Beaver Brook Trail - 3.8 Benton Trail - 3.5 Glencliff Trail - 3.6 Carriage Road - 5.1 Map created by Andrew Potter '91 for the Dartmouth Outing Guide, 3/92. "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. . Always be prepared even if its 40 degrees in the parking lot :). 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. Crossover to the left offers bit of break before the ascent to S. Peak. Spikes whole way. Most people were doing that this time. Eventually the Glencliff Trail kisses the roundabout approach goodbye and turns straight up the slope. Lovely trail conditions for spikes. The view from South Peak was beautiful. I do a lot of hiking but would still consider myself a beginner/novice, and this was very manageable. We followed the Glencliff Trail - which is part of the Appalachian Trail - up Mount Moosilauke. Also super muddy at some points mostly near the top. Barely any snow down low. My GPS was 7.46 and I confirmed with the Dartmouth Hut personnel that as mapped this is a 7.5 mile loop. White Mountain National Forest, Pemigewasset Ranger District, Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail. Moosilauke Winter Hike (What to expect)Learn about the Mount Jim Ridge trail. The track begins on Sanatorium Road and is very easy for the first mile, passing through grassy fields before gradually climbing into wooded terrain with golden birches and hemlocks. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window), Is Traveling A Hobby? 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. 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. This lodge is equally rustic, yet it offers many of the same amenities as a house. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 min to complete. The summit was crowded but it was big enough for the crowds. Wear plenty layers to stay warm! Carriage road was very soft snow, would be a slog without snowshoes. Conditions were still a little muddy but better than being icy. Moosilauke Via the Appalachian Trail and Glencliff Trail, Winter Hike Mt. Consider one of these less-traveled paths if you want a little quieter on your climb to Moosilauke. From here the Glencliff Trail gains the bald popular summit of Mt. Snowshoes are a must after the first mile or so. Had to walk an extra 3/4 of a mile to get to the trial head. Well maintained and well marked. 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. From the trailhead, the trail rises extremely steeply along the Beaver Brook Cascades. The path begins to steepen shortly after meeting the Snapper Trail, climbing 1.25 miles to its confluence with the Glencliff Trail and a short (0.1 mile) offshoot trail going to the 4,523-foot South Peak. All around perfect day! The Carriage Road shortly after the intersection with the Glencliff Trail. This is a very popular area for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. South Peek (GCPNTK) was created by kahja on 7/11/2005. Experience this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Glencliff, New Hampshire. The Moosilauke Ravine Lodge, which offers food and accommodations to hikers, is situated in the valley on the southeast side of the mountain. Many people appreciate the wealth of natural places in this part of the state. From the trailhead you can either walk downhill on High St. to the Glencliff Trail or take the access trail provided behind gate at the end of the parking area to join the Glencliff Trail. I. Met some amazing people! Couple small brook crossings with all the rain weve had but nothing too bad. 1396 Route 25. Great hike and on a spectacular day for mid November! An official website of the 11th trip to the Moose but first on this particular trail. Cold and windy on top with spectacular views today. Moosilauke via the Beaver Brook Trail by Daren Worcester7 Distance: 7.6 miles round trip Time: 6-8 hours round trip Difficulty: Sign the Will Recommended Gear: Hiking Boots or Trail Runners; Trekking Poles The Beaver Brook Trail on Mt. 9.50 Miles - From Glencliff Hostel To Kinsman Notch Stealth Camping - Great evening at Hikers Welcome Hostel. This particular trail is lightly trafficked, making it ideal for the hiker seeking some degree of solitude in the wilderness. In 3 miles turn on to SR-118 which you will follow for 7.2 miles before turning right on to Ravine Road. The trail features impressive vistas and eye-catching wildflowers, which might even help you take your mind off the elevation gain. This is a very popular area for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The snowshoeing was smooth outside of a few pesky boot holes. Moosilauke via the Glencliff Trail (also the Appalachian Trail) was just beginning, and already it was hard not to love this idyllic winter hike. Fun trail! Glencliff. White