke Hwy have recently sold between $115K to $115K at an average of $100 per square foot. Hike Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail, Hike Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail, Photograph Fall Foliage on the Kancamagus Highway. United States. South Peak was easy to add on, but no views there either on this day. Have you done this adventure? Microspikes required, I had mine on the entire way. No views due to weather, but the fog up there was pretty magical regardless. Please explore responsibly! 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! Beautiful hike with lots of streams and some water crossing. Rescuers recovered his. At a Glance General Information Directions: Located on the Benton State Forest 1.2 miles from NH Rte. Walk to the trail was about 3/4 of a mile one way so the full hike was about 9.4 miles. Appalachian Trail; Join Login. Moosilauke in 3.9 miles. Join a supporting community of travelers and adventurers sharing their photos and local insights. Please dish your trail dirt on The Twitter with#nehikes. The 360 degree views continued looking east. There is an informational kiosk provided here but there are no other amenities. Snowshoes not needed at all, Mash potatoes type of hike! Dog enjoyed the running water half way up the trail. Do not park in the turn-around! Great views from the top! kinda boring do to its just a up hill nature woods hike till the last .8 miles where u get the views. This includes to alumni and hikers. Thread starter poison ivy; Start date Jun 27, 2004; poison ivy Well-known member. Beautiful views and a very beautiful day, except having to listen to a pack of coyotes for the entire ascent to South Peak. Roy Sanford, 66, of Plymouth, MA had planned to take an up and back hike on Mt. To the west, through the towering trees, the hills were awash in sunlight, fulfilling the promise of a rare cloudless day. Glencliff Souadnice: 43 58'58 "N 71 53'36" W / 43,98278 S 71,89333 Z . Mount Moosilauke - White Mountains, NH Elevation: 4,803 Routes to Mount Moosilauke: Trailheads Ravine Lodge - The Ravine Road leaves NH Rt 118 6 miles from the junction with NH Rt 112 and 6 miles from the junction with NH Rt 25. we fell short of making the carrage rd trail. A great way to see some snow! Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 min to complete. Glimpses of the rewarding views soon to come are teased through the trees. It is very often close to the ravines edge. Although I did read some reviews that mentioned muddy trails, I did not encounter much mud. From the turnaround at the end of Ravine Lodge Road, the trail follows a logging road for 100 yards, then turns left to descend and cross the Baker River. Wildflowers and breathtaking scenery make for a memorable hike through the Benton State Forest. The different level of terrain has you mesmerized the whole way up. Great mountain so far one of my favorite 48 4000 footers!! Much better packed on our way down. Take I-93 to exit 32, North Woodstock, connecting with NH SR-112/118 West. Experience this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Glencliff, New Hampshire. 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. Katahdin or southward towards Georgias Springer Mountain since Glencliff is part of the Appalachian Trail. Continue up High Street for 1.3 miles, and the Glencliff Trailhead is on the right. Such a rewarding view at the top today! Mail Drop Information : If you plan to send a mail drop to the Hostel, please use the following instructions. Conditions were still a little muddy but better than being icy. Wore boots to and from the trail start - wore snowshoes for the rest of the hike and that was the best choice for today. Trail awesome. The summit peaks at 4,802 feet with a prominence of 2,933 feet. Took about 3 hours to get up the mountain and a quick easy hike down total 4 hours! Lots of powder of the Gorge Brook Trail, same for the Snapper. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Most people were doing that this time. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. 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. Micro spikes on the entire hike Route finding was a little difficult above tree line near the summit because of the heavy cloud cover. We did it without poles or spikes and felt fine. Remnants of the stone lodge that once stood on the Moosilauke summit. Great hike. Lovely trail conditions for spikes. Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail, 4/26/2008. Trail crampons stayed on the pack and the snow shoes stayed in the truck. Always prepared for it but made me change my mind and did the out and back instead of the loop. Would do it again in a heartbeat, just wish I had brought my ski mask. Shared trail with skiers skinning up and plenty of other hikers. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 0 min to complete. Wish I had poles. On this day in SEPTEMBER it was like winter at the summit! Trails going up are marked great. Wow was it windy and cold on top today. Because Glencliff is part of the Appalachian Trail, hikers may well spot some thru-hikers as they head north toward Maine's Mt. Always an adventure on these mountains. Wore microspikes and was fine. From the trailhead, the trail rises extremely steeply along the Beaver Brook Cascades. Its another mile up to the peak from the Carriage Road intersection. Used microspikes for traction. Granular snow packed trail. Moosilauke to the northeast and South Peak to the south. Trail was well marked. The Beaver Brook Shelter is located 1.5 miles up the trail. Apr 28, 2008 #1 April 26, 2008: Mt. So worth the effort. The route splits from the creek after 1.5 miles, near a monument for Ross McKenny, the Dartmouth Outing Clubs Woodcraft Advisor and creator of the Ravine Lodge. There was no snow or ice as of 11/5, a lot of wet rocks and mud. A little wet from all the rain, but still great.. This trailhead serves the Glencliff and Hurricane Trail. Cap, gloves, multiple layers and scarf and something to protect you face are needed. This is a very popular area for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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. Higher up its all hard pack. A 29 mile network of hiking trails on Mount Moosilauke in the Western White Mountains. Read: Is Traveling A Hobby? All around perfect day! If the conditions arent too harsh, its probably a good idea to trade the snowshoes for traction at treeline, bundle up for the summit, and leave the pack for retrieval on the way back (none of which I had the foresight to do). The first two miles gradually ascend the mountain with a fair amount of horizontal hiking. I can see it getting very muddy and slippery on rainy days. The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. 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. Wonderful hike especially in the winter and plenty of views! Good one for dogs, too. The trailheads for Carriage Road and Ravine Lodge are both along NH Route 118, while the Beaver Brook Trailhead is on NH Route 112. Micro spikes on the entire hike Till : Lokalizci Till : Orszg Franciaorszg, Rgi Hauts-de-France, Dpartement Oise. Minimal muddy sections and mainly a dry, leafy trail. 95% of the trail is well packed down.. some folks were out in summer hiking boots and trail runners, id still recommend insulated boots. Amazing! The Ultimate Guide To An Exciting Way Of Life, Mt. 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