GetWinter#4: Mt. Moosilauke

We will be hiking Mt. Moosilauke [4,802 feet] via the Glencliff Trail and Moosilauke Carriage Road to the summit of Mt. Moosilauke. The total distance covered is 7.8 miles, it should take approximately 7 hours and the elevation gain is 3,300 feet. Moosilauke has long been renowned for the breadth and variety of its views, taking in large portions of the White Mountains, central New Hampshire, the Connecticut River Valley and Vermont.

From the parking area we follow an old farm road past a gate. There is only one steep section and the footing is generally good. We reach the ridge and the Moosilauke Carriage Rd. in a sag just north of Moosilauke's South Peak. It is part of the AT. The upper part is above treeline and greatly exposed to the elements, so it can be dangerous in bad weather.

Mountain weather is subject to rapid changes and extreme conditions. We will assess travel and weather conditions during our hike and make changes to our planned trip as necessary.

Being prepared, traveling with the appropriate gear and knowing how to use it is your personal responsibility. Test and adjust your gear prior to this trip.

Snowshoes and crampons/micro spikes are a must!! We highly recommend having goggles, something to cover your neck [scarf, neck gaiter, balaclava] and face [face mask] to protect yourself from frostbite in the event we encounter strong, sub-zero wind chills.

NO COTTON CLOTHING ~ Cotton [the death cloth'] has no place in the mountains.