SUMMARY:

 We will hike up via the Beaver Brook Trail, arguably among the most challenging of the trails up to the summit of Mt. Moosilauke (3.8 miles).  It starts at Kinsman Notch (1,870 ft.) and ascends 3,100 ft. to the summit, which at 4,802 ft. is also among the highest of the NH 48.  The hike up is along the Appalachian Trail and we will likely run into through hikers on their way up to Mt. Katahdin.  The trail up is relentlessly steep, but quite beautiful as it goes along the Beaver Brook cascades before reaching the alpine meadows of the open summit.  We will return via the moderate Benton Trail (3.6 miles) for a total of 7.4 miles.  Come prepared for the open summit as it is always windy and chilly up there.  Rain will cancel this event.

Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

 We will hike up via the Beaver Brook Trail, arguably among the most challenging of the trails up to the summit of Mt. Moosilauke (3.8 miles).  It starts at Kinsman Notch (1,870 ft.) and ascends 3,100 ft. to the summit, which at 4,802 ft. is also among the highest of the NH 48.  The hike up is along the Appalachian Trail and we will likely run into through hikers on their way up to Mt. Katahdin.  The trail up is relentlessly steep, but quite beautiful as it goes along the Beaver Brook cascades before reaching the alpine meadows of the open summit.  We will return via the moderate Benton Trail (3.6 miles) for a total of 7.4 miles.  Come prepared for the open summit as it is always windy and chilly up there.  Rain will cancel this event.