No trail markings (from what I saw), but good tracks and conditions. Only Lodge guests can park nearer to The Lodge is owned by Dartmouth College, which also owns a variety of cabins in the area that can be rented by the public (see details at the link to the Lodge). All of the trails are in good condition except Asquam-Ridge which had some eroded areas. Some parking on the side of the road across the street but not space for more than 4-5 cars. Bucking convention, we climbed to the summit on the Beaver Brook Trail which is the least … Moderate: The Gorge Brook Trail offers a long yet moderate climb to the summit, offering views of the Franconia Ridge to hikers as they approach the top. Moosilauke: Elevation: 4,802' Popular Trails: Beaver Brook Trail Benton Trail Carriage Road Glencliff Trail Gorge Brook Trail: Road Access Notes: Ravine Lodge Road generally closes in November or December and reopens in April or May. Meet at the Beaver Brook trail head which is located at the hight of land off rt 112. I was quite certain that there would … Great hike! Mount Moosilauke, located about 8 miles west of Lincoln, NH (just south of Franconia Notch State Park), is a popular White Mountain hiking and backcountry skiing peak. fortunately I was really lucky, little to no wind,, absolutely perfect summit conditions. The cascades end 1.1 miles from the trailhead and in another 0.4 miles you'll reach the DOC Beaver Brook Shelter (3750'). Microspikes needed the entire way, very thick icy spots. This trail will take you over some pressure treated boards that are attached to a rock face. It was really cold too, registering -1*F at the trailhead at the start of our hike, with a -30*F windchill forecast at the mountain’s bald summit. Parts of the first (and last) mile and a half were tricky. If you're new to exploring the White Mountain range this will definitely be a great introduction to what it can offer. The Beaver Brook Trail is the steepest and most challenging trail to Moosilauke’s summit, and is also part of the iconic Appalachian Trail. Windy at top but big payoff with the views! Overview. The trail begins flat for a quarter mile before passing a sign warning of the difficulty and steepness of the trail. at this point the trail stays relatively consistent, crossing a river two more times before the grade increases. It is a short walk to the Lodge and to get to the trail head you go down and around it (there are signs). If you are a more advanced hiker, you will probably want to try your hand at the Beaver Brook Trail. This is a moderate white mountain hike with fantastic views and a large alpine zone. A good view of Mt Clough and the wetlands in The Tunnel can be had from the western edge of … Date: 04/28/2019 Trailhead: Beaver Brook Total Distance: 10.00 Miles Total Elevation Gain: 3,320.2 Feet Location: New Hampshire. Glencliff has the greatest amount of vertical climb, and Beaver Brook is special. Mt. Overall really great trail! Mt. Well, Beaver Brook trail has stairs; wooden 6x6 beams wedged into rock to make the trip up possible. The trail ascends the eastern flanks of Moosilauke in a very direct and steep manner - after a brief flat stretch in the notch, the trail snaps almost immediately into ascent mode, climbing approximately 2000 feet in less than 1 mile. Moosilauke, NH: Trails: Beaver Brook Trail, Asquam Ridge, Benton Trail: Date of Hike: Sunday, May 17, 2020: Parking/Access Road Notes: Beaver Brook Trail head parking is closed. Directions click here. The Gorge Brook Trail had the most foot traffic followed by Beaver Brook Trail. Summit: 1500. Car: 1730. This was a glorious day for climbing a mountain. Via the Beaver Brook Trail (AT). The Gorge Brook Trail ascends Mount Moosilauke from the Dartmouth College Ravine Lodge. Extremely strenuous.... white out at top. The 3.8 mile class 2 Beaver Brook Route (part of the AT) is one of the shortest and possibly most scenic route to the summit. The rough and steep initial ascent of the Beaver Brook Trail combined with the hot High Noon sun really took a lot out of me. I really do love living only about an hour and a half from the White Mountains and Northern Appalachians of Maine. Appalachian Trail, Mt. Trail Maps. Moosilauke via Benton Trail There's no better place than the crown of the Moose on a cool, breezy day with 100-mile visibility. Moosilauke. This is the recommended winter route. Este sendero puede ser muy complicado si está lloviendo, ya que estaría extremadamente embarrado