| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 8, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the winter gate. Road is plowed all the way to the lodge TH, so the first .8 mi is an easy walk. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridges in good shape and everything else could be stepped over. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
In good shape and well cared for as always. |
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 | Comments: |
I was pleasantly surprised to find a half full lot and fully paved road after yesterday's snowstorm. That meant a decently packed trail and some familiar faces. The summit sat in the clouds, but otherwise it was a very pleasant afternoon with blue skies and comfortable temps.
There were two kinds of hikers today.
Those in spikes, who seemed to be slipping, sliding, and sinking a bit more than they preferred. Didn't look like much fun.
Those in snowshoes, who were floating along an increasingly well packed trail and making very good time.
Trail is in very good, but not great shape. A firm base is forming, and a few more groups in snowshoes should leave a very nice pack behind. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-08 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DTRB97xEVC3/?img_index=1 |
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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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