There generally is plowed parking at the end of the road. This trail then heads back up to the large northeast shoulder of Mt. Moosilauke via the Glencliff Trail (also the Appalachian Trail) was just beginning, and already it was hard not to love this idyllic winter hike. I hiked it backwards, according to most thruhikers. No deep knee bends for me. Moosilauke welcomes northbound AT hikers to New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and the gradual ascent via the Glencliff Trail is a gracious host. I feel like I am making slow progress, but have no way to judge. I made it. Instead, we put the trail right along the property line along the ridge and could re-use that survey line. The Moosilauke Summit is windswept and bare in the winter. It's a good day, although the last uphill to the parking area is an insult. The beginning of the trail was pretty easy, and we ate lunch at the Lonesome Lake Hut. When I was hiking on the Appalachian Trail in 2012, I was giddy with anticipation of the big, bad, White Mountains. Wolf was an expression of my body to climbing an extreme trail after three months of marathon training where I hardly got my heart rate above 120. Moosilauke. The Kinsmans After completing Franconia Ridge, we spent the night in Woodstock for shower, real food, and resupply. Mt. Weather: Cool, partly cloudy to sunny, cool breeze on the summit. The Asquam Ridge trail starts off gently, a perfect warm up trail, before it becomes rockier and a bit steeper. I look forward to walking above the tree line and seeing those big cairns and the waving fields of grass. Usually when Nancy and I hike, we talk on the way up and are more pensive on the way down. Moosilauke to the Franconia Ridge (mile 1798.8 - 1819.9). Time and distance does that to memory. I had forgotten Pinta's leash so there is some anxiety - I know I have some rope in my pack that I can cut to size - but don't want to have to do that. 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 time I decided to hike up the Beaver Brook Trail. I am more in the moment, present, not thinking. North Woodstock Reservoir via Gordon Pond Trail. There’s a WMNF trail sign at the intersection, follow the road to the end, about 2 miles. Dang. I've walked hundreds of miles that look just like this trail I'm on and I can feel my mind collapsing in on itself with boredom. Stats Mountain: Mt. DIFFICULT 14.3 mi. We are not taking any reservations at this time. In the summer, Mt. Note: Moosilauke’s exposed summit is prone to bad weather and there is no longer any shelter on or near the summit. Breezy Point – This is the site of the Moosilauke Inn, now burnt down, and the start of the Carriage Road. A steady stream of hikers comes up the Gorge Brook Trail so it isn't a peaceful or quiet lunch. The Kinsmans After completing Franconia Ridge, we spent the night in Woodstock for shower, real food, and resupply. 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. My ice cold Pepsi tastes so good - that first swallow is perfect - I enjoy the moment. It is familiar, and it is OK. Lots of cars are there already - Lodge guests and day hikers - when I pull into a parking spot and start gearing up. Mount Moosilauke is the "other" above treeline peak. I start driving back to Jaffrey and encounter 92 degrees and humid in the lowlands. Moosilauke and Carraige Road Trail | 10.2 miles round trip | 3,100 feet elevation gain. The corridor is 1000' wide and if we kept the trail where it was someone would need to do a land survey right through the heart of Jobildunk Ravine. What a difference from my time on the mountain! Everyone is friendly and it's fun to pass the time with them. North Woodstock Reservoir via Gordon Pond Trail. I force myself to breathe through my nose, not an open mouth. Mount Moosilauke is also popular with backcountry skiers and splitboarders due to the great exposed ridge, so share the trail with respect and avoid postholing. Moosilauke, NH: Trails: Ravine Lodge Road, Ridge Trail, Beaver Brook Trail, Gorge Brook Trail: Date of Hike: Saturday, May 2, 2020: Parking/Access Road Notes: ... Postholed all the way up Ridge Trail, cursing the fact that we left our snowshoes in the car. The trail was relocated when the AT corridor was finalized over Moosilauke in the early 90's. Mount Moosilauke, at 4,802 feet, is the western-most 4,000-footer in NH. I want the sun - but it comes and goes like a tease while I am up there. The Appalachian Trail follows the Beaver Brook Trail to Kinsman Notch. Despite being the 10th highest peak in the state, Moosilauke is generally considered one of the better summits in the White Mountains for beginners, particularly when hiked via the Gorge Brook Trail. The forest floor is beautiful - dead tree trunks coated in thick green moss. I stop and talk with families, couples, girlfriends, boyfriends on their way up. This outing is an out-and-back, but there is an opportunity for a loop by going over the summit to South Peak and descending to Ravine Lodge by using the Carriage Road and Snapper Trail. 118, then heading down the dirt road to the Ravine Lodge to the turnaround and parking down the road. The summit peaks at 4,802 feet with a prominence of 2,933 feet. Blue and wandered over the summit of Mt. 8. Anyone who is interested in visiting Ridge Trail can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Moosilauke – Gorge Brook Trail. On the positive side, I've been clearing trail, picking up trash, and enjoying the beautiful boreal forest. DIFFICULT 10.1 mi. I concentrate on not stepping on them or puncturing them with my poles. The next morning, we started up the Kinsmans. 