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ModerateMoosilauke Region · Full day
Mount Moosilauke
A broad alpine summit reached by the friendly Gorge Brook trail — a perfect first big-mountain day.
Distance
7.4 mi
Elevation gain
2,550 ft
Duration
Full day
Area
Moosilauke Region
The day
Moosilauke is the gentlest way to stand on a true alpine summit in the Whites. We climb the Gorge Brook trail at a steady pace to a wide, grassy top with views in every direction. The grade is forgiving and the payoff is huge, which makes it our favorite bridge between a moderate ledge hike and the bigger Presidential days.
Highlights
- Steady Gorge Brook approach
- Open, grassy alpine summit with 360° views
- Ideal step toward above-treeline hiking