Al Merrill Ski Trail via Moosilauke Ravine Road

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

The Al Merrill Ski Loop is a loop with the Asquam Ridge Trail, which is narrower and steeper, so it is best done as an out-and-back along the switchbacks or skinning up the steep northern section of the Al Merrill Ski Loop. In winter, Ravine Road is closed to all motorized vehicles, and used only by snowshoers and skiers.

Ravine Road is wide and easy to ski. The Al Merrill Ski Trail is cut for backcountry skiing, but the road is a little overgrown in places. At the turnaround, near the top, there is a great lookout point from which you can see both the south summit and the main summit of Mount Moosilauke.