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. There is an informational kiosk provided here but there are no other amenities. A tenth of a mile from the trailhead off High Street in Benton, the Glencliff Trail joins the Appalachian Trail, marked by white blazes. 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. Then cover on the bottom mile up the Glencliff trail and then packed out above that, micro spikes the whole way. Trail was great. Drive back down and find a parking space on the right side of the road (the western downhill side, closest to the Lodge and Mount Moosilauke). The best times to visit this trail are May through October. 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. There are several different routes up Moosilauke. What an awesome trail! on official, secure websites. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The Glencliff Trail ends at a junction with the Carriage Road in a sag between the South Peak and the main summit. 3.9 miles (one way); elevation 4,802 feet RSS. She made it to the end of the trail in Maine. During the summer, the Flume is a highly frequented tourist destination and is usually crowded with groups of kids and families. Trail was well maintained, and beautiful. High winds around the summit but protected from it for the most part. Moosilauke has numerous subsidiary peaks, including Mount Blue, elevation 4,529 feet (1,380 m), to the north of the summit, and the South Peak, elevation 4,523 feet (1,379 m), between the Carriage Road and Glencliff Trail, about one mile southwest of the main peak. Moosilauke The path rises 3,100 total feet in elevationaccounting for the trails multiple ups and downsover roughly 3.8 miles, climbing 2,700 feet from Beaver Brook Trailhead to Moosilaukes peak. During the summer, the Flume is a highly frequented tourist destination and is usually crowded with groups of kids and families. Beautiful hike, we only had spikes but snowshoes would have been helpful today. (directions below) Gorge Brook Trail | 7.2 miles round trip | 2,550 feet elevation gain Dog enjoyed the running water half way up the trail. At a Glance General Information Directions: Located on the Benton State Forest 1.2 miles from NH Rte. Take exit 32 off I-93 to connect with State Route 112 heading West. Every day offered the potential for an exciting new adventure, many of which endangered the wardens lives. Similarly, even in the dog days of July, a puffy coat is frequently appreciated on Moosilaukes top. A little wet, due to all the rain but nothing dangerous. Trail was in excellent condition with no bugs. We hiked Mount Moosilauke taking the Gorge Brook trail to the summit and then coming down via the Glencliff Trail to the Carriage Road to the Hurricane Trail and then out again on the Gorge Brook trai. We did it without poles or spikes and felt fine. Follow the path next to the structure. Its just under a mile to the summit from here, with each step taking you more into the alpine zone and more exposed to the weather as the krumholz gives way to bare rock until terminating at Moosilaukes brilliant orange summit marker. There is ice and snow all the way up the trail so spikes and boots are a must. Microspikes were sufficient for the whole day, no need for snow shoes. Trail to South Peak is steep, rocky and narrow but short (0.15 miles). Pour les non expriments qui insistent pour escalader Moosilauke, vous trouverez le Glencliff Trail une alternative beaucoup plus sre. This includes to alumni and hikers. 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. This is the first climb above the treeline for northbound Appalachian Trail hikers. Grateful to have hiked this season, grateful to move my body, and grateful to be outdoors. Very good conditions! Mail Drop Information : If you plan to send a mail drop to the Hostel, please use the following instructions. The first mile is very windy just walking to the trail but the rest of the hike isnt bad until you get above the tree line. My husband and I went on 11/6/22 and it took us exactly 5 hours to complete, 8/48 done since July! Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end." As the route reaches the crest right below Moosilaukes South Peak, it starts to climb more steeply while also becoming stonier and more difficult. Mount Moosilauke NH Information category: peak coordinates: 44.0234,-71.8315 county: Grafton elevation: 4802 name (OSM): Mount Moosilauke name (TrailsNH): Mount Moosilauke NH name (Wikipedia): Mount Moosilauke name (map): Mt Moosilauke state: NH town: Benton, NH Mount Moosilauke NH 11th trip to the Moose but first on this particular trail. You will also be able to find numerous exciting opportunities offered by these trails. Clear skies and low wind today. 95% of the trail is well packed down.. some folks were out in summer hiking boots and trail runners, id still recommend insulated boots. Piata's 2006 . There are also several very steep sections on loose rock. Decided to make a loop of it and went down carriage trail/snapper which added a couple extra miles. OK hike. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 43 min to complete. Washington. Head west on NH-25 for 24 miles, then turn right onto High Street in Warren. Despite being one of the easiest ways to the mountains summit, the Benton Trail sees much less traffic than Moosilaukes more popular routes due to its out-of-the-way locationand some rerouting in the aftermath of Hurricane Irenethe Benton Trail sees much less traffic than Moosilaukes more popular routes. connected to the .gov website. There are sig Driving the Kancamagus Highway is something you can do as a wayto cross the White Mountain National Forest quickly from I-93 in the east toConway, or it can be an entire day's activity. The Hurricane Trail ascends Hurricane Mountain and then descends to join the Moosilauke Carriage Rd. Blue bird day today! 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. No views due to weather, but the fog up there was pretty magical regardless. The Mt Moosiulauke Glencliff Trail takes you through seven miles of forest and mountain scenery. Deep snow last mile to top. Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. The summit was icy and cold today with no views (snowed most of the time), but well marked and it was easy to find the left to the Carriage Road Trail. It is challenging. Walk back to where the carriage road starts down and get ready for an awesome ski descent/long walk down. Beautiful day and hike! That only narrows it down to 500 miles. The 3.6-mile track follows the line of a historic bridle path, which explains the trails gentle topography and even footing. Couple small walled in alcoves block the wind to enjoy the warmth of the sun.Awesome day!! Mar 13, 2015 #1 Date of Hike: Friday the thirteenth Trails: Glencliff & Carriage Road Need spikes about 1/2 to 2/3 up Gorge Brook trail and down to Snapper trail from South Peak. Hike to the site of a 1942 aircraft crash below the Asquam Ridge Trail in search of history. Trail, and Hurricane Trail in Moosilauke region of the White Mountains of NH. 