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. 6. A few minutes beyond the crossing we cut into the woods on the left and stumbled across the remains of the old trail into the ravine. The Kinsman Ridge Trail follows this ridge from the north end of the ridge at Cannon Mountain until it drops down to the Lost River and NH Rt. … Mount Moosilauke is a 4000 footer located in the White Mountain Range of New Hampshire. If I ever decide to get into redlining, I’ll have another trail completed and this trail is a ton of fun! 5. Moosilauke (4,802) Date: July 17, 2010 Time: 6 hours Miles: 10 Elevation Gain: 2,417 Trails: Asquam Ridge -- Beaver Brook -- Gorge Brook. It did not disappoint. This was a nice, long loop hike and a good introduction to spring in the Whites, which I've really been missing up to now. Follow this combined trail for 0.4 to achieve the summit of Mt. Anyone who is interested in visiting Ridge Trail can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. It's discouraging but I certainly am not ready to give up yet. May 30, 2009. 7. Mt. Picture Gallery. There are no AMC huts or campsites in this region. 4. At 7.4 miles round-trip and ~2,400 ft of elevation gain, … I am definitely slowing down. I have to watch my footing. Moosilauke is a 4802 peak that requires 4000 feet of elevation gain and loss in less than 10 miles. I miss Nancy - even in silence her presence is big and I always seem to have access to emotions that I miss when I'm in the real world. 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. My feet are sore and I feel great. They are fascinated by Pinta, everyone throwing out ideas about her breed - dingo, Australian castle dog, blue heeler, hyena. I was hoping for views this time, but instead got a windy, snow filled day. We tagged the summit and got out of there! Moosilauke, NH Trail Conditions and Information: Peak: Mt. My balance is good. Only one couple passes me on the way down, but I continue to see hikers on their way up well into the afternoon. Several AMC chapters offer winter hiking and backpacking instruction, and AMC offers several guided winter mountaineering trips; search for “Instruction” in AMC’s activity listings. It is a beautiful morning, sunny, temps hovering around 68, shrubbery covered in dew, everything looking fresh and clean. I feel a lot better than I did on the way up. Then we started over the Kinsmans. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. Home; About; Monday, October 12, 2020 . Instead, we put the trail right along the property line along the ridge and could re-use that survey line. I was hoping for views this time, but instead got a windy, snow filled day. I'm back. The latitude and longitude coordinates of Ridge Trail are 44.0189557, -71.7950831 and the approximate elevation is 3,701 feet (1,128 meters) above sea level. MODERATE 6.5 mi. Moosilauke via Benton Trail There's no better place than the crown of the Moose on a cool, breezy day with 100-mile visibility. Mount Moosilauke Loop via Asquam Ridge Trail and Carriage Road. The Gorge Brook Trail ascends Mount Moosilauke from the Dartmouth College Ravine Lodge. The summit is crowded at noon when I arrive - I wander around for a few minutes getting my bearings, take a summit shot, take someone else's summit shot, then move away from the people down the Gorge Brook Trail where I find a rock and gratefully throw off my pack and share my lunch with Pinta. The Gorge Brook, Carriage Road, and Ridge Trails are currently open, and are accessible from the winter parking area located on Ravine Road (~0.75mi from the Lodge). This is my first solo 4,000-footer hike and nothing feels the way I am used to - not the preparation of pack and gear, not the wake up alarm, the drive up, breakfast at MacDonald's, stopping in Meredith, driving that endless stretch of Rte. If this hike was any steeper I think I'd consider turning around. The 360 degree views continued looking east. When I come down from the steep area of the ravine, I meet the waters of Gorge Brook - it's cool and breezy and the trail becomes more gradual. I know I felt fatigue going up plenty of times; I just don't remember the exact feeling of how they felt. Mountain: Mt. I feel hopeful. The Kinsman Ridge Trail follows this ridge from the north end of the ridge at Cannon Mountain until it drops down to the Lost River and NH Rt. Area shelters maintained by the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) include Jeffers Brook Shelter, just off the Town Line Trail, and Beaver Brook Shelter, on the Beaver Brook Trail. Moosilauke (4,802) Date: July 14, 2006 Time: 6 hours and 40 minutes Miles: 10 Elevation Gain: 2,484 Trails: Asquam Ridge -- Beaver Brook -- Glenncliff -- Old Carriage Road -- Snapper Trail Holy Shit Factor: low. Despite being the 10th highest peak in the state, Moosilauke is generally considered one of the better summits in the White Mountains for beginners, particularly when hiked via … The corridor is 1000' wide and if we kept the trail where it was someone would need to do a land survey right through the heart of Jobildunk Ravine. I feel Nancy's absence. It was hot and muggy and we got a little dehydrated, but the views from the Kinsmans were beautiful. The alpine summit, on a clear day, affords hikers stunning views, to the east, of the Franconia Ridge and Presidentials, and to the west, the Green Mountains of Vermont and, in the distance, the Adirondacks in New York State. I wonder if I am expecting too much from my 55 year old body. MODERATE 6.5 mi. 