Mount Moosilauke has a cool name, and even better views. There are various ways to reach the summit, with every option being a bit unique. The exposed summit gives hikers 360 degrees of breathtaking views of NH’s White Mountains.
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Elevation: 4,802 Feet (1463.65 m)
Rating: Difficult
Distance: 7.6 miles (12.23 km)
Location: Grafton County, New Hampshire
Hike Time: 4-7 hours
Elevation Gain: 2,506 feet (763.83 m)
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Trails
Beaver Brook Trail (Part of AT) | 7.6 miles round trip | 3,100 feet elevation gain
This is one of the most common trails with easy access right off of Route 112. It features many steep sections along the way and is considered very difficult. This trail features tons of beautiful waterfalls. Please take caution during wet times, and be especially cautious with proper traction during winter months (directions below).
Glencliff Trail (Part of AT) | 8.2 miles round trip | 3,300 feet elevation gain
This trail begins off of High Street in Warren, NH. It features a few steep sections along the way and is consider difficult. (directions below)
Gorge Brook Trail | 7.2 miles round trip | 2,550 feet elevation gain
This trail can be accessed by the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge (a road that is closed during the winter). This is one of the shorter routes up Moosilauke as long as Ravine Lodge road is opened. Directions Click Here
Moosilauke and Carriage Road Trail | 10.2 miles round trip | 3,100 feet elevation gain
This trail is accessed at the end of Breezy Point Road and features a lot of cross country skiing trails. This is one of the more gradual incline routes to the summit of Moosilauke, though it is longer in mileage than other options. Directions click here
This is the recommended winter route.
Trail Maps
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Glencliff, Gorge Brook and Moosilauke Trail Map:
Map Courtesy of National Geographic’s White Mountain National forest Map. Buy Here.
Directions
To Beaver Brook Trailhead
To Glencliff Trailhead
Moosilauke in Winter
Moosilauke is an incredible winter hike. The winds can be crazy, and good views are often hard to come by, but it is a fantastic experience with the right equipment.
We recommend the Carriage road approach for winter months.
Weather Forecast
North Woodstock, NH
Today
A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain likely between 8pm and 1am, then scattered rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Scattered rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Additional Pictures
One of the many waterfalls along the Beaver Brook Trail
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Winter Hike With Dad!
Lots of snow! Beautiful conditions on entire trail. Very windy up high, and visibility from the summit was low.
That said, amazing day. Trail was well packed down all the way to summit.