6-26-10: On this summer Saturday, Sheeba and I hiked up Mt. Moosilauke, which is the tenth highest, as well as the southwesternmost, of the 4,000-foot summits in the White Mountains.We could see the summit when we started and it was 75 degrees. But it was very chilly on top and the promised 360-degree views were limited to about 50' once we reached the top about 3 hrs later.
We put windpants on over our shorts at the false summit, which is about 0.5 mile from the top. We took refuge from the wind in one of three L-shaped stone shelters and proceeded to discuss the World Cup (U.S. vs. Ghana!) and Belmont's Indian restaurant Kashish with fellow hiker Paul.
We took the long way down, as we somehow missed the left turn to Snapper Trail and hiked east back toward the ravine and lodge via the Hurricane Trail -- aptly named given the number of downed trees and obstacles on the path!
BTW, "moosilauke" has nothing to do with moose. Its name is thought to be derived from a contraction of the Native American words moosi (Bald), and auke (Place).
Thanks, Sheeba, for the summit photo! (Her trip photos here.)
8.1 miles, 2,450' elevation gain (~ 6 hrs. total)
Summit: Mt. Moosilauke (4,802' high)
Route: Gorge Brook Trail to summit; Moosilauke Carriage Road to Hurricane Trail on return (missed Snapper Trail somehow :-) )
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