Alternate routes down Moosilauke

[burger]

I'm sectioning Hanover to N. Woodstock, NH next week. I want to go up Moosilauke, but I'm not sure I want to do the steep downhill on the AT to Kinsman Notch (I've done this before). Is there an alternate route down Moosilauke that would be easier and/or especially scenic? I don't have a problem with a trail that comes out at Ravine Lodge or along 118 as long as I can hitch into N. Woodstock.

[Blissful]

I did it SOBO with a shuttle out of Glencliff - much easier.

[burger]

I did it SOBO with a shuttle out of Glencliff - much easier.

It has to be NOBO for me, partly because that's just how I'm doing the AT, and partly because I have a wedding to go to in Lincoln, so I'm basically hiking to the wedding.

[squeeze]

http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=26847

[Peaks]

Yes, there are trails from the summit to Ravine Lodge. Get a map. But, probably the steepest trail around is the Beaver Brook Trail that you are trying to avoid.

[Undershaft]

When I hiked Moosilauke I took the Asquam Ridge Trail. It leaves the Beaver Brook trail not too far after the summit and leads back to the Ravine Lodge. It was a very easy, quiet, scenic trail that was very enjoyable to hike.

[Blissful]

It has to be NOBO for me, partly because that's just how I'm doing the AT, and partly because I have a wedding to go to in Lincoln, so I'm basically hiking to the wedding.

But you said you've already done it that direction before, so why do it again NOBO?

[summitnh]

Take the Gorge ravine/Snapper trail down to the Ravine lodge. It is very scenic.

[burger]

Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll see what the weather and my knees feel like once I get up there--report to follow.