North Moat Mtn., two moose...Jan. 13

[KathyC]

I can't say enough about how great all of your photos are, I enjoy looking at them so much.

[Brad]

I can't say enough about how great all of your photos are, I enjoy looking at them so much.

And you thought you asked a simple question about seeing moose when hiking . . .

[KathyC]

Yup, silly me....

We're making plans to come up this summer, try camping for a night or two instead of a hotel, see how that goes. And we will hike, I was thinking Moat Mt. or Mt. Chocura, something doable. I've done small hikes up there in the past, the longest for me was Boulder loop by the Albany bridge a few years ago.

[forestgnome]

Kathy, If you want to see moose in this area, the best time by far is dawn. They generally spend days higher up and move down at night.

I would recommend camping at one of the campgrounds along the Kancamagus. Then I would recommend both Mt. Chocorua and North Moat Mt. These are both beautiful hikes for pretty forest and views.

Hike the Champney Falls Trail to Mt. Chocorua and/or First Sister(my favorite). Check out the falls along the way.

Hike to North Moat from West Side Road at Dianna's Bath. It is a long 4 miles, but very steady. The views are incredible.

happy trails

[KathyC]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this information. I actually have been to the Chapney Falls and I know exactly where it is, it was one of the first little hikes we did. I have no problem with being up before the sun, I wake up for work at 4 am for work everyday. The problem is the rest wouldn't, they think I a nut for it, lol. I don't think you're supposed to hike alone though, we'll see. I'll have to pay them off with dinner or something. I'm getting Really excited for it....

[Brad]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this information. I actually have been to the Chapney Falls and I know exactly where it is, it was one of the first little hikes we did. I have no problem with being up before the sun, I wake up for work at 4 am for work everyday. The problem is the rest wouldn't, they think I a nut for it, lol. I don't think you're supposed to hike alone though, we'll see. I'll have to pay them off with dinner or something. I'm getting Really excited for it....

I am very comfortable hiking alone on a well traveled trail. Or, you may find someone here on the forum to go with.