Mt. Moosilauke Hike

 Threat of thunderstorms didn't deter four signed-up GO members and one un-signed GO member (I'll leave you to figure out who that was.  Hint:  he has a loud laugh!).  As we went up the Gorge Brook Trail, the threatening skies cleared up, and we actually had some welcomed sunshine until we got to the summit.  Although the summit was cloudy, it was nevertheless quite dry and pleasant, and so we had a leisurely lunch.  We went back down to the Dartmouth Ravine Lodge via the Carriage Road/Snapper trails, and decided to have an early dinner at the Woodstock Inn & Brewery.  As we started to drive to North Woodstock, it suddenly started to rain quite heavily, and we all thanked Mother Nature for waiting to let loose until that point.  We are also happy to report that the renovations of the Woodstock Inn & Brewery are coming along nicely, and that the restaurant is open for business.

 We will start from the Dartmouth Ravine Lodge and go up via the Gorge Brook Trail, which involves a 2450ft. ascent in 3.7 miles.  We will return via the Carriage Road and Snapper trails (3.8 miles), for a total of 7.5 miles.  Moosilauke is the westernmost of NH's four thousand footers, and its summit is open and exposed.  Even on a warm day down below, it can get pretty chilly up there, so bring a fleece and jacket in your pack.  The way down is a nice moderate grade, so it should be a relaxing hike down.  Rain will cancel.