© Copyright 2007-2020, SectionHiker.com and Fells Press LLC. Tried to drive up Ravine Road but didn’t have chains for my front wheel drive sedan so turned around. HYPERLITE-MOUNTAIN-GEAR: Shop our Bestsellers. Total hike time was 6:15 with 7.5 miles of hiking and 2750 feet of elevation. I woke up early on a Saturday morning and drove to the White Mountains in NH for a simple day trip. Mount Moosilauke South Peak NH Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. Thin layer of slushy snow down to maybe 3000 feet on gorge brook. View of Mount Moosilauke (center, snow covered) and the East Peak (right) from the South Summit. But be prepared to shed them as well. That was the loop I did on my first hike on Moosilauke, which was my 2nd 4000-footer. NH 4K: Mount Moosilauke and South Peak via Snapper, Carriage Road, Gorge Brook. Greetings from Sacramento CA from a former East Coaster. trail is mostly packed down. If you brought skis, click in because this is where the fun starts! Ravine road is plowed to the gate. 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. 1138 Reviews. The gate to the lodge is closed this time of year but only added 1 mile along gravel road. BACKCOUNTRY.COM: New Year's Discounts: Save up to 60% Off Best-Sellers at Backcountry.com! Anyone without spikes was turning around. Another plus is that Moosilauke has a super big broad summit all above tree-line and has one of the finest mountain vistas in the Whites. 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.It is the tenth highest and most southwesterly of the 4,000 foot summits in the White Mountains.. Moosilauke is ranked 9th on the New England Fifty Finest peaks, a list of summits with the highest topographic prominence. Show more photos. Les chiens sont les bienvenus sur ce sentier. Mount Moosilauke from the South Peak. Definitely a challenge in the snowy season, but very worth it. You will still be able to see the old foundation up there. There are both pretty boring trails compared to the magnificent Gorge Brook Trail, and best relegated to down-climbing (IMHO.). The trail down via the Carriage Road and then the Hurricane trail was gradual and steady, but not difficult. Personal circumstances almost required that I cancel out of this hike, but I’m glad I was able to work my schedule to stay on the trip and go with this group. Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "ab35ccbe680b8e003b323fb7196d82db" );document.getElementById("je705695a8").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); I have read and accepted the Privacy Policy *. Get the App. 14 pictures by. Parking is available about a mile or so from the trailhead. 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. It should only be attempted under good conditions. Mount Moosilauke Summit. You have to park at the gate which adds about .8 both ways. Top of the mountain is extremely windy and cold so be prepared. Ravine Lodge is at the end of this road. Free Shipping over $200. Although South Peak is not considered on the official list of New Hampshire 4,000 footers , it surpasses that mark by over five hundred feet. Was windy this Saturday! We had a nice sized group of hikers on this hike, nine plus three leaders. In addition to climbing the main summit, we also climbed the Southern Peak (4523′)  to add a little spice to the route. Two hikers in our party had also brought fish (in pouches) and bread with them for lunch, and despite the shelter of the stone wall, bits of fish were blown onto other hikers in our group! Neither peak affords great views from their wooded summits. If you do the loop, tag Moosilauke’s South Peak on the way. 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. Required fields are marked *. 3 Washed up, hiker trash kids climb the insane Moosilauke South Peak loop. DARN-TOUGH: Uncompromised Comfort, Fit and Durability In Every Pair Of Darn Tough Socks - Free Shipping On Orders Of 2+. Some days you just need to hike and this was one of those days. This didn’t diminish the amount of preparation I did for the hike or the need to take … The trails are moderate and since the peak is a bit further south it would have little to no snow and ice. Moosilauke, which used to have a hotel at the top. What an excellent day on the mountain! June 1, 2019: The Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop day hike. Trail was great (no snow, little mud) until the last two-thirds mile where it started to be very icy. Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop Photo Albums Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop. Brought micro spikes but didn’t need them. › Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop › Photos Photos of Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop. Showing results 1 - 90 of 2092. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Great hike with beautiful views. Walk back to where the carriage road starts down and get ready for an awesome ski descent/long walk down. We went up Gorge Brook Trail..not much ice or snow but had some muddy spots. Not just physically but mentally as well. We were a group of 4 sore beginner hikers. Look for a small path leading through 8 foot trees through an forested area covered with a thick carpet of moss. The turn off to the South Peak is not especially well marked, but it starts at the trail junction where the Carriage Rd intersects the AT (Glencliff Trail.) This area does not get as much as sun. It was slippery coming down. Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop es un sendero circular de 13.2 kilómetros con tráfico pesado localizado cerca de Glencliff, Nuevo Hampshire. Most commonly climbed route to the summit is the Gorge Brook Trail from Ravine Lodge. At this junction get off the Carriage road onto the Snapper ski trail going into the thicker woods (narrower trail) to bring you back to the Ravine Lodge Trailhead. Er führt entlang eines Flusses, durch schönen This hike takes you up the Gorge Brook Trail from the Ravine Lodge Trailhead to the summit of the massive Mt. Despite it’s name, it’s a popular hiking destination and not that desolated, but full of high peaks and beautiful scenery. This is a great beginner trail to the NH 4000 footers. Mount Moosilauke Summit. The lodge itself looked very cool but unfortunately closed this time of year. You have more trees than we do out here. I think it took us 5.5 hours to do the complete loop. No snow on the trail. 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The hike up has a pretty mellow but constant grade which was enough to get the blood pumping but not so much that it felt strenuous. Incredibly well-maintained, amazing summit view, and a pretty gradual ascent. Hit more ice/snow near the top but not enough to need poles or micro spikes. There's no trail markers per se but the trails themselves are well maintained and the paths easy to follow. What you mostly see is the trail down from Mount Moosilauke towards South Peak, so the views aren't exceptional from South Peak, but it was pretty. Glad we did the loop counterclockwise since snapper is less icy. June 1, 2019: The Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop day hike. If the gate to the lodge is closed, this will add almost 2 miles to your total roundtrip distance, making the full loop about 10 miles. (Added note: we DID need gloves on Saturday on Washington. Pictures from Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop album - Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop, NH. Stellar trail. No duplication of photos, maps, or text without permission. I'm searching for a good solo trek this weekend (after my hiking partner came down with a stomach bug) and this loop seemed like a good option. Born in Auburn N.Y. Are you located in New Hampshire? Mount Moosilauke is the "other" above treeline peak. Gate closest to lodge is closed so we had to add an extra mile on each end. Moosilauke and South Peak, White Mountains, NH, USA wuchambers 2 years, 7 months ago 2018_05_29 Mt Moosilauki via Gorge Brook-Carriage Rd-Snapper Loop w … 2018_08_05 Mt. I still chuckle at the memory. Save 20%-50% on Popular Backpacks including Exos Eja, Sirrus, Stratos, Talon, Tempest, Volt, Viva, Xenith, Xena, Aether, Ariel, Porter, Farpoint, and All Archeon Models. I love that mountain. Mount Moosilauke is a 4000-footer in the southwest White Mountains of New Hampshire. South Peak had a couple inches of snow and some ice. In 3 miles turn on to SR-118 which you will follow for 7.2 miles before turning right on to Ravine Road. Mount Moosilauke South Peak Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. Once at the summit, which took us about 3.5 hours to climb, we sheltered behind the ruins of an old inn that used to be on the mountain top, and ate lunch. It was tough for us but we made it ok and loved the views. 4000 Footers, Trip Reports, White Mountains. Definitely bring a ski mask. However, I can't find any information on the road from Sawyer … On Saturday, we climbed up the Gorge Brook Trail which is a long, rocky, steep climb that goes on and on for miles, and climbs straight up to Moosilauke’s rocky summit. Le sentier longe une rivière et sa difficulté est évaluée comme modérée. Nice trails offering superb 360 degree views of the whites at the summit. I packed up the car and was on my way before sunup. The experience is more Zen then picturesque: As you climb you glimpse many familiar peaks around you, and the views you get give you the challenge of trying to figure out which mountains you have in sight. It’s a great peak to start out on in winter as the route is not too difficult and you will also briefly spend time above treeline. Great hike, fresh snow so definitely needed snow shoes, above tree line was extremely windy with snow and low visibility, quite a few hikers turned back, we pushed through but it was rough going. ), Your email address will not be published. Tiene un río y es calificado como moderado. However, it's a lot stricter, and effectively limits the number of peaks you can bag to one per day, requiring a lot more high elevation hikes to complete. Meeting new hikers is one of the perks of being an Appalachian Mountain Club leader, for me at least, and is an enjoyable element of the hiking experience that I can’d get when I hike solo. The lodge has been