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. 7. Volunteer for White Mountain Trails. Hikers interested in extending their activities into winter are strongly advised to seek out organized trips with leaders who have extensive winter experience. Then we started over the Kinsmans. Submitted by Nancy. Kinsman Pond Tentsite via Kinsman Ridge Trail. Extremely severe storms can develop suddenly and unexpectedly, especially above treeline. Hikers are advised to pay particular attention to weather conditions for the area before setting out. They feel tired and normal. If you're new to exploring the White Mountain range this will definitely be a great introduction to what it can offer. Franconia Ridge is my favorite. Bear left/straight to follow Benton Trail which is also Beaver Brook Trail which is also the Appalachian Trail. I feel Pinta's presence. Note: for complete trail descriptions, times, elevation, trailhead directions, and major features, see the AMC White Mountain Guide. I meet maybe 30 hikers as I descend the trail. Ridge Trail is displayed on the Mount Moosilauke USGS quad topo map. I don't notice any change. We reach tree line and I meet some of the first hikers of the day. The Appalachian Trail follows the Beaver Brook Trail to Kinsman Notch. My last visit to Moosilauke was spent in the fog after an October snow storm. The top of the trail is a steep staircase of stone - I enjoy those the best - I feel like I am making good time when I can descend a stone staircase and not have to stop, shift my weight, step over a rock, lean on my poles. This is one of the more gradual incline routes to the summit of Moosilauke, though it is longer in mileage than other options. For recommendations on how to plan a safe hike in the White Mountains, see: The 10 essentials for a safe and pleasant hike. Moosilauke, NH Trail Conditions and Information: Peak: Mt. These posts have been tagged with Mount Moosilauke NH, or … I feel my presence. Lincoln and the Franconia Ridge, as well as Mt. It's beautiful and I have a long way to go. Jim. Ridge Trail is displayed on the Mount Moosilauke USGS quad topo map. Amazing how they can make minute changes of direction and still stay upright. The trail was relocated when the AT corridor was finalized over Moosilauke in the early 90's. I take advantage of stopping to photograph some amazing orange mushrooms, to pick up a water bottle discarded by a hiker, to clear the trail and pick up trash. This trailhead serves the Gorge Brook, Snapper, and Asquam Ridge trails. This is the recommended winter route. Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail. The combination of moderate difficulty and amazing views from the summit has made Mt. Overview This is a moderate white mountain hike with fantastic views and a large alpine zone. I feel good, haven't lost balance, legs feel "normal". These posts have been tagged with Mount Moosilauke NH, or … Picture Gallery Video Clips Don't Watch If You Need to Pee Grass Blowing on the Summit. Running 5.8 miles to Moosilauke’s summit, the trail makes a gradual ascent up the northeastern side of the mountain. Trail rumor is the drop from the peak is the steepest or second steepest portion of the entire AT. I am feeling a little lightheaded - time for a bar and some Gatorade. Mt. Running 5.8 miles to Moosilauke’s summit, the trail makes a gradual ascent up the northeastern side of the mountain. My legs don't feel anything like how they did after the Mt. The trail becomes rougher and steeper, rocky, rooty, slippery. Like how I feel on my first solo hike - a new beginning. Note: This trail may be extremely dangerous in icy conditions. Although I talk to hikers who pass by I am alone, not lonely, but alone. Ridge Trail is in the Trails category for Grafton County in the state of New Hampshire. Asquam Ridge Trail: Those looking for a longer hike from the Ravine Lodge Trailhead should check out the Asquam Ridge Trail. 112, where it meets the Beaver Brook Trail. I feel my presence now and I'm not thinking deep thoughts or feeling strong emotion - I am walking down this mountain, one step at a time, and the trail goes on forever. The first two times I hiked Moosilauke I ascended via Gorge Brook (take 1) and Glencliff (take 2). DIFFICULT 10.1 mi. Winter hiking anywhere in the White Mountains requires specialized equipment and skills, and experience in coping with weather, navigation, and winter gear. Mount Moosilauke via Carriage Road. SOURCE: "Mt. MODERATE 6.6 mi. The Gorge Brook, Carriage Road, and Ridge Trails are currently open, and are accessible from the winter parking area located on Ravine Road (~0.75mi from the Lodge). 6. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge will be closed until further notice. Scuba Steve meets us on our way down Mt. 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. 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