KRobi
New member
Tunnel Brook road up to the gate closure is in great shape.
There is parking for about 8 cars along the side of road near gate (sign not to block gate)
OK trail for dogs but after crossing Tunnel Brook there is no water available (though there might be on trail after rain)
The crossing of Tunnel Brook had many rock hopping options and all worked.
Tunnel Brook rd is still destroyed from Irene. The road from just beyond the gate for a few hundred yards is the stream bed now. Trail follows along side of the road/stream. Further up there are some culverts pushed up but easily passed.
Road walk of 1.5 miles may make you choose other options for Moosilauke but it shouldn't. The walk is very nice and provides a nice warm up and cool down. The Benton Trail is great. Easy on the feet, shady, nice overlooks (one to the East and one to the West). Compared to many trails the erosion is minimal and the foot bed was good all the way. Saw 4 people on this trail all day. All were coming up when we descended. Definitely worth the little extra effort.
KRobi
Ken
There is parking for about 8 cars along the side of road near gate (sign not to block gate)
OK trail for dogs but after crossing Tunnel Brook there is no water available (though there might be on trail after rain)
The crossing of Tunnel Brook had many rock hopping options and all worked.
Tunnel Brook rd is still destroyed from Irene. The road from just beyond the gate for a few hundred yards is the stream bed now. Trail follows along side of the road/stream. Further up there are some culverts pushed up but easily passed.
Road walk of 1.5 miles may make you choose other options for Moosilauke but it shouldn't. The walk is very nice and provides a nice warm up and cool down. The Benton Trail is great. Easy on the feet, shady, nice overlooks (one to the East and one to the West). Compared to many trails the erosion is minimal and the foot bed was good all the way. Saw 4 people on this trail all day. All were coming up when we descended. Definitely worth the little extra effort.
KRobi
Ken