y resbaladizo. The Dix Range is probably my favorite range in the Adirondacks. Hiking the Westernmost 4,000 footer in New Hampshire in the Winter The icy summit of Mt Moosilauke in January I’m on a roll! If you like to backcountry ski, and you like hills, the Raymond Brook Ski Trail is for you. Although I've hiked Pilot Knob mountain many times, I didn't even know that in 1969 an airplane had crashed there killing all 14 p... By pure accident I learned about New York State's acquisition of the Tub Mill Pond 1200 acre parcel in the Town of Moriah. Summit was windy but not too cold, and while the clouds were rolling in there were 360 views! Gorge Brook Trail gains over 2,500 feet of elevation in 3.1 miles, so it is very steep at times. Past this sign, the steep climb begins for 1.5 miles to the … Mount Moosilauke, located about 8 miles west of Lincoln, NH (just south of Franconia Notch State Park), is a popular White Mountain hiking and backcountry skiing peak. I stayed about 30 s at the summit; the temperature had dropped 10-15 degrees. We hiked Mount Moosilauke taking the Gorge Brook trail to the summit and then coming down via the Glencliff Trail to the Carriage Road to the Hurricane Trail and then out again on the Gorge Brook trail. The Benton Trail is a pleasant and lightly-used approach from the NW. Beaver Brook Trail: 7.6 miles (3, 150 feet elevation gained) Click here for trail descriptions Trip Report: - My favorite trail up to the summit of Mount Moosilauke has always been the Beaver Brook trail. Near the top I made a bushwhack diversion to an obscure viewspot on the headwall of Tunnel Ravine. It has a unique summit, unmatched for the large  open grassy summit it offers. So today's post is a guest post, inspiring … It’s often like that. Mount Moosilauke Main Page Part I: The Beaver Brook Cascades Part II: Mount Moosilauke Summit . The trailhead is just off of NH SR-112 at Kinsman Notch (1870') just west of Lost River. Gorge Brook Trail: the trail starts off right at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge and almost immediately crosses a river with a large wooden bridge. As Otto Schniebs, legendary Dartmouth Skiing Coach and Moosilauke trailbuilder, once said, “Ach, it is not a schport — it is a vay of life.” Overview of Attractions. The trailhead is located along Lost River Road. Heading back down the Beaver Brook Trail. The name Moosilauke means literally bald place from Native American words moosi + auke. about 50 feet after the bridge the trail splits to the right and then again in a half a mile also to the right. Near the top I made a bushwhack diversion to an obscure viewspot on the headwall of … By Richard Kipphut. Today, a few days after heavy rains, Beaver Brook pours over rock ledges in a series of cascading waterfalls. The road leaves NH Rt 118 about 5 miles from the junction with NH Rt 25 in Warren. Summit: Mount Moosilauke (4,802') Trail route: Beaver Brook Trail Trail conditions: A variety of dry, wet and muddy, nothing extreme Weather: Comfortably warm, sunshine Total miles: 7.6 Total time: 5:35 With beautiful weather in the forecast I wanted to get out for a Monday morning hike. NOTE: Gorge Brook Trail is an out-and-back trail to Mt. Moderate: The Gorge Brook Trail offers a long yet moderate climb to the summit, offering views of the Franconia Ridge to hikers as they approach the top. Since I’m in the happy position of being backed up with my posts (happy because it means I’ve done more hiking than reminiscing),… The Summit: 360 degree view, 100 acres of alpine tundra, ruins of Summit Camp and two Summit Cabins. Mount Moosilauke, NH via Beaver Brook Trail and Benton June 29, 2002. Nick and Rev checking out the Beaver Brook leanto. The Gorge Brook Trail, the most popular trail up Moosilauke, begins at the end of Ravine Lodge Road, just above the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge, which is open to the public for food and lodging. If you want to conquer one of the tallest 4,000-footers with a moderately challenging hike, Mt. Breezy Point – This is the site of the Moosilauke Inn, now burnt down, and the start of the Carriage Road. Mount Moosilauke is a 4000 footer located in the White Mountain Range of New Hampshire. The area has several different hiking trailsall of which offers something different. difficult but not impossible, took me just under 4 hours round trip. I’d been wanting to do this one for quite a bit. Sendero muy empinado con increíbles vistas en la