HIKES & EVENTS

Moat Mountains Traverse

Hiking/Walk

DATE: Sep 26, 2015
END DATE: Sep 26, 2015

Hike/Event Location: North Conway NH

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Gandalf
Thornton, NH United States,

JDNnh
Thornton, NH United States

Meeting Time: 9:00 AM

Max # People: 15

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

Hike Difficulty Level:

Strenuous

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Summary

The Moat Mountain Trail traverses the main ridge of Moat Mountain, with magnificent views from South, Middle and North Moat mountains at peak foliage! Both North (3196') and South (2770') Moat are on the “52 With A View” list.  After the hike we’ll have brews and dinner at...surprise surprise...the nearby Moat Mountain Brewery.

Moat Mountain, an elongated, craggy ridge, establishes the horizon west of Conway. The unnatural tree line at 2700 feet resulted from a fire in September 1854, when flames consumed the trees on the once forested landmark above the Saco River. We should be starting to see the fall foliage colors appearing. Every time we return to the bare cone of volcanic rock on North Mountain, we are awed at the jumble of mountain that rolls in a vast sweep from Carter Dome to Chocorua! And South Moat Mountain’s bare cone is almost as good as North Moat!

We will meet at the southern end of the Moat Mountain Trail at 9:00am, leave a few cars, and drive to the northern end to begin our hike. On this hike we will go 9.7 miles with an elevation gain of 3362'. We are aiming for a finish of 5pm. Bring plenty of water, lunch, snacks and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.

Please read the entire event description before you RSVP. It is important, not only for your safety, but that of the entire group.

Mountain weather is subject to rapid changes and extreme conditions. Dangerous weather conditions will cancel - we will post an and/or send an email to all confirmed participants a day or two ahead of time so make sure your email address on the site is correct. We will assess travel and weather conditions during the hike and make changes to our planned trip as necessary.

If anyone would like to carpool, leave a comment in the comment section.

Lodging Option: Bunk beds are available at our house near Waterville Valley, NH for Friday and/or Saturday night at $20 per night. Coffee/bagels each morning and linen/blankets/towels are provided. We have limited space in the fridge to store your beverages/food so it's best to bring a small cooler. Space is limited so email ASAP to reserve a bunk! 

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

Our meeting spot is at our southern finish before carpooling to the start further North. The southern terminus is located on Dugway Road. At the lights in Conway village, turn north [directly opposite NH 153] onto Washington St., which becomes West Side Road. Go left at a fork, then at 0.9 mile, turn left on Passaconaway Road which becomes Dugway Road. We'll meet at the new trailhead parking area on the right, 4.1 miles from Conway. [Dugway Road continues and joins the Kancamagus Highway near Blackberry Crossing Campground so it's an option if travelling on the Kanc from Lincoln, NH.]

Trip Leader(s)

Gandalf

Outdoor Fitness Level: Very Strenuous


Thornton, NH


United States
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JDNnh

Outdoor Fitness Level: Very Strenuous


Thornton, NH


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Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Londonderry, NH


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Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


North Andover, MA


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Outdoor Fitness Level: Very Strenuous


Bowdoin, ME


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durham, NH


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Somersworth, NH


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Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Dover, NH


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Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Boston, MA


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Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Boston, MA


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Discuss This Trip/Event
HikerBiker Posted Sep 25, 2015 at 6:41 PM

Just so people are aware. The Loudon Nascar races are this weekend. So anyone travel north could possible hit traffic through Concord.

liketodo Posted Sep 25, 2015 at 8:22 AM

That sounds good. I will see you guys then. Thank you so much! Kevin

Gandalf Posted Sep 25, 2015 at 7:16 AM

Kevin, you can meet us at the Campton Post Office at 8AM to carpool. We need enough cars to spot cars so you and Rick can carpool together...you guys can decide who should drive.

liketodo Posted Sep 24, 2015 at 11:36 PM

Dear Mike and Jon I was wondering if I could do car pool with you guys in Campton post office or somewhere near there. Please let me know if it would be possible. I look forward this trip. Kevin

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