Mountain National Forest, Pemigewasset Ranger District, Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail. In the fall, it's almost impossible not to stop at every turn-off on the scenic highway as it winds through the mountains beneath a covering of vibrant foliage. Started hiking up Glencliff Trail at 7:30AM. Tra. First Previous Next Last Mount Moosilauke From Glencliff Thursday, May 24, 2007 Thursday, May 24, 2007. Wish I had poles. lots of ppl with dogs if your wondering about bringing your dog. Piata's 2006 . Moose from South Peak. Beaver Brook Trail: The 3.8 mile Beaver Brook Trail is the most challenging route up Moosilauke. Ended up with. When Route 118 breaks off to the right, continue straight into Warren. conditions to icy to safely make it. Trail was 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. Beautiful hike with lots of streams and some water crossing. Always an adventure on these mountains. Careful parking at Glencliff, very icy in the lot, Pretty deep soft snow all the way up with more at the top --- show shoes are a really good idea. Take exit 32 off I-93 to connect with State Route 112 heading West. Its a little more difficult to get to the Glencliff Trailhead. The Carriage Road Trail wasnt much fun, between the icy patches made by the skiers and the postholes. Great signage the whole way, impossible to get lost. Both Lincoln and Woodstock, New Hampshire, are within 15-20 minutes of all three. 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. 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. Sanford left Plymouth that morning and had arrived at the trailhead . Reviewed on /Date(1529925351000+0800)/ Trekandmore. Go to South Peak, its not far out of the way. It features a few steep sections along the way and is consider difficult. Need spikes about 1/2 to 2/3 up Gorge Brook trail and down to Snapper trail from South Peak. Add snow and the Glencliff Trail balances scenic charm with enough challenging terrain to keep the blood pumping. Amazing hike! Much better packed on our way down. Beautiful views once up to S. Peak to take in. Directions click here There are also some primitive shelters where you may sleep overnight along some of the hiking paths. Carry anything in comfort (and stylishly) with an Osprey Talon/Tempest daypack, whether its extra clothing or fuel for your Moosilauke expedition. Technically, the Gorge is closed during the winter and there are no shuttle buses from the entrance to where the trail begins, but it's a perfect opportunity for For the point to point option first drop a car off at one end of the trail then return to the other. For more information, visit the White Mountain National Forest trail page, or the Dartmouth Outing Club website, or contact: Ravine Lodge Trailhead: Driving north, take Exit 26 off Interstate 93 for NH-25 in Plymouth. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Ravine Lodge is at the end of this road. The trail consists of cascades of rocks, wood-block steps and metal rungs (not all entirely in tact). in 2.0 miles. United States government. Great trail. Hike Mt. Be the first to share your experience. ( 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. 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. 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. Easy for a 4000ft great loop. Joined Jun 4, 2005 Messages 1,332 Reaction score 132 Location Plymouth, NH. No ice and not many drifts at the summit. A rendelkezsre ll informci : Postai cm, Telefon, Fax . The trail ascends for 2.6 miles to a junction with the Moosilauke Carriage Road and a spur trail for South Peak. During the summer, the Flume is a highly frequented tourist destination and is usually crowded with groups of kids and families. we fell short of making the carrage rd trail. The different level of terrain has you mesmerized the whole way up. Trail crampons stayed on the pack and the snow shoes stayed in the truck. An extensive network of trails is maintained by the Dartmouth Outing Club and the White Mountain National Forest, including a portion of the Appalachian Trail. . Please dish your trail dirt on The Twitter with#nehikes. connected to the .gov website. No ice at summit, and no standing water along the trail for the last .9 which has been rare this year!! The Gorge Brook Trail, the quickest and most popular route to Moosilaukes peak, starts on Ravine Lodge Road near Dartmouth Colleges Ravine Lodge. Well, she focused on the greatest hits. Careful parking at Glencliff, very icy in the lot, Pretty deep soft snow all the way up with more at the top --- show shoes are a really good idea. 