At 4,802 feet (1,464 m), Moosilauke is the westernmost of the White Mountains' high peaks and the first serious summit that Appalachian Trail thru-hikers encounter coming north from the south. Its upper ridges are above tree line, offering panoramic views stretching from Vermont's Green Mountains to the Presidential Range on a clear day. The Beaver Brook Trail from the Ravine Lodge on the Warren side is one of the more dramatic approaches in the White Mountains, gaining elevation quickly through a series of cascades before emerging onto the open alpine zone.
The Moosilauke Ravine Lodge at the base of the mountain on the Warren side is owned and operated by Dartmouth College's Outing Club — it has been here since 1938 and offers bunkhouse lodging and family-style meals. Day hikers are welcome to use the trailhead. Allow 5–6 hours for a full summit-and-return day from the lodge.