| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, Mt. Moosilauke - South Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, South Peak Spur, Snapper Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, June 12, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gate is closed 1/2 way down ravine lodge rd. Approx 1 mile walk to the trailhead. I was the 1st car at 5:30AM. Cars were parked on the side of the rd almost halfway back to the main road when I finished up at 10:30. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy, although one bridge is showing its age. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns and a couple leaners |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few happy puppers. This is a great trail for them. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful loop over Moosilauke with a quick side trip to south peak.
Parked at the second gate on Ravine Lodge Rd and walked in to the trailhead.
Trail was in beautiful shape, very gentle grade. No snow or ice and only a few muddy spots which were easily avoidable.
Crossings were a breeze, although one of the bridges near the start of gorge Brook trail has seen better days, looking and feeling a little soft.
One blowdown that was an easy step over high on Gorge Brook and a couple on Snapper. There were a couple leaners on Carriage Rd before the Snapper junction. One will be significant when it cones down the rest of the way.
Didn’t see anyone until a group of thru hikers on the summit. Met a handful of friendly folks on my way down Carriage Rd and snapper. Several more were just starting up gorge Brook when I finished up. Met at least 20 on the road walk back to my car.
Zero bugs, gorgeous blue skies and just a slight wind on the summit.
Link to video below. |
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 | Name: |
Woodman Worldwide |
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 | E-Mail: |
woodmanworldwide5@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-06-13 |
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 | Link: |
 https://youtu.be/S_X_K2jgOXE |
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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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