But more on that later. What’s that you say? There are multiple paths up to her bald summit that gives you a wonderful 360 view of the land below and other mountain ranges. We took minimal breaks on the trail, only pausing to delayer or momentarily catch our breathe. I was thrilled when my brother said he’d be there to hike Mount Moosilauke, the final 4000, with me as well. We routinely hopped to the side to avoid drenching our feet. Turn one final time to the right to pick back up the Gorge Brook and you’re on your way to the summit. Hike Vermont. Ravine Lodge Campus Map | Copyright © 2018 Trustees of Dartmouth College. While I don’t really mind meeting other people, it’s an inevitability when you’re one of the thousands of fools gambling about in the Whites, it is nice to have the trail to yourself. Having never heard of the 4,000 footer club until last summer and having never really hiked a mountain over 1,300 feet, I’m pretty happy with that. Beaver Brook Trail (AT)/Benton Trail (AT) (4550'). Hiking Mt. It is a much steeper route, but the road into the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge is typically closed until early May. Our goal for this fall – ten peaks. Some of these blackflies were the Mutant White Mountain Black Flies. Until next weekend! If it turns out to be another crappy weekend we’ll still hike, but probably something shorter like Cannon. The weather report for the day was a light rain in the morning, clearing by 10am. Fall hike to Mt. Plus for those who wear glasses, like three of the four of us, the pelting rain made it was nearly impossible to see. Mostly because it’s listed in the “easy” category if you summit from the Gorge Brook Trail. 3. We made short work of the descent, rounding the last 1.7 miles down the Snapper Trail at around 11:50. Other than that, this is an impeccably maintained trail with some of the best trail signage we’ve seen! Date – July 2, 2011. Blue's summit, you will reach the junction with Benton Trail. By now whatever dry thing we had was long past thoroughly soaked. Mooslauke in Warren, NH. Winter Hike Mt. All are welcome to stay in one of the lodges “rustic bunkhouses” for $35 a night. Mt. That was all we could stand before needing to get out of the wind and rain. Choose from Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Yahoo, MySpace, and more. I can’t really report much about the ascent because it was largely uneventful. Show your appreciation for HikeNewEngland by using these practical and fun reusable shopping bags. According to the WMG, the Beaver Brook Trail, although "arduous", followed the Beaver Brook cascades, a beautiful expanse of tumbling water. Moosilauke Via the Appalachian Trail and Glencliff Trail. Soaking wet and smelling like dog, it was a long two hours. Park in front of this sign heading back to Ravine Rd. We were all set to do Whiteface and Passaconaway, but after my sister and I agreed to take the first of October off from work (a Monday), we thought it would be better to tackle one of the White’s most popular trails on a weekday. Also – looking for a bathroom? Our only real surprise for this section was the “Trail Closed” sign stapled to a tree a little ways up from the Hurricane Ridge fork. After a quick break at the outhouses, we were back in the car and headed home by 1:00pm, clocking in for our shortest hike yet. Hike Maine. We recommend the Carriage road approach for winter months. For once, I think we were the only ones to scale Moosilauke that day (correct me if I’m wrong, fellow hikers!). Summit via Gorge Brook–Carriage Road Loop. The hike was great. The Carriage Trail provided a nice descent down towards Snapper Trail. Mt. There we refueled with beef jerky, dried mangos, and granola, but within 15 minutes and hopping around to keep warm we were back on the trail. Moosilauke was not easy, but it was amazing! Mt. I do wish I could have experienced that, but the snow made it worth it. We’d read on a few reports that the trailhead was hard to find. It was recently rebuilt into an impressive campus that encompasses roughly six main buildings, including the brand new and gorgeous lodge. The lodge has the best “outhouses” I have ever been in, composting toilets that smell pleasantly of wood chips. At times when we paused on the trail at areas we could tell might be an impressive look out, we thought the fog might lift enough that we were hopeful of seeing something on the top, but if anything the rain became harder as we made the final push towards the summit. Even in the steady drizzle, these slick bridges were no problem. Instead, we couldn’t see anything and we flew down the trail covering about the first mile (0.9 miles) in under an hour. Trails – Loop Hike – Asquam Ridge Trail to Beaver Brooker Trail to Gorge Brooke Trail – 9.5 miles. The trail was also very wet in this part. Why did we avoid it all last year? As long as we were moving I think all of us were fine. I thoroughly believe any