Difficulty Level: Strenuous
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Chapter: Boston-Manchester-Worcester-Providence

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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 meet at the parking lot for the Beaver Brook trailhead.  This is located on NH Rt. 112 at Kinsman Notch.  From I-93 take exit 32 and go west on 112 (please note that east of I-93 Rt. 112 is called the Kancamagus).  You will go through the town of Woodstock, where there is a traffic light.  Continue on Rt. 112, here known as the Lost River Road, and go approximately 6 miles to Kinsman Notch.  You will see a hiker's sign on the road, and the parking lot on the left.  If you reach a pond on your left, you have gone too far.  I drive a Rav4.  Please try to be there by 9:00 a.m. as we need to spot cars at Benton Trailhead on Tunnel Brook Road, which will take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes to arrange.  Again, please note that inclement weather will cancel this event.

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JPHiker Age: 63 Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous Jamaica Plain , MA United States	Send Email
Cartman Age: 49 Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous Framingham , MA United States	Send Email I Already Have A Ride
nhmtseeker Age: 39 Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate North Conway , NH United States	Send Email Driving My Own Car (Willing to give guys a ride)
like2hike Age: 44 Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous North Attleboro , MA United States	Send Email Driving My Own Car (Willing to give guys a ride)
dan410 Age: 45 Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous Leominster , MA United States	Send Email Driving My Own Car (Possibly willing to give guys a ride)
Poetic1 Age: 47 Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous Goshen , NH United States	Send Email Driving My Own Car (Willing to give guys a ride)
alebrewernh Age: 49 Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous Goshen , NH United States	Send Email Driving My Own Car (Willing to give guys a ride)
HikerBiker Age: 46 Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous Londonderry , NH United States	Send Email Driving My Own Car (No)
Ranger68 Age: 42 Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous manchester , NH United States	Send Email Driving My Own Car (Willing to give guys a ride)	My name is Chris, and will be joining you for the hike tomorrow. see you at 9am