DayTrip
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I've never been to Shelbourne Moriah and was hoping to hit this Fall. I was going to blow it off until next year but the continued good weather and lack of ice have me thinking about hitting again soon. Plan is to take Rattle River Trail, go over to SM via Kenduskeag and cut back over to Moriah and back down same way I go up. Few questions on the route:
1) Looks like several river crossings (4-5 IIRC from Guide), one noted as difficult in high water in AMC guide. Would these crossings be an issue at all at this time of year due to water levels, icy rocks or awkward footing?
2) Is Middle Moriah worth a bushwhack and/or does it have herd paths to summit? Looks pretty close to trail but no idea what the woods are like on it or if it had any views from ledges, bald top, etc? On the satellite image it looks like an outcropping of rock on top in NW corner of summit area that could potentially have unique views.
3) Are lower parts of this trail an issue with hunting season? I read an AMC article somewhere and I think it referenced this area as getting a lot of hunters.
Any info on the trail or area would be appreciated. If I wind up doing it would likely be this weekend or next, weather permitting. Thanks.
1) Looks like several river crossings (4-5 IIRC from Guide), one noted as difficult in high water in AMC guide. Would these crossings be an issue at all at this time of year due to water levels, icy rocks or awkward footing?
2) Is Middle Moriah worth a bushwhack and/or does it have herd paths to summit? Looks pretty close to trail but no idea what the woods are like on it or if it had any views from ledges, bald top, etc? On the satellite image it looks like an outcropping of rock on top in NW corner of summit area that could potentially have unique views.
3) Are lower parts of this trail an issue with hunting season? I read an AMC article somewhere and I think it referenced this area as getting a lot of hunters.
Any info on the trail or area would be appreciated. If I wind up doing it would likely be this weekend or next, weather permitting. Thanks.