4 days tour

Presidential Peaks And The Appalachian Trail

Presidential Peaks And The Appalachian Trail

This tour includes:

Others

Use of Deuter or Osprey backpacks Use of Leki or Black Diamond trekking poles Use of Sierra Designs, Kelty, Big Agnes and Mountain Hardware synthetic-fill sleeping bags (or bring your own) Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and satellite phone You will receive a Lifetime Hiking Membership entitling you, your spouse, and your kids to a lifetime discount of 10% off any Wildland Trekking hiking trip after your first one!

Hygieneprotocol

Since the beginning, our commitment has been to provide life-enriching hiking experiences with safety always at the forefront. In this spirit, when we reopened after the 2020 shutdown, we implemented new transportation logistics, behavior guidelines, sanitization practices, and booking terms that preserved the core nature of the Wildland experience while increasing safety and reducing risk. Between June 2020 and May 2021, we accommodated nearly 6,000 guests without a single verified or suspected case of COVID-19 transmission on a Wildland trip. Due to the success of the guidelines and the ever-evolving situation with COVID-19, we will continue with necessary protocols as long as necessary to protect our guests and staff to the greatest extent possible. We invite you to contact us for our full list of our new hygiene protocols.

Guide

Your tour will be led by a trained, experienced professional with a solid guiding background, years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes.

Transport

We will provide transfers to/from the trailhead to/from the AMC Highland Center in Crawford Notch (near Bretton Woods) in a private vehicle.

Accommodation

1 night in a twin-share room at the stunning Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Highland Center 2 nights in multi-share bunkbeds at quality backcountry huts in the White Mountains The AMC Highland Center is a unique mountain lodge in the stunning location of Crawford Notch, New Hampshire which is operated by the same conservation organization that runs the backcountry hut system. The lodge has cozy rooms, a general living room and a patio with breathtaking views. Wildland guests are in private rooms with shared or private baths. The White Mountain backcountry huts are remote and in spectacular settings. They offer us the opportunity to sleep above treeline in cozy, indoor โ€œlodging.โ€ The accommodations are in co-ed bunkrooms with separate bathrooms with flush toilets. The bunkhouses are not heated, have no lighting, and electrical outlets are not available.

Meals

3 Breakfasts 3 Lunches 3 Dinners We will enjoy some wonderful hut meals, primarily dinners and breakfasts while staying at the huts. All other meals are prepared and provided by your guide. We supplement all of our meals with spices, herbs, oils, cheeses, butter, sugar, fruits, and vegetables for optimal taste and energy. In addition, we provide you with an assortment of trail mixes, snacks, and dried fruits to eat at your own discretion. We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.

Not included:

Optional

Optional experiences are not available on this tour

Insurance

This tour does not include travel insurance. Please make sure you are adequately covered. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred provider, or our Travel Experts can recommend a provider for you.

Others

Clothes, raingear, and footwear - please contact our Travel Experts for a packing list Sunscreen, toiletries, and personal items Water bottles and a headlamp or flashlight Alcoholic beverages Tipping (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost) Pre and post-tour accommodation - available on request Arrival and departure transfers to/from Bretton Woods - available on request

Flights

As we have travelers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialize in organizing the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed.

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Itinerary of your trip Presidential Peaks And The Appalachian Trail

  • Day 1 Day 1: Crawford Notch (Near Bretton Woods)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Crawford Notch (Near Bretton Woods)

      Today you will meet up with your guide and group at the AMC Highland Center, located in the impressive Crawford Notch. We will rendezvous at 5 PM but consider arriving a day or two early to enjoy this stunning area! Family-style dinner is included as we meet our group, chat about our trip logistics and issue some lightweight gear. After dinner we will settle into our private room lodging in order to be well rested and prepared for tomorrowโ€™s adventure.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Crawford Notch (Near Bretton Woods) - White Mountains National Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Crawford Notch (Near Bretton Woods) - White Mountains National Forest

      Shuttle to Trailhead: 20 minutes

      Hiking Mileage: 6.1 miles

      Elevation Gain: 3800 feet

      Elevation Loss: 1300 feet


      After a hearty buffet-style breakfast, we will shuttle to our starting trailhead to begin our trek. Our hike begins gradually with classic views of rugged mountain cliffs and waterfalls. As the trail ascends toward tonightโ€™s hut the angle will steepen, and our sense of adventure will increase! Our hut, perched above treeline near breathtaking alpine lakes and with phenomenal views, is a must see and was voted one of Americaโ€™s best huts by BACKPACKER Magazine. After we settle in and fuel up, we will make a summit attempt of Mount Washington, weather and desire permitting. Mount Washington is known for its extreme weather, which can occur even during the summer months. In any case, this day takes us all the way from forest to the alpine zone and ends with a hearty meal and a cozy bunk!

  • Day 3 Day 3: White Mountains National Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: White Mountains National Forest

      Hiking Mileage: 4.7 miles

      Elevation Gain: 1235 feet

      Elevation Loss: 1235 feet


      Today we will be traversing some of the namesakes of the Presidential Peaks including Mount Monroe (5,372 ft) and Mount Eisenhower (4,780 ft). We will wake to a tasty breakfast in the hut, pack our gear and head off on a section of the Appalachian Trail known as the oldest maintained footpath in the US. Todayโ€™s hike is stunning, a sustained ridge walk above treeline with spectacular vistas and mountain scenery. The path takes us over another two summits, Mount Pierce (4,311 ft) and Mount Franklin (5,003 ft) before we descend into the trees to end our day at tonightโ€™s hut. We will settle in for the evening and enjoy another meal prepared by the friendly hut staff. Please note that if the weather today is uncooperative we will hike a safer, alternative route to this ridge hike.

  • Day 4 Day 4: White Mountains National Forest - Crawford Notch (Near Bretton Woods)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: White Mountains National Forest - Crawford Notch (Near Bretton Woods)

      Hiking Mileage: 4.4 miles

      Elevation Gain: 275 feet

      Elevation Loss: 1877 feet

      Shuttle: 15 minutes


      After our last breakfast together at our hut, we prepare for our final summit of the trip โ€“ Mount Jackson (4,052 ft). We will take in the view before we head off on our descent trail to begin our trek back toward the Appalachian Mountain Club Highland Center. We will catch a short shuttle back to the lodge where we enjoy a late lunch together and say goodbye to new friends and an amazing adventure.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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