one with a drive and incline to hike can hike. Down into the valley we went. Follow Beaver Brook Trail for 3.8 miles all the way to the summit of Mount Moosilauke and descend using the same route. This paid off! Continue straight up Beaver Brook Trail and after 0.4 mile, bear right to stay on Beaver Brook Trail while Asquam Ridge Trail goes left. By the time we got on the trail it was raining steadily. … After signing up for Moosilauke, which is fairly far west by 4,000 footer standards, I chose the trail that sounded the most interesting; the Beaver Brook Trail. Blue is a lesser peak on the way to Moosilauke and it was a great place to stop for a short break. Hover over the button below to share. All visitors are welcome to eat, rest and even stay the night at the lodge. In 1860 the Prospect House was opened at the Mount Moosilauke summit. After some exploring, we discovered is we were parked in the “for lodge guests only” side of the road. While I wouldn’t call this much of a false summit because I think it’s pretty obvious you aren’t there yet, there is a particularly large cairn that marks a turn to the left and back into the trees. Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail Getting There: The Gorge Brook Trail leaves from the Dartmouth Outing Club's Moosilauke Ravine Lodge.To get there from Boston, take 1-93 North and get off at exit 32. At the summit of Mt. The trail to begin the climb to Moosilauke wraps right around the lodge, so you can be sure to see it from all angles. This mountain has been on SL’s hiking bucket list for a while and hiking at least one 4,000 footer is one of my fitness goals for the year. We made good time, reaching the Ross McKenney memorial plaque at 8:30am, only one hour after starting. Yes and no. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, snowshoeing, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. The trail also follows the river for at least 1.2 mile, making for a pleasant but somewhat noisy hike. Mt Moosilauke Hike, New Hampshire. Mount Moosilauke is owned by Dartmouth College, a major university in New England that also maintains the trails and operates the Ravine Lodge on the eastern flank. It was about 50° when we started our hike, but the sun was warm, and that woke up the bugs. I knew from trail reports that I could expect a valley right before the summit, so I was preparing myself to start to climb down when we reached a point in the trail where you can actually see the summit of Moosilauke looming up before you. These trails are also very popular in the winter. It is technically Gorge Brook, but if you look at the map it’s more of an offshoot, or “the Gorge Brook Tributary” as my dad called it. It was recently rebuilt into an impressive campus that encompasses roughly six main buildings, including the brand new and gorgeous lodge. This is an 11.6 mile hike that promises rock slabs and ledges, but luckily no exposed peaks. Unlike Moosilauke’s other subsidiary-peaks, South Peak and Mt Jim, Mount Blue is a bushwhack, or at least I thought so until I found an obvious herd path to the summit canister. Many things can get in the way of that in the all-too-typical unpredictability of New England weather, but we’ll see how far we get. I mean I know it’s popular, but still. ME 4000 Footers. By Richard Kipphut. by Daren Worcester 0. I don’t call it much of a reward when I get to the top and I’m so cold we turn around and book it down almost immediately. The whole detour was about a quarter mile. Adventure: Mt. The Gorge Brook Trail is 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) long and it took us about one hour and forty-five minutes to reach the summit. Head up the very steep path alongside the beautiful Beaver Brook Cascades. 3.9 miles (one way); elevation 4,802 feet. Thanks to the alumni of Dartmouth, this bridge has been repaired, but you can see signs of the tree damage on both sides of the bridge. In about a half mile you reach the summit of Mount Moosilauke easily noticeable with its rocky top which makes nice cover for windy days. A fresh coat of snow, drizzled in hues of blue from the early morning light, blanketed the field at the foot of Mt. The car ride back was terrible. Mt. Moosilauke – 4,802′ Mount Moosilauke by the Gorge Brook Trail (7.4 miles, 2,450 feet) is perfect for a warm-up hike. Hiking Mt. Hiking Carter Dome, Middle Carter, & South Carter. Right next to the trail you'll find the Dartmouth Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. Moosilauke welcomes northbound AT hikers to New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and the gradual ascent via the Glencliff Trail is a gracious host. If I wasn’t tired before, I was tired after that, thinking we probably had at least an hour until we reached the summit. We chose to make the ascent from the Gorge Brook Trail, you guessed it – because it is the easier of the ascents. MODERATE 7.2 mile hike (4.5 hours) name (TrailsNH): Mount Moosilauke NH. Also – some of us are scared of heights. It is a 3.7 mile twisting and switchbacking steady incline towards the summit. The weather was beautiful and the ride up Rt. Moosilauke is the western-most 4k footer in NH. The mountain itself is high, but so is the starting point, so the total elevation gain is manageable. Mount Moosilauke Loop is a 12.4 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Woodsville, New Hampshire that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. We stayed on top for about 3 minutes. 