cima. A few couples without snowshoes left some deep post holes. Date: ? Trails Gorge Brook trail, starting at the Ravine Lodge, is probably the most popular trail on Mount Moosilauke (rt: 7.4 miles, 2,550 feet, 5:00). Light breeze at the summit. While I finish off those post, I have a special winter treat for all you lovely readers. The trail climbs straight up to the ridge for most of the first 1.4 mile stretch. I climbed on Sunday and Tuesday too but they were lesser—if perfectly OK—outings. Trails: Beaver Brook Trail. It has been relocated recently to avoid the steepest parts of the old trail, and is now relatively easy. El Beaver Brook Trail Head es de sólo $3 al parque y es el acceso para usted si te encanta empinadas arriba y abajo, junto a hermosas cascadas. Surfacing on occasion to report on wanderings, usually from "off the grid" locations in the Adirondacks and New England, but invariably other locations as well. If it wasn't for the awesome sight and sound of the Beaver Brook cascading down along side the trail we might have had more to complain about. There is a $5.00 day use parking pass required. Mount Moosilauke is a 4,802-foot-high (1,464 m) mountain at the southwestern end of the White Mountains in the town of Benton, New Hampshire, United States. Broken out by some awesome experience hikers this morning, the trail was snowy, slippery, but super fun. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds... Mount Moosilauke is a mountain with no equal. You could barely make out the next cairn on the trail above tree line. This is a peak on the hundred highe... Lake George, in the southern Adirondacks of upstate New York is surrounded by many beautiful mountains, hills and overlooks. Note: This trail may be extremely dangerous in icy conditions. The trail is extremely steep, climbing over 1000′ feet per mile. Then it was steep uphill along the Beaver Brook for 2 hours to reach the shelter. Mt. It is the southwestern most 4000 foot peak in NH and has a long history with Dartmouth College and the Dartmouth Outing Club. Ascending 2,700 feet from Beaver Brook Trailhead to Mossilauke’s summit, the trail gains 3,100 cumulative feet in elevation—accounting for the trail’s various ups and downs—over just 3.8 miles. I would also recommend microspikes(at least)in the winter. We are in the middle of March and the snow keeps coming. There generally is plowed parking at the end of the road. about 50 feet after the bridge the trail splits to the right and then again in a half a mile also to the right. We also hiked the Gorge Brook trail which is much easier but still may be quite a hike for some. About 8 inches of snow currently covers the path. It is the farthest west of the NH 4000' peaks and it's summit is a large exposed area above treeline offering wide ranging views which many consider the best in the Whites. Make sure to bring cash for the self pay station. The views are endless and breathtaking! Just because its winter doesn’t mean the peakbagging slows down! This is one of the more gradual incline routes to the summit of Moosilauke, though it is longer in mileage than other options. Moosilauke is for you! The footing is rough and rugged, similar to the terrain found in the Presidential Range. This Mount Moosilauke hike is very steep and not recommended for those who are not in good physical shape. Hike Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail. This is a very steep trail that can be difficult if wet, but is very rewarding after the first 1.5-mile steep climb. This is one of the more gradual incline routes to the summit of Moosilauke, though it is longer in mileage than other options. The trail is very steep from the get go and doesn't let up until about a mile and a half in. This trail is accessed at the end of Breezy Point Road and features a lot of cross country skiing trails. This is the recommended winter route. Begin at the Beaver Brook Trail Parking Lot/Kinsman Notch on Route 112. It has a unique summit, unmatched for the large open grassy summit it offers. Trailhead: 1220. I loved it, and am excited to do it again another day! Hiking in the White Mountains and Adirondacks, Raymond Brook Ski Trail - North River, NY - 1/1/13, The 5 Dixes from Route 73 - Dix Wilderness - 6/20/16, Sleeping Beauty and Erebus Mountains - Lake George Wild Forest - 9/2/17, Tongue Mountain Range - Lake George, NY - 11/22/12, Moose and McKenzie Mountains - McKenzie Mountain Wilderness - 8/9/14, Anthony's Nose, Record