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The Snapper Trail was traditionally one of the easiest routes up Mount Moosilauke, and makes an interesting loop with the Gorge Brook Trail. It was recently relocated substantially to make it easier to ski uphill, which has also made it somewhat longer. Both ends of the trail start in new locations. It lies on Dartmouth College property.
Mount Moosilauke is the highest peak reached by northbound Appalachian Trail hikers since Virginia, and a large bare summit is an irresistable attraction to day hikers. Expect lots of company on the summit if not before.
Distance: Gorge Brook Trail to Carriage Road, about 1.2 miles one-way
Ravine Lodge parking to Mount Moosilauke summit, about 3.7 miles one-way
Elevation gain: Gorge Brook Trail to Moosilauke Carriage Road, about 700 feet on the ascent, minor on descent
Ravine Lodge parking to Mount Moosilauke summit, about 2500 feet on the ascent, 100 feet on descent
Maps:
USGS Mount Kineo
AMC Moosilauke-Kinsman
Location: White Mountains Region
NH 2003-2004 map I-5
DeLorme NHA&G 43-K8 - Benton
The trail is located W of I-93 exit 32
Lower End: Gorge Brook Trail .6 miles above Ravine Lodge parking area, elevation about 2620 feet
Upper End: Moosilauke Carriage Road about 1.9 miles below summit, elevation about 3340 feet
Owner: Dartmouth College
Maintainer: Dartmouth Outing Club
Special regulations: No fires or camping
From the Gorge Brook Trail just beyond the Gorge Brook bridge, the Snapper Trail follows a small brook uphill, crosses it (no bridge), then angles L to cross another small brook (no bridge here either). The trail becomes less steep, angling L to cross its original location, then climbs more steeply to end at the Moosilauke Carriage Road about .2 miles below its former junction.
The Moosilauke Carriage Road can be followed to the R 1.1 miles to the junction with the Glencliff Trail and the spur to the South Peak, and an additional .8 miles to the summit of Mount Moosilauke.
Snowmobiles are allowed to use the Moosilauke Carriage Road for about .9 miles beyond the Snapper Trail.
Map Notes: The USGS map shows the old route of the trail rather than the relocation.
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