| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke - South Peak, Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gorge Brook Trail, Snapper Trail, Carriage Road, South Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
About 20 cars on the road mid-afternoon. Half that a few hours later. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All the real crossing bridges are in good shape. A surprising number of spots up high that had puddles that required some thinking but could be avoided. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Very impressive conditions as always. There are a couple of roots halfway up Gorge Brook that have clearly caused a few trips, but good otherwise. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of well behaved pups having fun |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope - too much wind |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
A perfect late summer day on Moosilauke - solid winds, blue skies and clothing choices ranging from shorts and long sleeves (me) to just short of snow gear (someone from Mass I'll assume, because it's ok to make fun of them after reading a bunch of F&G rescue reports).
Anyway...when the long grass on the Moosilauke summit is nearly the same color as the trail signs, you know it's the perfect time of year to hike it. Watch out for a few puddles and you'll be fine. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-09-18 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DdcfJnhkQo9/?img_index=1 |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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