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North Moat, Diana's Baths

Hiking/Walk
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
END DATE: Jun 15, 2013

Event Location: Conway NH

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gsgraham-stephens
Fairlee, VT United States

Meeting Time: 9:00 AM

Max # People: 12

Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level:

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Summary

This is a loop hike going up Red Ridge with fantastic views along the way and summiting North Moat Mountain which offers a 360-degree panorama. The loop will also bring you to Diana's Baths which is a beautiful ledgy area with a series of cascades and pools formed by Lucy Brook.

Destinations:   North Moat Mtn. (3196'), Diana's Baths (750')
Trails:   Moat Mountain Trail, Red Ridge Trail
Region:   NH - Central East  
White Mountain National Forest, Moat Region
Features:   Summit, views, loop hike, brooks, cascades, ledges, rock scrambles
Distance:   10.2 miles  
Elevation Gain:   2700 feet (cumulative)
Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

The northeast Moat Mountain Trailhead is located in Conway, New Hampshire. There is a large parking area that is referred to as the "Diana's Baths" lot.
From Rt. 16 in North Conway:

  • Turn west at the traffic lights in front of Eastern Slope Inn onto River Road.
  • Drive 2.2 miles on River Road and West Side Road to the parking area for Diana's Baths on the left.

From Rt. 16 in Conway:

  • Turn north onto Washington Street at a 4-way junction where the road going south is Rt. 153 (with Rt. 16 running east-west at this point). Following Rt. 16 North, Washington Street is at the vry first set of lights after you pass the junction of Routes 16 and 112 (the Kancamagus Highway).
  • Next bear left at the fork onto West Side Road but do not go over the covered bridge.
  • Continue north to a T-intersection of West Side Road and River Street and take a left to stay on West Side Road.
  • You will then pass Cathedral Ledge Drive on the left and pass over Lucy Brook on a narrow bridge.
  • Turn left into the parking area for Diana's Bath


Trip Leader

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gsgraham-stephens

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Fairlee, VT


United States
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