Mt. Moosilauke, Mt. Moosilauke - South Peak - Beaver Brook Trail, Carriage Road, South Peak Spur - 9-5-2020

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Moosilauke, Mt. Moosilauke - South Peak, NH

	Trails:	Beaver Brook Trail, Carriage Road, South Peak Spur

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, September 5, 2020

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Fee lot. Full today. Spill over on side of route 112 was minimal (unlike Lincoln Woods that had major parking along the Kanc).

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Two water crossings on Beaver Brook Trail are bridged. Otherwise no major crossings.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trails in good condition. Wood stairs on Beaver Brook Trail are solid. Two birches across Beaver Brook Trail just uphill from first cascade; one step over and one swing under. Two improvised bypasses around downed trees on Beaver Brook Trail; one just uphill from the last cascade and one just downhill from Asquam Ridge junction. Both easy walk arounds. The trail signs warning of the Beaver Brook Trail's difficulties is hard to read.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Some dogs may be reluctant on the steep ledge areas on the Beaver Brook Trail although dogs were successful today on the dry ledge surfaces.

	Bugs:	None

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	The Beaver Brook Trail is the most picturesque route to Mt Moosilauke as it follows along cascades for nearly a mile. The trail is steep and can be difficult when wet or icy. Great views from Mt Moosilauke although many of the White Mountains are distant from this summit in the southwest corner of the mountains. Good view down to the Tunnel from the west edge of South Peak. Many AT thru hikers with most heading northbound. Many day hikers from all trails feeding Mt Moosilauke.

	Name:	WAUMBEK

	E-Mail:	waumbek@roadrunner.com

	Date Submitted:	2020-09-05

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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.