| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gorge Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 28, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at the designated parking area near the Ravine Lodge. There is currently construction going on with the new lodge so the road up to the lodge is closed to non-construction workers. It is about a 1 mile hike from the parking area to the lodge/gorge brook trail head |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
n/a |
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 | Bugs: |
slightly buggy in some spots but not unbearable |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
This was our first hike in the White Mountains and 1st of the 48 peaks which my two sons and I plan on accomplishing. Myself, my 16yo son, and 13yo son parked at the ravine lodge and hiked approx 1 mile from the car to the gorge brook trail. From there we hiked the gorge brook trail to the top of Moosilauke. The hike up was challenging at parts for a 46yo hiking novice, but it was very enjoyable with some great views in sections. The rain the days prior made some some great moving brooks/streams and some small waterfalls. The weather was very clear with only minor clouds. We reached the top in 2hrs 45 minutes from the gorge brook trail head. We spent about 30 minutes at the peak and had our lunch. We witnessed someone completing their 48 peaks that day - complete with a bottle of champagne! We was breezy up top which we needed our fleece and windbreakers for. We hiked down the same way - approx. 2 hours and 15 min to the trail head. car door to car door it took us approx 6 hours total. We left the car at 0905ET and returned just about 1500ET. Great 1st hike. Looking to do many, many more. |
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 | Name: |
Kevin McCarthy |
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 | E-Mail: |
kevinpatrickmccarthy@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-06-06 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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