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:Â 4,802 Feet (1463.65 m)
Rating:Â 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
Tonight
Rain showers before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 4am and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 25 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers between 8pm and 9pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 9pm and 10pm, then rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Monday
Rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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.