reported closed for the season. The lower elevations were in the 30s. In the winter, from the top you can descend/ski to the South Peak to check it out before skiing powder and heading down a wide carriage road and ski connector path to the bottom. All Rights Reserved. Went up gorge brook and came down via carriage road. Trails: Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, Snapper Trail. Great people and I look forward  to hiking with them again. I've just started another peak-bagging list called the Trailwright's 72 which includes all of the White Mountain 4,000 footers as well as many of their subordinate sub-peaks. Beautiful day to hit the trails. Coupon Code: SAVE10TODAY. This hike takes you up the Gorge Brook Trail from the Ravine Lodge Trailhead to the summit of the massive Mt. Hiked on 11/13. Your email address will not be published. My friends Claudine, Marlene and I co-led an Appalachian Mountain Club hike up Mount Moosilauke (4802′) on Saturday, the westernmost 400o footer in the White Mountain 48.Climbing this peak has a special significance for me because it’s … 8.2 Miles Loop Hard Warren, New Hampshire. These posts have been tagged with Mount Moosilauke South Peak NH, or are within 1.5 miles of it. There is less exposure than in the Presidentials and Franconia Ridge, but all trails have somewhere between ¼ and ½ mile above treeline. Credit: Tim Peck After a short photo session, we headed back to the Carriage Rd and on down the mountain, following the Snapper Ski Trail after, and back to Ravine Lodge at the base of the mountain. Mount Moosilauke and South Moosilauke Loop. This was the first time I had done the loop this way, ... And even better views from the South Peak. Los perros también pueden usar este sendero. Washington to the right of the East Peak (2016-11-07). El sendero ofrece una serie de opciones de actividades y es mejor utilizado de abril hasta octubre. My route would take me up the Gorge Brook Trail to the summit then over to South Peak and down the Carriage Road to the Snapper Trail back over to the Gorge Brook trail completing the loop and back down to the trailhead. perfect day! Explore. It’s one of the best sub-peaks in the Whites! A beautiful hike, Philip! Carrigan and the Pemigewasset Wilderness, just north of the Kancamagus Highway. 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. Overview South Peak is a next door neighbor of Mount Moosilauke which is the highest mountain in the western White Mountains (west of Franconia Notch). Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop Road Closure? You can make it a loop by returning via the Carriage Road and Snapper Trail. Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop A fun loop hike with an optional epic backcountry ski descent if you choose the right time of year. White Mountain National Forest. Le sentier offre plusieurs activités et sa meilleure utilisation est de avril à octobre. Overall, this is a relatively easy hike for a tall 4,000 footer with incredible views. My friends Claudine, Marlene and I co-led an Appalachian Mountain Club hike up Mount Moosilauke (4802′) on Saturday, the westernmost 400o footer in the White Mountain 48. You can also view the steep west side of Moosilauke where it plunges down to Tunnel Brook. Going down Snapper was great. The south peak is a few hundred yards down this path, with an open summit that provides excellent views of Vermont and New York State in clear weather. Add one mile each way on a flat, gravel road because of closed gate. Mount Moosilauke in Winter. The picture here is the ascent up South Peak from this junction, the other is looking down the carriage road in summer. To return to the base, either retrace your steps or, on nicer days, make a fantastic loop by descending via the Carriage Road to the Snapper Trail and back to Ravine Lodge Road. I decided to hike Mount Moosilauke. Philip Werner Some days you just need to hike and this was one of those days. Sleeping Pad, Feathered Friends Flicker 40 Quilt Sleeping Bag, HydroBlu Versa Flow Water Filter w/CNOC Reservoir. I woke up early on a Saturday morning and drove to the White Mountains in NH for a simple day trip. We put on micro spikes at 4500, above tree line is completely frozen over with a thin hard layer of ice. Awesome Sunday, blue sky and see very very far. Moosilauke which used … The spur trail that climbs the short distance to the South Peak (signage claims 0.1mile) is truly so short that it can be traversed in five to ten minutes perhaps, in most conditions – and in my humble opinion, is definitely worth the extra couple of steps, the vantage point looking out to the summit cone of Moosilauke is one of exquisiteness – certainly should not be missed.. The road to the lodge is closed part way up so depending on where you park on the road except to add a mile each way to the hike. Countries; Regions; Cities; Parks; Trails; Maps. Like to hear about hiking on the East Coast. Anyone else able to make down ravine in late December / early January without chains and with a sedan? Web Map Links: Peakfinder Panorama GeoHack Links CalTopo MyTopo Bing Maps Google Maps Open Street Map: Prominence The Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop at the White Mountain National Forest in Warren, New Hampshire is a difficult 8.2-mile loop hike that covers three trails and summits Mount Moosilauke and South Peak. Hiked on Sunday Nov 8. Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop ist ein 7.2 Meilen langer, stark besuchter Rundweg in der Nähe von Glencliff, New Hampshire. Very chilly and windy at the peaks so bring layers! Summit was entirely iced over and in the clouds with little visibility. Friday morning hike up Moosilauke from the Ravine Lodge. Photo by Scott Dresser. No Coupon Necessary. Explore pictures from the trail, uploaded by hikers like you. After just 3 miles turn onto 118 which you will want to follow for 7.2 before turning right onto Ravine Road. You are at the top of this massive dome of a mountain. Great condition without any snow or ice and view is great. These posts have been tagged with Mount Moosilauke South Peak NH, or are within 1.5 miles of it. Click here for larger-size photo. Beautiful forest walk to start off and no technical parts to the trail. Please note that the lodge and parking lot has been reported closed as of July 20th, 2020. Did a dayhike on July 3rd to a place called Rockbound Pass (8500 ft.) in he Desolation Valley near here. From here you are going to descend to the South Peak and then head down the Old Carraige Road to the Snap trail back to the Trailhead. A beautiful mid November Saturday for hiking, so the line of cars was pretty long by time time we drove up from Boston and arrived around 10. Climbing this peak has a special significance for me because it’s the first 4,000 footer I ever climbed. Free Shipping and Returns. There are quite a few different trails, that climb Mount Moosilauke, which is a massive, squat mountain that stands by itself on the southwestern corner of the White Mountain National Forest. If you keep following the road by accident you may end up far from your vehicle. Snapper trail was muddy. https://www.alltrails.com/.../mount-moosilauke-and-south-peak-loop It is recommended to use microspikes and crampons on this trail in snowy conditions. My Maps; Create Map; Print Maps; Route Converter; Company. North Peak 4420 FeetSouth Peak 4319 FeetThe Hancocks are two official 4000 footers, which lie by themselves between Mt. Gorge brook was fairly wet so having poles helped. OUTDOOR-RESEARCH: US Health Worker Discount - 50% Off all Full Price Gear! Mount Moosilauke is an incredible peak to summit in the winter! Fantastic views of the presidential range from the top! After lunch, we descended south from the main summit via the Appalachian Trail, getting back below treeline, and headed over to the the South Peak of Moosilauke. A fun loop hike with an optional epic backcountry ski descent if you choose the right time of year. Take I-93 to exit 32, North Woodstock, connecting with NH SR-112/118 West. Many leaders let more people come on their hikes, but I like to keep my groups smaller so I get a chance to move up and down the line and talk to each hiker during the day. Do not attempt without spikes, you will very likely slip and it won't be a good fall. I was ready to break out a pair of gloves, even though it was summer and quite hot and humid. It appeared to be a great day to hike Mount Moosilauke (4,802'). Weather was perfect. 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. Mount Moosilauke and South Peak Loop est un sentier en boucle de 8.2 miles très fréquenté situé près de Glencliff, New Hampshire. You can just make out Mt. We could make a nice loop over the mountain. Parking is on one side of the Ravine Rd., although the road is gated in the winter. Take exit 32 off I-93 to connect with State Route 112 heading West. "Summited South Peak during loop with Mount Moosilauke. Upper third of the mountain was all ice, but fantastic views. We're an independent hiking platform helping you find new trails to explore spikes definitely, snow shoes optional. A fun loop hike with an opti I think they were still surprised by the ferocity of the winds and how fast evaporative cooling can cool you down if you’re soaking wet with sweat. Water in camelback tube froze so be prepared for that as well. Lindsey, bless her, had remembered to bring summit cookies and we munched these down. Spikes recommended and hiking boots mandatory. Start your descent down this wide old carriage road but watch for the next POI on the track and the trail sign for "Snapper ski trail" that will bring you back to the Ravine Lodge Trailhead. There is a large cairn marking the summit and you may be able to discern the foundation of an old summit hotel. Mt Moosilauke and Mt Blue. I’d warned everyone to bring extra layers and hard shells for the summit, which is always quite windy. HYDRO-BLU WATER FILTERS: Save 10% OFF siteiwde at HydroBlu.com with code 'SAVE10TODAY'. The summit is beautiful but there were sustained winds around 25-30 miles per hour so didn’t linger too long. A good challenge for us broken bodies. 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. Overall great day to hike! 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