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Mt. Moosilauke
Benton, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Glencliff Trail
Route: Glencliff Trail, Moosilauke Carriage Road, (Mt. Moosilauke), Moosilauke Carriage Road, Glencliff Trail
Though the weather forecast was subpar, the wind forecast was low enough to make a run at Mt. Moosilauke. Starting at the trailhead, the trail was bare for the first half mile or so. Thereafter, there was a dusting of snow on the trail, as well as on the sides of the trees from heavy winds the previous night. My progress was slowed a bit due to the winds, as multiple blowdowns had been deposited in the trail. In a few of the instances, it was easier to just cut the blowdown out, rather than try to walk around it.
Climbing higher, I opted to put on my Microspikes, as a layer of black ice had crept up beneath the dusting of snow. Reaching the steeps, I noticed my Microspikes were not biting the ice as well as I would want - thusly, I switched over to crampons. With black and blue ice all over the place on the trail, they were the perfect choice, as a loss of traction with anything less could have resulted in injury.
Upon reaching the carriage road, I prepared for the jaunt above treeline. While it had been relatively tame and snow free at the trailhead, the alpine zone was rough - chilly moderate winds, blowing rime ice, snow drifts, and limited visibility. As a result, my stay at the summit was more of a stop.
Once below the steeps on the Glencliff Trail, I switched back to Micros and continued my way out. Reaching the lower elevations, there was a halfway decent sunset in the distance, which briefly cast a nice red glow throughout the woods.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Moosilauke |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Minimal (due to weather) |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Thursday, December 2, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
11:54 AM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,530' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Moosilauke |
| Ascent Commenced: |
11:54 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
2:23 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
02:27 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,490' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,802' |
| Distance: |
3.9 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
3,317' |
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| Hike Ended: |
4:42 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
04:48 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
3,362' |
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The Glencliff Trail trailhead at the edge of the parking area
Looking down the Moosilauke Carriage Road near the Mt. Moosilauke summit
A lack of views from Mt. Moosilauke
The sunset from the Glencliff Trail
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 25 West from Plymouth to Glencliff. Take a right onto High Street. The Glencliff Trail parking area will be a few minutes up this road on the right. The trail can be accessed either from the back of the parking lot or a few hundred feet downhill.
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