SEM Beginner Winter Hiking Series Hike #4: Mount Moosilauke
Details
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): William Belben, Tracy Hawes, Gilles Pipernos, Brian Gollub, Jonah Sakwa-Novak, Zoe Rath, Paul Brookes
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN0000023C8L
Register By: 2/3/2026
Audience: Adults
Description: Please join us for the fourth hike in our Beginner Winter Hikes as we hike Mount Moosilauke (4,802’) located in Benton, NH. Mount Moosilauke is one of the 48-4,000 footers and is considered by many to offer some of the best views in NH. The summit is above tree line and is quite exposed, offering panoramic, 360-degree views of the Kinsmans (North), Franconia Ridge (Northeast) and Green Mountains and Adirondacks (West) on a clear day.
The planned route is the Mount Moosilauke loop hike via the Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, and Snapper Trail. The hike has a distance of approximately 9.7 miles with elevation gain of just over 2,800’. We will be hiking at a moderate pace, and we should complete the trip in around 7-8 hours. This hike has an AMC Activity Rating of Vigorous
This hike is open to all that qualify and you do not have to be a member of AMC to participate. On-line registration is required. Attendance in a Winter Hiking Workshop (does not have to be SEMs) or winter hiking experience is also required. Preference will be given to first time winter hikers who attended this year’s SEM Winter Hiking Workshop. Full winter gear will be required for this hike. A winter gear list will be provided to those who are confirmed for this hike.
A full winter gear list for this hike is shown below:
Essential Winter Gear List · Insulated hiking boots · 2 pairs of wools socks (one to wear and one spare) · Multiple layers of wool or synthetic clothing (moisture wicking/quick drying, non-cotton) o T-shirt o Base layer top o Base layer bottom o Wool or Fleece Mid-Layer · Warm wool, fleece, or nylon-shelled hat · Fleece or wool gloves (spare pair recommended) · Wool or fleece neck gaiter · At least two liters of water in wide mouth Nalgene-type water bottles or insulated Nalgene · Trail snacks and lunch · Rain coat and pants that are waterproof and windproof · Leg gaiters · Micro-Spikes · Snow Shoes (with Televator) · Hiking poles (recommended, but not mandatory) · 10 Hiking Essentials o Headlamp and spare batteries o Personal first aid kit o Sunscreen o Toilet paper and baggie o Map o Whistle o Compass o Pocket knife or multitool o Gear repair supplies o Fire starting materials · Backpack to hold all the above · Trash bag · Bandana (optional) · Foam pad for sitting during breaks (optional) · Mylar “space blanket” for emergencies (optional) · ID card · Trip Itinerary left with someone at home
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!