Hill and Flat Rock Shoreline - Lake George, NY - 4/4/15, Pilot Knob Airplane Crash Site - Lake George Wild Forest - 12/7/13, Tub Mill Pond - Hammond Pond Wild Forest - 12/4/2020. This is a very difficult hike, as signed, so only attempt if you have experience. Trail was covered in loosely packed powder; microspikes worked out alright but I wish I had brought snowshoes. Trail conditions: Dry, a few wet areas and some minor avoidable ice. The vast majority of the trail mileage is technical. Mount Moosilauke Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. It is the southwestern most 4000 foot peak in NH and has a long history with Dartmouth College and the Dartmouth Outing Club. - The Beaver Brook Trail, for me, is the most exciting and difficult way up to Mount Moosilauke. Best to get there early for parking. Trail Maps. The climb is both beautiful and brutal. My body is not moving for a week. That meant we’d probably need full-face protection to prevent frostbite on the final above-treeline portion of the ascent. The Benton Trail is a pleasant and lightly-used approach from the NW. Very steep trail with incredible views at the top. It is the southwestern most 4000 foot peak in NH and has a long history with Dartmouth College and the Dartmouth Outing Club. There are a breathtaking series of cascading waterfalls (photo above) that run … Olympic National Park, Washington, looking south from Hurricane Ridge at sunset 8/13/11. Hike up the Beaver Brook Trail for 1.5 miles. Beaver Brook Trail Map: Moosilauke made for people looking for a tough challenge. Some of the steep spots were really tricky on both the ascent and descent. As of 12/30/20, micro spikes are a must and snowshoes would be helpful at points (but are not necessary). It is also wet for most of the ascent making it very slippery in spots. Coming down was fine until the steep spots on Beaver Brook, where I did a few butt slides. We … though never … It was a nice hike to Mt Moosilauke and three sub-peaks. Then another 20 minutes to the trail junction. The Lodge had … Only Lodge guests can park nearer to the lodge. SOURCE: "Mt. 7.6 mi / 3150 ft gain The trailhead is located along Lost River Road. Wear sturdy shoes with grip. There is a $5.00 day use parking pass … The Beaver Brook trail, though equally short (rt: 7.6 miles, 3,100 feet, 5:20), … The summit peaks at 4,802 feet with a prominence of 2,933 feet. These posts have been tagged with Mount Moosilauke NH, or are within 1.5 miles of it. After skirting Mt Blue on a little iffy trail, we climbed the gradual slope up Mt. By GREG FENNELL Valley News Staff Writer Moosilauke Area," by Alex Tait '86, published in Reaching That Peak, by David Hooke '86. 3,050 ft elevation gain. Glencliff has the greatest amount of vertical climb, and Beaver Brook is special. We all wore crampons on the ascent, but it was still tough getting a good grip with them because they floated on the snow. El sendero ofrece una serie de opciones de actividades y es mejor utilizado de marzo hasta octubre. The gate is usually closed from the end of November until early May. That's an average grade of nearly 40% - very steep, even by … The Appalachian Trail follows the Beaver Brook Trail to Kinsman Notch. Mount Moosilauke via the Beaver Brook Trail; This day hike involved going up the Beaver Brook Trail to Mount Moosilauke and and returning via the same route. Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail - Woodstock, NH - 9/14/18 Mount Moosilauke is a mountain with no equal. After skirting Mt Blue on a little iffy trail, we climbed the gradual slope up Mt. The summit is exposed and very windy and cold - be prepared! Great hike, great views. Trail Guide Beaver Brook Trail is one of many approaches to Mount Moosilauke; it is part of the Appalachian Trail (AT) which is why I chose to do this challenging hike on such a hot, humid day (about 80 degrees) - I wanted to surprise a friend who was hiking the AT. I've climbed it numerous times from different routes. Use zapatos resistentes con agarre. The starting point for this hike was the parking lot for the Beaver Brook Trail in Kinsman Notch. Easy to park and find the trailhead. Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail Summit: Mount Moosilauke (4,802') Trail route: Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail. Tiene una cascada y es calificado como difícil. It is the farthest west of the NH 4000' peaks and it's summit is a large exposed area above treeline offering wide ranging views which many consider the best in the Whites. Looking back down the beaver brook trail with the Franconia Ridge in the back right of the picture. Moosilauke, New Hampshire. at this point the trail stays relatively consistent, crossing a river two … Absolutely amazing hike! Dilly Cliffs Tr Closed BREEZY POINT 2329 Snow Depth: 7.8" on Jan 08 HUBBARD BROOK 1604 Snow Depth: 8" on Jan 17 Hubbard Brook Road (OPEN) Long Pond Road (CLOSED) Elbow Pond Road (CLOSED) Ravine Lodge Road (CLOSED) Bowen Brook Road (CLOSED) Oliverian Boat Launch (CLOSED) Directions To Mount Moosilauke: For driving directions to trailheads near Mount Moosilauke click a parking area … Moderate: The Gorge Brook Trail offers a long yet moderate climb to the summit, offering views of the Franconia Ridge to hikers as they approach the top.Strenuous: The Beaver Brook Trail is a difficult route to Moosilauke’s summit due to extremely steep and rough trail conditions around the Beaver Brook Cascades. This tract o... Lake George - from Tongue Mtn Range - 11/11/2011. It was a st... My goal for Saturday was to climb Moose Mountain (3899') in the McKenzie Mountain Wilderness Area. While I tend to prefer steeper and more challenging trails, I honestly was not anticipating such a rugged … We wished we had crampons on the way down. Mount Moosilauke, Benton: Address, Mount Moosilauke Reviews: 5/5. We would be taking the Beaver Brook Trail, one that I haven't done before. I would be hiking with Robin and Jill today on a hike to Mount Moosilauke (4,802'). The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. On this summer ... Saturday was such a nice day in the mountains, I went back for more on Sunday. Weather: Cool, partly cloudy to sunny, cool breeze on … Strenuous: The Beaver Brook Trail is a difficult route to Moosilauke’s summit due to extremely steep and rough trail conditions around the Beaver Brook Cascades. Mount Moosilauke (4802′) was windy. good packed snow but snowshoes would've hoped in some spots. I read that it is a strenuous hike to Mt. Hike Length: 7.6 miles - dayhike . The plan is to hike Moosilauke (#10, 4802') up and back from the north side from the very steep but scenic Beaver Brook trail to the summit, stoping by Mt Blue at Trailwrights peak on the way up. Hiking the … The route we had chosen from Kinsman Notch followed a section of the Appalachian Trail known as the Beaver Brook Trail. Saturday was Nippletop and Dial Mountains, today was Colv... To kick off the Labor Day weekend, Leesa and I were invited to join Dan, Joanne, Cole and Eric for a trip to Sleeping Beauty and Erebus Mou... Last year on Veteran's Day, I hiked the lower portion of the Tongue Mountain Range in Lake George, NY for the first time. Added by The Outbound Collective. Parking area, Kinsman Notch - 1,920' Beaver Brook Shelter - 1.6 miles - 3,750' Mount Moosilauke - 3.9 miles - 4,802' Beaver Brook Shelter - 6.2 miles - 3,750' Parking area, Kinsman Notch - 7.8 miles - 1,920' Total distance round-trip - 7.8 miles Total elevation change - 3,647' Trail map - 700 x 542 … The highlights of my White Mountains trip last month were undoubtedly Mount Hight/Carter Dome (Saturday) and Mount Moosilauke (Monday). Hike Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail. I have a few posts left including an ice walk through Johnston Canyon and my birthday dog sledding. Beaver Brook Trail to Mount Moosilauke is a 6.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near North Woodstock, New Hampshire that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. In fact, Dartmouth just razed and built a new. The brook audibly accompanies its eponymous trail for the first 1½ miles of the 3.7-mile route up to the summit of Mount Moosilauke. Despite a careful read of my well-thumbed White Mountain Guide, I could never have anticipated the beauty or the steepness of the Beaver Brook Trail. The trail passes the Beaver Brook Shelter which is a rustic log cabin that was built in 1994 … Moosilauke for some time now and this weekend seemed to offer us the best time with which to accomplish this goal. Mount Moosilauke has a number of trails to the summit, and I choose the Glencliff and Beaver Brook trails for an out and back run over the summit. Luckily for us there was still plenty of snow burying all the rocks, and even better was the snow pack was solid enough that we left the snowshoes … This hike is 7.6 miles, ~3100' gain and approximately 6 hours. Moosilauke. We have been