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. Amazing hike. Carry anything in comfort (and stylishly) with an Osprey Talon/Tempest daypack, whether its extra clothing or fuel for your Moosilauke expedition. Couldn't quickly find the trail to the other part of the loop, and nobody wanted to stay up there longer than a few minutes. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. From here, the route joins the Benton Trail for the last half-mile push to the summit through the alpine zone and through big cairns. Had to turn around just after we got above the treeline due to low visibility, but it was a great hike regardless! Your email address will not be published. Snapper trail was easy to follow however, there is no markings here. Local hiking trails in Glencliff include the Glencliff Trail, Tunnel Brook Trail, Wachipauka Pond Trail, Hurricane Mountain Trail and Blueberry Mountain Trail. Thread starter BIGEarl; Start date Apr 28, 2008; BIGEarl Well-known member. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whitemountain/recarea/?recid=74639, White Mountain Recreation Fee Program Accomplishments. Gorgeous at both summits, but Moos was in the clouds. We started from where the car was parked at 730am and got back to the car around 2 pm. A famous New Hampshire ski excursion involves skinning up the Carriage Road to Moosilaukes top and down on skis. Then cover on the bottom mile up the Glencliff trail and then packed out above that, micro spikes the whole way. Parked about a half mile up the road - gate kept us from going any further. Do not try and drive up the trailhead unless you have AWD and good tires. Hike up Glencliff starts out as a slow and uneventful climb that begins to increase in elevation. earlylite February 23, 2008 4000 Footers. Joined Jun 4, 2005 Messages 1,332 Reaction score 132 Location Plymouth, 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. Crazy!! Had to walk an extra 3/4 of a mile to get to the trial head. Carriage road was very soft snow, would be a slog without snowshoes. Wildflowers and breathtaking scenery make for a memorable hike through the Benton State Forest. The trail is in excellent condition with packed snow, used microspikes, snowshoes not necessary. Once you hit the junction with the Carriage Path and South Peak the trail to Moosilauke summit is quick, easy and good footing. Eventually the Glencliff Trail kisses the roundabout approach goodbye and turns straight up the slope. Highly recommend!. Roy Sanford, 66, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, had planned to take an up and back hike on Mt. If you keep following the road by accident you may end up far from your vehicle. Turns to mostly ice/packed remnants of snow after that. According to officials, family members said Roy Sanford, 66, planned to take an. I can see it getting very muddy and slippery on rainy days. Snow shoes def not needed. 9/16/22 Moosilauke 14/48 Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 min to complete. Mash potato trails. Beautiful day and hike! It was muddy, slippery, but easy to navigate. Route finding was a little difficult above tree line near the summit because of the heavy cloud cover. At the base of the mountain, Dartmouth's College's historic Ravine Lodge offers day-use hiker service and lodging on a reservation basis. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 0 min to complete. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Route Description This route heads up the west side of the Moosilauke Group and ends up in the saddle between Mt. The trail features impressive vistas and eye-catching wildflowers, which might even help you take your mind off the elevation gain. If you dont want to sleep in a tent, the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge is another excellent option. Highlight trail segments by permitted use(s). Micro spikes on the entire hike Only Lodge guests can park nearer to the lodge. Trail was well marked. The Beaver Brook Shelter, as previously said, is an excellent area to camp. OK hike. Unseasonably warm for November, which was nice! I would definitely say it is a moderate hike, not easy at all given the length, but it wasnt as steep as I was expecting and the elevation gain was very gradual! Snow shoes highly recommended. Met some amazing people! The trail consists of cascades of rocks, wood-block steps and metal rungs (not all entirely in tact). According to NH Fish and Game, on the evening of Sunday, March 14, 2021, at approximately 7:45 pm, the NH Fish and Game Department. This is an excellent location for hikers in groups or families with children. Hiked it this morning with my dog and had a blast. Benton (NH), Warren (NH), Woodstock (NH). Hikers wishing to create a loop trek out of the Gorge Brook Trail and the Carriage Road may enjoy the 1.1-mile Snapper Trail. The trail was great the whole way up. Appalachian Mountains Trail Journal Photo. We were gonna do a loop, but the weather was so bad we had to turn around at the top. The view from South Peak was beautiful. Minimal muddy sections and mainly a dry, leafy trail. This was the easiest 4ker Ive done so far (4/48). Snowshoes not needed at all, Mash potatoes type of hike! The path climbs steadily up the northeastern flank of the mountain for 5.8 miles to the top of Moosilauke. My punishment for being the first to arrive this morning was trail-breaking duties, a job I was happy to do but also willing to relinquish for a bit when a couple of hikers caught up. A fresh coat of snow, drizzled in hues of blue from the early morning light, blanketed the field at the foot of Mt. Not my favorite trail, but it wasnt terrible either. Had to walk the .8 miles to trailhead as road is now closed. Hike Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail, Hike Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail, Photograph Fall Foliage on the Kancamagus Highway. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. The trail starts off on the Beaver Brook Trail (also the Appalachian Trail). A few spots on Glencliff where the ice was showing through on step-up-rocks. Glencliff, New Hampshire. in 2.0 miles. If my knees werent bothering me . Make sure theres room for busses to pass. Ravine Lodge is at the end of this road. A really good day out. Beaver Brook Trail: The 3.8 mile Beaver Brook Trail is the most challenging route up Moosilauke. Beautiful hike, we only had spikes but snowshoes would have been helpful today. Good one for dogs, too. 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