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. It is the tenth highest . Very windy and cloudy at the top so we didnt get a great view but it was still a great workout! Hike to the site of a 1942 aircraft crash below the Asquam Ridge Trail in search of history. It felt more like a continuation of the trail from Vermont, rather than the fabled White Mountains of New Hampshire. Winter Hike Mt. White Mountain National Forest, Pemigewasset Ranger District, https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whitemountain/conditions/?cid=STELPRDB5183538. Steep! OK hike. In total it was 9.7 miles in 3.5 hours but we were moving pretty quickly. Address (for driving directions): Hikers Welcome Hostel. 9/16/22 Moosilauke 14/48 Moosilauke (Glencliff, Carriage Road) Thread starter dailey7779; Start date Mar 13, 2015; dailey7779 Member. The Mt Moosiulauke Glencliff Trail takes you through seven miles of forest and mountain scenery. Enjoy this 12.4-mile loop trail near Woodsville, New Hampshire. adventures and follow local regulations. 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. Weather was lovely just some wind at the summit great day!! Roy Sanford, 66, of Plymouth, MA had planned to take an up and back hike on Mt. The shelter can accommodate eight people and has one of the nicer privies in the Whites. If you enjoyed this article, please check out my book. There are multiple ways to climb Moosilauke providing opportunities for loop or point-to-point hikes. Lots of great people on the trails today! Trail to South Peak is steep, rocky and narrow but short (0.15 miles). Highlight trail segments by permitted use(s). The Beaver Brook Shelter, as previously said, is an excellent area to camp. 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. Clear skies and low wind today. Granular snow packed trail. The route through Beaver is know to be treacherous, and I was looking for something more tamed. What an awesome trail! Joined Jul 18, 2005 Messages 2,103 Reaction score 293 Location Nashua, NH. Moosilauke (Winter) Written by: allison Allison is the founder of trailtosummit.com which she began as a way to track and share her first round of the NH 4000 Footers. Hike itself was good, doable for dogs. All Rights Reserved. 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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. Mt Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail (7/25/25) Cloudy morning with summits in and out of the clouds. Rescuers recovered his. Beautiful day and hike! Success! ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Glencliff, New Hampshire. At 2.1 miles, the trail turns onto an old logging road with a cleared outlook to the south, then leaves the logging road as singletrack trail winding uphill. 3h 15m in and out kinda boring do to its just a up hill nature woods hike till the last .8 miles where u get the views. Brin solid layers and enjoy. Decided to make a loop of it and went down carriage trail/snapper which added a couple extra miles. There's a vicious 1/2 inch This was my top 3 day on the Moose A 4am start and hit the summit for first light. Without them, a hard hike becomes a REALLY hard hike. was notified of an overdue hiker on Mt. This made for many breaks up the way with Olivia making comments like she is going to throw up. For more information, please visit: You are at the top of this massive dome of a mountain. Micro spikes on the entire hike Glencliff, NH 03238. All in all a very enjoyable hike. A lot of snow, perfect for snowshoeing! Be the first to share your experience. More. The Hurricane Trail ascends Hurricane Mountain and then descends to join the Moosilauke Carriage Rd. One last view of the main summit, this one from atop the South Peak. Parking is along the side of the road, near the Ravine Lodge. COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge and its facilities remain closed to the public until further notice. Whitney, CA. Windy and cold at the top. Preview trail adventures and follow local regulations. Packed layer of snow, with a few frozen patches, but could be done without spikes if very careful. Trail awesome. Benton (NH), Warren (NH), Woodstock (NH). Three of the most popular, from the three largest trailheads, are described below. Trail is dry but lots of leaves to hide the roots and rocks, so watch your step!! This hike is much closer to 8.0 miles than Alltrails 7.1. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end." Are you looking for a different approach to see Mount Moosilauke? The Beaver Brook Trail is most typically used for an out-and-back climb of Mount Moosilauke. Moosilauke is the 10th highest as well as the southwesternmost of the 4,000 foot summits in the White Mountains. There was an issue with your submission. At the height of land, turn left into the parking area for the Beaver Brook Trailhead. 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