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Mount Moosilauke Hike

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Warren, NH

Moderate to Strenuous

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Written by Twigs

A group of 5 started At Glen cliff Trail head to the summit of mt. Mooselaukee we started hiking around 930am. And hour into the hike 2 members decided to turn back as they were not feeling up to the difficulty of the trail. I then hiked solo for 90min trying to catch up with the other 2 members of our group. As I caught up to Bob he informed me that the last member was headed to the summit. We had crossed paths with him as we were crossing over the glades. Bob and I took a summit selfie, with freezing fog, 60+mph winds and below 20° wind chill. All and all it was a good day by all. We all made it back safe and sound.

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NOTE: UPDATED TO REFLECT CHANGE IN TRAILS/TRAILHEAD FOR THE HIKE

Join us for a hike to Mount Mossilauke with beautiful views at the summit, This will be a full day hike. Total distance is approx. 7 miles (round trip), approx. 3308ft elevation gain.

We will meet at the Glencliff Trailhead, GPS: High St, Benton, NH

Will we take the Glencilff Trail then to the Carriage Rd Trail to the summit. We will return the same way.

Trail details via footpath:

https://footpathapp.com/routes/94cef028-e198-4645-9c01-7d6fc457f69b

Glencliff Trailhead on Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4fMt38AAuKtLRKJB8

For winter hiking, dress in layers to keep your core body warm, dress in synthetic layers [no cotton], hat, gloves. Please make sure you have all appropriate footware. Mirco spikes will be needed. Please bring snowshoes, trail reports indicate they likely will be needed.

Bring your own lunch, snacks, and water.

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Twigs

Townsend, MA

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Bobcat

Upton, MA

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Bobcat · Jan 14, 2025

Hikers can stay at my house near Franconia NH on Fri and or Sat nights if desired. Email me to RSVP or for directions.

Twigs · Jan 16, 2025

Just a side note, ravine road is probably closed this time of the year. (100% after thought) However use the same address for your GPS, and there seems to be a parking lot about a half mile down the road. This will be adding 1.5 miles each way to the trip, making it more of a 10mi hike.... make sure you have a head lamp with you, as we maybe getting back to the cars in the dark.

A member · Jan 16, 2025

According to the (closed) Moosilauke Ravine Lodge: Winter Access Road - Parking for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing is available halfway up the access road in the designated spaces. Only head-in, angled parking is permitted, and others may be towed. Which is a tad confusing to me since Ravine Road is a long hard packed (but not paved road) that everyone parks along one side parallel to the road. I guess we shall find out!

A member · Jan 17, 2025

There was a great suggestion from another GO member for an alternative route; Glencliff to Carriage Rd (approx. 7.5 miles), out and back, less miles than previous route and avoids the tedious extra 3 mile road walk. Glencliff is 800ft more in elevation gain so it will be more of a workout, but hopefully we finish sooner.
Trail details via footpath:
https://footpathapp.com/routes/94cef028-e198-4645-9c01-7d6fc457f69b
GPS for trailhead: High St, Benton NH

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