Near Gorge Brook Trail
Approaching Moosilauke Summit
Near Gorge Brook Trail
View from the summit.
Near Gorge Brook Trail
View from the summit, summit sign marker to the right of the photo.
Near Gorge Brook Trail
Trail leading back into the treeline.
Near Gorge Brook Trail
Summit marker sign.

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Gorge Brook Trail

4.5 (13 Ratings)
An intermediate path up Mount Moosilauke from the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge.
3.6
mi
Distance
2,420
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Less CrowdedRiver/CreekViews
Access Issues
Open year round. $3 forest service fee paid at a self-service kiosk at the trailhead.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.61mi
Distance
2,420ft
Elevation Gain
102ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
4,796ft
High Point
2,375ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is a great intermediate route to the summit with very few difficult sections. The trailhead is located at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. The trail starts with a bridge over the Gorge Brook with a sign-in box. There are two more bridges that cross the Gorge Brook. At the summit, there is an old stone foundation for what used to be a hotel. The summit is bare and has great views in all directions as long as the weather is good. The trail is a local favorite, and there were quite a few people at the top, but since the top is large, the large number of visitors was not an issue and it never felt crowded.

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Contributors
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