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Moosilauke April

A gorgeous hike up the Glencliff Trail less than a day after a snowstorm left a powdery dusting on the mountain - with an early start, I was able to enjoy the beauty of the forest below and the rime ice above before it softened in the strong April sunshine. I found the ridge buried in the deepest snow I've seen in 35 winters on Moosilauke, and crystal clear views to the Whites, the Greens, and the Adirondacks.
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  • Early April on the Glencliff Trail to Moosilauke - the day after a small powdery snowstorm.

    Early April on the Glencliff Trail to Moosilauke - the day after a small powdery snowstorm.

  • Fresh powder decorates the Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke before the sun arrives.

    Fresh powder decorates the Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke before the sun arrives.

  • The sun breaks over the ridge and through the trees along the Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

    The sun breaks over the ridge and through the trees along the Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

  • Rime ice coats trees, high on the Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

    Rime ice coats trees, high on the Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

  • The sun rises over South Peak to "lunch rocks", indicating we're near the end of the Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

    The sun rises over South Peak to "lunch rocks", indicating we're near the end of the Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

  • The snow is so deep as to obscure the AT blaze (at left), near the top end of the Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

    The snow is so deep as to obscure the AT blaze (at left), near the top end of the Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

  • Deep snow at the junction between Carriage Road and Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

    Deep snow at the junction between Carriage Road and Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

  • Deep snow at the junction to the South Peak; Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

    Deep snow at the junction to the South Peak; Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.

  • Looking back along Moosilauke ridge toward South Peak, the trail proceeds over deep drifts.

    Looking back along Moosilauke ridge toward South Peak, the trail proceeds over deep drifts.

  • Deep drifts along the ridge leading to Mount Moosilauke; I think some drifts were ten feet deep.

    Deep drifts along the ridge leading to Mount Moosilauke; I think some drifts were ten feet deep.

  • Deep snow on Moosilauke Ridge, with South Peak on the background, provide hikers steady views over the krumholz.

    Deep snow on Moosilauke Ridge, with South Peak on the background, provide hikers steady views over the krumholz.

  • Moosilauke Ravine Lodge (under construction) from the ridge between the peaks - with rime-ice-frosted trees in foreground.

    Moosilauke Ravine Lodge (under construction) from the ridge between the peaks - with rime-ice-frosted trees in foreground.

  • Approaching the North Peak of Moosilauke, with deep snow raising the trail above the trees.

    Approaching the North Peak of Moosilauke, with deep snow raising the trail above the trees.

  • Two sturdy spruce allow deep drifts to form to leeward.

    Two sturdy spruce allow deep drifts to form to leeward.

  • Rime ice feathers a cairn on the summit of Moosilauke; each feather is 8-10" long.

    Rime ice feathers a cairn on the summit of Moosilauke; each feather is 8-10" long.

  • The Moosilauke "Carriage Road" sign is coated in rime ice, with South Peak beyond.

    The Moosilauke "Carriage Road" sign is coated in rime ice, with South Peak beyond.

  • The Moosilauke "Carriage Road" sign is coated in rime ice, with South Peak beyond.

    The Moosilauke "Carriage Road" sign is coated in rime ice, with South Peak beyond.

  • The summit signs on Moosilauke carry some of the longest rime-ice feathers I've ever seen.

    The summit signs on Moosilauke carry some of the longest rime-ice feathers I've ever seen.

  • One of the clearest views I've ever had from Moosilauke, to the Franconia and Presidential Ranges.

    One of the clearest views I've ever had from Moosilauke, to the Franconia and Presidential Ranges.

  • David on summit of Mount Moosilauke.

    David on summit of Mount Moosilauke.

  • Panoramic view south, west, north, and northeast from summit of Mount Moosilauke.

    Panoramic view south, west, north, and northeast from summit of Mount Moosilauke.

  • A hiker descends the Gorge Brook trail from the summit of Mount Moosilauke, amid impressive rime ice.

    A hiker descends the Gorge Brook trail from the summit of Mount Moosilauke, amid impressive rime ice.

  • Delicate rime-ice feathers on the summit of Mount Moosilauke.

    Delicate rime-ice feathers on the summit of Mount Moosilauke.

  • Deep snow on Moosilauke Ridge, with South Peak on the background; the drift at left was at least 5-6' above the trailbed at right.

    Deep snow on Moosilauke Ridge, with South Peak on the background; the drift at left was at least 5-6' above the trailbed at right.

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    The snow is so deep as to obscure the AT blaze (at left), near the top end of the Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.
    Deep snow at the junction between Carriage Road and Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.
    Deep snow at the junction to the South Peak; Glencliff Trail on Moosilauke.