| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gorge Brook Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 20, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Roadside parking just before the road splits before you reach the lodge. There weren't too many cars beyond ours at 6:30am. There were a number of others when I returned shortly before noon. Plenty of room for cars, just need to make sure you pull off appropriately, and are prepared to walk a little extra to the trailhead in case you have to park further down the road; it is a popular trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I don't believe there are any that aren't bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I don't recall any blowdowns but that doesn't mean there weren't any. Signage was intact. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure |
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 | Bugs: |
They were out. Mix of black flies and horse/deer flies I believe. The wind kept them away above treeline. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
I'm not sure Gorge Brook Trail is blazed, but it's very well trodden and easy to follow. Above treeline, it's pretty easy to follow as well. The exception of course would be when you're in a cloud in winter or in whiteout conditions. I don't recall any blowdowns but that doesn't mean there weren't any. Signage was intact.
The Grigiots and I got out for a fun solstice hike. A few of us chose to whimsically wear sundresses to stay cool and I must say we looked quite good! We mostly hiked at our own pace but were sure to get a photo for the local paper too ;) The trail was pretty remarkably dry. I'm sure after recent rain it's not quite as bad as it was but still. I continue to be impressed by how gradual this trail is. And though it's a bit rocky, the footing isn't all that bad either. Mostly hiking with Old Man and the Saw, I of course was treated to some history lessons regarding all the rerouted trails, old logging roads, etc. We did the short (0.1mi/100ft of gain) bushwhack to cut the corner and go around the Ross McKenney rock. There is a herd path at the start but it quickly fades but the grades are moderate and the woods relatively open. We were treated to views from the top even if they were very hazy. It was incredibly hot of course but with an early start and a slow pace it was quite manageable. Amazingly, it was cool enough on the summit and the wind was blowing hard enough, that you could become chilly there. Gaia had me at 7.3mi, 2400ft of gain. |
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 | Name: |
Liam Cooney and the Old Man and the Saw |
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 | E-Mail: |
liamcooney96@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-06-26 |
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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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