planning to climb Mt. This trailhead serves the Gorge Brook, Snapper, and Asquam Ridge trails. Applachian Trail Major Roads Minor Roads Trails Rivers + DOC Cabins Other Buildings Mountain Peaks Ponds N Distances to Summit (miles) Gorge Brook Trail - 3.6 Snapper Trail & Carriage Road - 3.6 Ridge & Beaver Brook Trails - 5.9 Beaver Brook Trail - 3.8 Benton Trail - 3.5 Glencliff Trail - 3.6 Carriage Road - … Moosilauke – Beaver Brook Trail Make no mistake, that initial climb was hard, with fresh snow covering hard ice. TOUGH but beautiful trail! Mt. Glencliff is typical NE terrain, but Beaver Brook has a very long and … Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail - Woodstock, NH - 9/14/18 Mount Moosilauke is a mountain with no equal. I would be hiking to Mount Moosilauke via the Beaver Brook Trail. Beaver Brook Trail Map: Route: Tunnel Brook Trail, Tunnel Brook Road, Benton Trail, Carriage Road, South Peak Spur, Hurricane Trail, Glencliff Trail Peaks: Moosilauke (4802', NH4K), Moosilauke - South Peak (4523', NH4K) Mileage: 16.8 miles Elevation Gain: 5100ft Book Time: 11hr (actual 8hr 10min) After finally picking a spot to go hiking for this weekend, I settled on knocking off some more … 80 dF. The footing is rough and rugged, similar to the terrain found in the Presidential Range. Mount Moosilauke. The final ascent was out of the trees; we all estimated 30 mph winds. This trail can be very tricky if it’s raining, as it would be extremely muddy and slippery. Best to get there early for parking. Walk along the beautiful Appalachian Trail to one of New Hampshire's 4000 Footers. gusting wind and sharp icy snow that stung the skin. The Beaver Brook trail head is only $3 to park and is the access for you if you love steep up and down and along side beautiful waterfalls. También nos subimos caminando la garganta Brook Trail, que es mucho más fácil, pero aún … Wow what a trail! It has a unique summit, unmatched for the large open grassy summit it offers. May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. SOURCE: "Mt. Not too strenuous up to the summit whatsoever, however there are some points with some serious inclines. Moosilauke, so you will be descending the same way you ascended. The easy way, and the hard way. If you are looking for an even bigger challenge, I would recommend hiking Beaver Brook Trail. It is the tenth highest and most southwesterly of the 4,000 foot summits in the White Mountains. The trail features impressive vistas and eye-catching wildflowers, which might even help you take your mind off the elevation gain. Beaver Brook Trail. Mount Jim and Mount Waternomee Ridge Trail, Mount Moosilauke via Glencliff Trail and Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail: Beaver Brook to South Peak, Mount Wolf and Kinsman Ridge via Appalachian Trail, Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail - Winter Route, Mount Moosilauke via Tunnel Brook Trail to the Benton Trail, Mount Moosilauke Loop via Asquam Ridge Trail to Gorge Brook Trail, Mt Jim, Mt Blue, Mt Moosilauke, and South Peak. Be ready for cold and snow if visiting in winter - bring spikes, layers, snowshoes (optional) and enjoy. A paddle on the Schroon River and Schroon Lake - 9/21/12 Photo courtesy of Bob Van Hise. Surface Conditions: Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail … Looking down the Gorge Trail from the summit. Winter Summit of Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook - New Hampshire (guest post) I am almost done posting about Banff. When I looked at the weather radar this morning it appeared that showers were approaching from the west and would be in the mountains shortly. It has been relocated recently to avoid the steepest parts of the old trail, and is now relatively easy. Moderate hike with 360 degree views up top We hiked Mount Moosilauke taking the Gorge Brook trail to the summit and then coming down via the Glencliff Trail to the Carriage Road to the Hurricane Trail and then out again on the Gorge Brook trail. An amazing start to a new year of hiking! Additional Parents; Beaver Brook; Images (8) Climber's Log Entries ... Take the Beaver Brook Trail west from the road quickly passing the scenic Beaver Brook Cascades where the trail has been improved with stone steps, wood steps, and hand rungs. Gorge Brook trail, starting at the Ravine Lodge, is probably the most popular trail on Mount Moosilauke (rt: 7.4 miles, 2,550 feet, 5:00). 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