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northeast starter trip

White Mountains fall

Presidential ridge views, color-burst hardwoods, hut-to-hut option. Three nights.

NH 3 nights tent couple or solo summit views, photography

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We'll match this trip's vibe against live campsite, trail, fire and weather data and return a real itinerary you can save.

What the trip looks like

Day 1, Crawford Notch base

Set up at Dry River or near Crawford Notch, walk a short waterfall hike at dusk.

Camp
Dry River or Crawford Notch State Park.
Trails
  • Arethusa Falls (2.6 mi RT)
  • Mount Willard (3.2 mi RT)
Activities
camp setup, waterfall hike, campfire

Day 2, Mt. Washington flank

Up the Ammonoosuc to Lakes of the Clouds, decide on summit based on weather.

Camp
Same site.
Trails
  • Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail to Lakes of the Clouds (5 mi RT)
  • Summit add-on (1.4 mi RT)
Activities
alpine start, hut visit, weather call

Day 3, Kancamagus and home

Drive the Kancamagus for foliage, stop at Sabbaday Falls, head home.

Camp
Pack out morning.
Trails
  • Sabbaday Falls (0.6 mi RT)
  • Champney Falls (3.4 mi RT)
Activities
scenic drive, foliage stops, drive home

Day-by-day notes are curated starting points. Once you pick dates, Ranger pulls live availability, current trail conditions, active fire perimeters near the route, and a 7-day forecast at your anchor.

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