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A rendelkezsre ll informci : Postai cm, Telefon, Fax . Great trail, beautiful nature, amazing views. Crazy!! Hike itself was good, doable for dogs. A little wet, due to all the rain but nothing dangerous. Normally I'd say the loop is better, but the weather made this SO MUCH FUN. Microspikes are needed too as it may be slippery at some parts of the hike. PLEASE NOTE: The trails up Mount Moosilauke are strenuous, and weather on the exposed alpine summit can be harsh and unpredictable. OR. Yes there are balds and high grassy meadows in the south, but those are not created by the unforgiving alpine climate it takes to truly create areas above the treeline. ( gasps . To visit Jims peak, look for a small offshoot route. Much better packed on our way down. Completed in 4 hours and 14 minutes. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your Super clear at the summit with a 20 to 25 sustained NW. Little hazy but otherwise perfect!! There's a vicious 1/2 inch Cell: (203) 605-9430. Many people appreciate the wealth of natural places in this part of the state. I can see it getting very muddy and slippery on rainy days. Mere feet before the junction is a .02-mile side trail leading to the South Peak, which is worth the jaunt on a clear day. Trail was packed out all the way up with the exception of some minor drifting near the summit. Be the first to share your experience. Not a lot of water but enough for our dogs to get a drink. If you're new to exploring the White Mountain range this will definitely be a great introduction to what it can offer. Hiked / Ran this with my dog Thursday 11/10/22. Its one of the Whites greatest sub-peaks! The trailhead is located along Lost River Road. Temperature went from 65F at the bottom to 38F (sensation) with strong winds at the tundra. Turns to mostly ice/packed remnants of snow after that. You need spikes, especially on the way down; aside of this, easy hike for early winter. 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. Joined Jun 4, 2005 Messages 1,332 Reaction score 132 Location Plymouth, NH. Beautiful views once up to S. Peak to take in. Katahdin or southward towards Georgia's Springer Mountain since Glencliff is part of the Appalachian Trail. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. 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! Wish I had poles. Parking was very full so plan to head out early! The summit was very windy, but thankfully not icy. We followed the Glencliff Trail - which is part of the Appalachian Trail - up Mount Moosilauke. 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. OK hike. Neregistrovan komunita. All in all a very enjoyable hike. The trailheads for Carriage Road and Ravine Lodge are both along NH Route 118, while the Beaver Brook Trailhead is on NH Route 112. Click on a parking icon to get custom directions. Trail was well marked. A fun snowy hike, spikes definitely recommended. Snapper is 95% ice free. The 360 degree views continued looking east. Beautiful day. Perfect day on the moose. This was my top 3 day on the Moose A 4am start and hit the summit for first light. Try this 13.2-km loop trail near Glencliff, New Hampshire. Cold and windy on top with spectacular views today. Glimpses of the rewarding views soon to come are teased through the trees. There is a large cairn marking the summit and you may be able to discern the foundation of an old summit hotel. The trail is on New Hampshire 25 most terrifying trails. 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. The Appalachian Trail, from south to north, utilizes the Glencliff, Carriage Road, Benton and Beaver Brook trails. Wildflowers and breathtaking scenery make for a memorable hike through the Benton State Forest. Trail crampons stayed on the pack and the snow shoes stayed in the truck. Spikes whole way. Summit was the windiest most unenjoyable summit Ive been on and wasnt impressed with the view, I like to be closer to the edge like Osceola or Lincoln/Lafayette. Great views from the top! Go to South Peak, its not far out of the way. Wonderful hike especially in the winter and plenty of views! Lafayette, Mt. During the summer, the Flume is a highly frequented tourist destination and is usually crowded with groups of kids and families. No ice at summit, and no standing water along the trail for the last .9 which has been rare this year!! Highly recommend!. When I hiked it last fall with my little dog, I was frankly surprised at the ease of the trail I took. (1). 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). Moderate hike with 360 degree views up top 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 trail. Email: [email protected]. Granular snow packed trail. Couple small walled in alcoves block the wind to enjoy the warmth of the sun.Awesome day!! Moosilauke is simply one of the nicest hikes in New Hampshire, hands down. Trail to South Peak is steep, rocky and narrow but short (0.15 miles). connected to the .gov website. Cool temps and light winds. That's a lot of real estate. After just 3 miles turn onto 118 which you will want to follow for 7.2 before turning right onto Ravine Road. However, be cautious on the way backdescending steep terrain on fatigued legs is a recipe for catastrophe. The Moosilauke Summit is windswept and bare in the winter. The Glencliff Trail is often used to ascend Moosilauke in an out-and-back fashion. There are also several very steep sections on loose rock. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. 741 Jerusalem Rd, Canaan, NH 03741. Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. Great shape, it was the stair master 4000! Moosilauke via the Glencliff Trail (also the Appalachian Trail) was just beginning, and already it was hard not to love this idyllic winter hike. Spikes went on about a mile from south peak. Sanford told his family that he was going to go on "an up and back hike" up the Glencliff Trail, a three mile straight shot to the south peak of Moosilauke at 4,500 feet elevation. The ascent of Mt. South Peak was easy to add on, but no views there either on this day. 11th trip to the Moose but first on this particular trail. On this day in SEPTEMBER it was like winter at the summit! Carriage road was very soft snow, would be a slog without snowshoes. Enjoy this 12.2-km out-and-back trail near Woodsville, New Hampshire. Wow was it windy and cold on top today. Awesome views and the weather was perfect. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Apr 28, 2008 #1 April 26, 2008: Mt. Perfect conditions today! It was well packed on the way up - spikes would be ok. Carriage Road ( excellent for skiers) was consolidated as was Snapper to some degree - snowshoes. kinda boring do to its just a up hill nature woods hike till the last .8 miles where u get the views. Please dish your trail dirt on The Twitter with#nehikes. Both Lincoln and Woodstock, New Hampshire, are within 15-20 minutes of all three. Of note: for the better part of the hike up the west side trail, all we could hear was the screech and howling of a pack of coyotes! Only Lodge guests can park nearer to the lodge. Had to walk an extra 3/4 of a mile to get to the trial head. Share sensitive information only Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail, 4/26/2008. Great hike. Lots of ice on the way to top of Moosilauke once youre out of the trees, but spikes held the grip. The trail continues steeply to the sub-peak of Mount Blue above Jobildunk Ravine, and at 3.4 miles the trail joins the Benton Trail just below treeline. Mount Moosilauke (4,802') is an iconic broad-summited mountain that stands largely apart from other Four Thousand Footers in the White Mountain Region. The route turns left after crossing a creek on a hikers bridge, then begins rising besides Gorge Brook at a well-marked junction, crisscrossing the brook on a few times. Of note: for the better part of the hike up the west side trail, all we could hear was the screech and howling of a pack of coyotes! Not my favorite trail, but it wasnt terrible either. On this day in SEPTEMBER it was like winter at the summit! Clear skies and low wind today. Moosilauke is the most western of the New Hampshire 4000 footers and on a clear day, you can see the mountains of Vermont and the New York . The Basin is just one stop on the Pemigewasset Recreational Trail that follows along I-93 through Franconia Notch. Trail was in excellent condition with no bugs. Hikers on the Beaver Brook Trail may stop at J.L. Challenging but leveled out areas appear just as youve had enough incline. Take exit 32 off I-93 to connect with State Route 112 heading West. That only narrows it down to 500 miles. Ascent was beautiful - only a few steeper spots, but nothing crazy. Once you hit the junction with the Carriage Path and South Peak the trail to Moosilauke summit is quick, easy and good footing. Do not park in the turn-around! Success! The Hurricane Trail ascends Hurricane Mountain and then descends to join the Moosilauke Carriage Rd. once you get to the top though it's got some amazing 360 degree views. The path climbs steadily up the northeastern flank of the mountain for 5.8 miles to the top of Moosilauke. We were above the clouds at the summit, truly spectacular. Mt Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail (7/25/25) Cloudy morning with summits in and out of the clouds. A fresh coat of snow, drizzled in hues of blue from the early morning light, blanketed the field at the foot of Mt. If my knees werent bothering me I was happy to have her, so I obliged even though I like to move much faster and without stopping. The Beaver Brook Path crosses with a small side trail leading to the Beaver Brook Shelter after approximately 1.5 miles, marking the conclusion of the sharpest ascent. The Mt. Nice and dry on a perfect fall day! Better to go with them. Moosilauke Via the Appalachian Trail and Glencliff Trail, Winter Hike Mt. The Carriage Road was created in the 1800s to transport tourists to a hotel (the Prospect House, afterwards known as the Tip Top House) that formerly existed atop Mount Moosilaukes summit. Had to turn around just after we got above the treeline due to low visibility, but it was a great hike regardless! It felt more like a continuation of the trail from Vermont, rather than the fabled White Mountains of New Hampshire. 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