Moosilauke via Benton Trail

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 6 - Strenuous
Trip Leader(s): Eileen Brennan, Faye Poon
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001CUo9
Audience: Adults

Description: Join us for a hike to Mount Moosilauke (4,802'), one of the 48-4,000 footers. The mountain in Benton is easily accessible and views from the summit are considered by many to be the best in New Hampshire.
The trail we will be taking is Benton Trail, Out & Back the same way. This is a challenging hike of approximately 10 miles and elevation gain of 3,500 feet. We will be hiking as a group at a moderate pace, taking around 8 hours plus breaks to complete. 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.
Participants should be in good physical condition and have recent hiking experience of similar mileage and elevation. Registration is required, but you do not need to be an AMC member to participate.. A leader will contact you with additional information and to discuss if this trip is a good fit for you. The trip will be weather dependent, determined 1-2 days before the hike. Participants should have the required 10 essentials and equipment. Please review the Related links section for details. Participants will receive additional detailed information (including meeting location and time) via email approximately 2-3 days before the hike date.
For those driving to the trailhead, the last half a mile is on gravel road and would require vehicles with higher clearance.
To address unforeseen challenges such as adverse weather, unacceptable trail conditions or excessive crowding, the planned trip destination, activity and/or meeting place and time may be modified. In that event, participants may elect to join in that activity or opt out.
See Gear List: https://link.edgepilot.com/x/6YNYkKnGaeRnbI8k-GPCAuk?u=https://hb.amcboston.org/images/docs/Gear_lists/Spring_Dayhike_gear_list.pdf

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!