Event Location: White Mountains NH
Trip Leader(s)
Meeting Time: 8:00 AM
Max # People: 12
Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level:
Moderate to Strenuous
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“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” — Henry David Thoreau, Walden.
September 11th 2021
Mt Moosilauke Loop: Via the Hurricane Trail, Carriage Road, Gorge Brook Trail.
This trip is considered MODERATE to STRENUOUS. Steep grade (down), distance, pace, exposure, and weather are all factors. Climbers should be comfortable with steady, consistent pace and possible winter conditions. A portion of this trip is exposed above tree line, there is no shelter or alternate routes.
Group will meet at the Mt Moosilauke Lodge Parking area (Dartmouth Outing Club) at 8am and depart by 8:20.
Trail Details and Distances:
The Hurricane Trail is a connecting trail from the lodge to the Carriage Road. This portion is fairly easy with very little elevation gain. After about 1 mile the accent will begin up the Carriage Road. The road begins to climb, “by a series of switch backs, through a beautiful mature hardwood forest with easy to moderate grades and excellent footing.” Just over 4 miles from the parking lot the trail will emerge from tree line and cross a wind-swept ridge to the summit. The descent will follow the Gorge Brook Trail, a steep windy trail with access to water along the way.
PREPARATION/WHAT TO BRING: White Mountains can and do have unpredictable and extreme weather changes year-round. Do not be fooled by lower elevation weather. Weather in higher elevations can be very tricky and unstable. A major portion of this trip is exposed above tree line, there is no shelter
It is recommended that hikers:
For this trip it is important to bring along flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor.
Covid – The DOC Mt Moosilauke Lodge may be in full service (closed as of July 2021); it is a popular destination spot for hikers.
Group Size: It is not fun leaving folks out of trips.
Weather: The weather for this trip will be monitored the week prior. If it is a concern any updates or cancellation information will be posted by the Friday prior by 6pm. If it is a cancellation, it will include a rescheduled date so participants can watch for that opportunity.
For weather details;
Safety is a priority! Any time a hiker is injured or lost a HUGE team of volunteers is dispatched to aid in the search and rescue efforts.
After trip social: Social gathering is possible and welcome. There are several food and beverage options. Pizza and tail gate gathering could be arranged if folks wish to do so. Discussion is open to possible overnight arrangements.
Resources used to plan this trip:
Where to meet: Mt Moosilauke Lodge is located at the very end of Ravine Road, off of Route 118. Route 118 connects Route 25 with Route 112.
If you need a food, fuel or bathroom stop Exit 26, on Route 25 is an Irving station with food and fuel.
**Because of trip preparation the trip leader is unable to provide a ride for this trip.
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate
Weather is looking good. Expect trail up to be busy. Research about over night accommodations, mt moosilauke lodge is closed, other places in the area are booked or VERY over priced. Contact if you have questions
This hike will have a steady and consistent pace. Hikers must have 2021 hiking experiences (hikes greater than 5 miles) and above tree lime experience is preferred. Winter conditions are possible.