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. There were even cars parked near the turnaround that we assumed were hikers. We chose to make the ascent from the Gorge Brook Trail, you guessed it – because it is the easier of the ascents. Moosilauke - 4802' (4/48) Gorge Brook Trail-head On Saturday, June 30th, Paloma, John, and I set out to hike Mt. This didn’t diminish the amount of preparation I did for the hike or the need to take bearings along my approach to check my location. Turnaround on Ravine Rd to trailhead. If you plan to just hike, park past the telephone pole heading back down the Ravine Rd. Our talking was to a minimum as we made the ascent. In the summer, Mt. Our only view on the entire hike, Mt. 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. Overview. Moosilauke. Some opinions are to "slack pack" it of possible from the north face to the south face because it is easier to climb tne north side than to go down it. Actual vs. Moosilauke is an incredible winter hike. I had contemplated my route and was going to hike up Glencliff. Moosilauke is known for its 360 views from Kinsmans to, at times, the Adirondacks in New York. The mountain is primarily operated and maintained by the Dartmouth Outing Club. VT 4000 Footers. Make sure to check it out! Benton is a moderately steep trail, ascending via a ridge on the north side of the mountain. The mountain itself is high, but so is the starting point, so the total elevation gain is manageable. Why did we have the trail to ourselves – maybe it had a little bit to do with the steady rain pouring on us for most of the hike? Parking for hikers is before the fork (right for turnaround, left for lodge). Washington. If you would like to take a Mount Moosilauke hike, you are in luck. We met absolutely no one on the trails. The hands were starting to crack in the cold, and the clouds had engulfed the top of Franconia Ridge. Moosilauke has several trails leading up to it's bald summit; ranging from long and strenuous to easy and meandering. The information on this site may freely be used for personal purposes but may not be replicated on other websites or publications. It’s also fairly short, a 7.4 mile round trip hike from the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge trail entrance, up Gorge Brook and then down the other side on the Carriage Trail and Snapper Trail. Today A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. If you want to reference some content on this site, please link to us. After about 15 minutes of posing for a variety of photos to always remember this special hike, we hunkered down behind the rocks to get ready for the trek back into the woods. Moosilauke. Why did it keep coming to the top? 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. This is a moderate white mountain hike with fantastic views and a large alpine zone. Gorge Brook Trail: the trail starts off right at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge and almost immediately crosses a river with a large wooden bridge. name (OSM): Mount Moosilauke. I love peakbagging, but we’re running out of “short,” not terribly difficult hikes we can reasonably do in the fall before dark. Moosilauke. Most of the hike to the summit is up the Gorge Brook Trail. Moosilauke – 4,802′ Mount Moosilauke by the Gorge Brook Trail (7.4 miles, 2,450 feet) is perfect for a warm-up hike. Here we go! The grades are moderate and the footing is excellent the entire way. Arriving at the lodge around 6:40am (after a 2 hour 15 minute drive) we drove straight up the Ravine Rd and took the right at the fork to head into the turnaround where we knew the trailhead began. It was also very rocky near the summit sign, so it was difficult walking. My last visit to Moosilauke was spent in the fog after an October snow storm. Moosilauke is the Westernmost 4,000 footer in the White Mountains and located in the Kinsman Range. Mount Moosilauke is found on the western most part of the White Mountains in Brenton, New Hampshire. That’s right, this old team of cardio-averse wimps and an old guy actually made book time. Note: This trail may be extremely dangerous in icy conditions. After 1.5 miles, a spur trail leads right (in 80 yards) to the Beaver Brook Shelter. Follow Beaver Brook Trail for 3.8 miles all the way to the summit of Mount Moosilauke and descend using the same route. Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail Getting There: The Gorge Brook Trail leaves from the Dartmouth Outing Club's Moosilauke Ravine Lodge.To get there from Boston, take 1-93 North and get off at exit 32. Mount Moosilauke is found on the western most part of the White Mountains in Brenton, New Hampshire. This is what most of the trail looks like. It was disappointing on so many levels that the summit was that unpleasant. The first signs of the summit are the cairns that lead towards the false summit and into the valley. Mostly because it’s listed in the “easy” category if you summit from the Gorge Brook Trail. Mt. Head up the very steep path alongside the beautiful Beaver Brook Cascades. surrounded by panoramic views it is truly a beautiful sight on clear days especially due to the higher altitude compared to other white mountain peaks. Our plan at the moment is to tackle Whiteface and Passaconaway next week. Others say it really dosen;t matter. What most of the Carriage trail looks like. In several places the trail crosses over the Gorge Brook river, but the DOC has maintained small, wobbling, footbridges that making the crossings very easy. But did I mention the rain? Moosilauke. To … Your opinions please if you have already hiked it. It was also here that we all reminded each other we’re slow and fat, so you know – set the pace accordingly. Mousilauke – 4,802 ft. There were even cars parked near the turnaround that we assumed were hikers. The summit marker (which looks like a person) is clearly visible from the approaching trail. Attempting to use the PeakFinder app to identify our pitiful view. This year we started with Mount Moosilauke. Typical Hiking Times and Outing Durations. . Could there really be hikers already on the trail? They are also great as a tote for your hiking boots and other gear. The Carriage Road trail is wide and gradual, it was a little over 10 miles and took us a little over 6 hours to do. We have been planning to climb Mt. Opinions differ about this. Originally raised in 1938 by Dartmouth’s woodcraft advisor Ross McKenney (for which a plaque in his honor has been placed on the Gorge Brook Trail), the lodge was intended as a ski lodge to help position Dartmouth as a leader in downhill ski racing. From the turnaround enter the Gorge Brook trail and follow the signs (mostly towards the left) around the lodge and then toward the right to pick up the real start of the trail. Moosilauke is a prominent 4000+ mountain lying significantly west from the main grouping of the White Mountians. We made good time coming down, but it was steep in some parts – causing those of us with poor knees to take our time. I’m apprehensive, but have renewed confidence in my abilities after crushing Moosilauke. The Gorge Brook Trailhead is located right next to the very impressive, recently rebuilt Moosilauke Ravine Lodge owned and operated by Dartmouth College’s Outing Club (DOC). Mt. I think why it mislead us is because the trail with all the water pouring off the mountains looked more like a riverbed then trail. Just 4 miles long and gaining roughly 3,300 feet in elevation to Moosilauke’s summit, the Glencliff Trail is a fantastic way to explore the southwest side of Moosilauke. I mean I know it’s popular, but still. 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. Bear left/straight to follow Benton Trail which is also Beaver Brook Trail which is also the Appalachian Trail. While the elevation of the area varies, the peak of Mount Moosilauke is 4,802 feet above sea level. This was a piece of cake and I thought – how did people miss the 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. Fork to South Peak, left continues on Carriage. Mt. We got on the trail by 7:30am. After some exploring, we discovered is we were parked in the “for lodge guests only” side of the road. We stopped for our first real break at the fork to South peak. We crossed over the river on some very well placed rocks and promptly lost the trail. While there weren’t any views to be seen there, we did see some nice vistas on the way up. Moosilauke made our short list at least four times last fall. There are multiple paths up to her bald summit that gives you a wonderful 360 view of the land below and other mountain ranges. Mt. Getting close, the trek up towards the false summit. This trial will probably present a challenge for those who struggle with sustained cardio, but I don’t think it’s hard. Turn Right onto Rt 112 West. The highlights of my White Mountains trip last month were undoubtedly Mount Hight/Carter Dome (Saturday) and Mount Moosilauke (Monday). The carriage road especially is a great place for skiing (downhill and crosscountry), snowboarding, snowshoeing, and even sledding. Mt. Much to my surprise, we summitted 15 minutes later, arriving at the summit marker at 10:15am, only 2.75 hours after starting. This was a piece of cake and I thought – how did people miss the trail? Continue for a short distance and you’ll come to another fork where Hurricane Ridge continues to the left and you’ll stay on Gorge Brook Trail to the right. Moosilauke in Winter. Directions. The winds can be crazy, and good views are often hard to come by, but it is a fantastic experience with the right equipment. Dogs are also able to use this trail. My overall impression is a steady sloping decline that doesn’t provide much break for the old knees. Moosilauke Hike on the Carriage Road On April 19, 2016 April 19, 2016 By careofmon In Hiking Sunday of this past weekend, my husband Jon, Mizpah, and I headed up to NH for a hike. He had had a couple of kids in the last few years, so it had been hard for him to keep up with his crazy younger brother who’d seemingly hit the mountains every weekend. name (wikipedia): Mount Moosilauke. You can tell you’re getting close to the top when the birches give way to short pines and the granite becomes prominent on the trail. That is as long as it is a clear day, if not enjoy the workout and plan to come back on a clear day. All are welcome to stay in one of the lodges “rustic bunkhouses” for $35 a night. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and backpacking. Moosilauke for some time now and this weekend seemed to offer us the best time with which to accomplish this goal. 93 to the trail-head was clear and took a lot less time than we anticipated. Our hands got really cold and some of us ended up wearing our mittens the rest of the way down. Black flies hit us for the first time here. This was the only picture I got of this place I was so looking forward to because we booked it down the mountain! Last fall we completed our first nine peaks over the course of five weekends. 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. This is no longer true. Trails: Beaver Brook Trail. The cairns marking the decent down the Carriage trail. Moosilauke. We chose to stick with the trailhead off of the turnaround rather than walking through the lodge, but we did a combination on the way back. Once you make the last turn, you still have 3.1 miles to go! You climb, steadily. Mt. We would have made it a lot sooner, but we paused to layer up in the stand of trees just before the summit. Start on Beaver Brook Trail, which is also part of the Appalachian Trail. I am currently in Vermont on my thru hike and have had several opinions on how to hike Mt. Continue on foot from here if you are hiking. So is Moosilauke hard? Beaver Brook Trail (AT)/Asquam-Ridge Trail (4050'), Jct. One was burying it's head in my leg. Moosilauke via the Benton Trail. Start on Beaver Brook Trail, which is also part of the Appalachian Trail. For Backpackers who Hike with Camping Gear in their Backpack. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. Looking back down the Gorge Brook Trail from the summit. I was looking forward to strolling in between the cairns marking the descent on the Carriage Trail. Mount Moosilauke, #10 on the New Hampshire 4,000 footer list and coming in at 4,802 feet. In my current quest to find as many excellent hiking trails near Boston as I can, I recently made the two-hour drive up to New Hampshire’s Mount Moosilauke via the Ravine Lodge route. The White Mountains of New Hampshire are perhaps the most dramatic, awe-inspiring part of the Appalachian Trail. At 6:40am on a steadily raining Monday morning, we couldn’t believe there was a healthy number of cars already starting to fill-up the street parking. Mount Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. At first we all panicked, thinking the Gorge Brook Trail was completely closed, but, after reading the sign fully, realized that the old section on the trail straight ahead was closed due to water damage but it had been rerouted along the Snapper Trail for a short way before again connecting back to Gorge Brook. I decided to hike up the Glencliff Trail which is 7.8 miles long and has 3,300 feet of elevation gain. The mountains are more sheer; rock spires thrusting out of evergreen seas. And that was alright with me. As I’ve mentioned on several occasions, my hiking companions and I are not a fan of exposed peaks. At 6:40am on a steadily raining Monday morning, we couldn’t believe there was a healthy number of cars already starting to fill-up the street parking. The quick jog down the open fields of the Moosilauke summit and onto the Carriage Trail was a rain-streaked blur. Tips, trip reports, back-country gear reviews, safety and news. I had seen pictures of the near moonscape-like tundra summit and the boost of 360 degree views of pretty much every mountain range in the Whites. 5-7 hours (round trip) Difficulty: Weekend Warriors. Throughout most of your hike you'll predominately be in the cover of trees. The trail, looks more like a riverbed and immediately to right after crossing the river. I thought we might be able to tough it out being in rain gear, but it was too cold and wet. We’ll see if we get there. 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