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WHITE MOUNTAINS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
4-day Hut to Hut Hiking Trips
Hike with me in one of my most favorite places in the world! I have done both of these itineraries, and spent multiple nights at the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) huts, and I cannot wait to bring you with me this summer.
TWO TRIP OPTIONS:
Cost: $1,350
June 25-28, 2026
Lakes of the Clouds Hut >
Mitzpah Spring Hut
August 13-16, 2026
Galehead Hut >
Zealand Falls Hut
TRIP ONE ITINERARY
Day 1
- Rendezvous at the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Highland Center in Crawford Notch
- Check-in: starts at 3:00pm
- Briefing with our Guide at approx. 5:30pm
- Borrow gear from L.L. Bean Gear Room, if needed (FREE!)
- Meals: Dinner
- Accommodation: AMC Highland Center (private bunk rooms for our group)
Day 2
- Morning briefing with our Guide
- Shuttle to Trailhead
- Hike Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead Parking Lot > Lakes of the Clouds Hut (3.2 miles, 2,300ft elevation gain, 0ft elevation loss + additional 1.6 miles if we summit MW)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Lakes of the Clouds Hut (highest of all the AMC Huts!)
- Possible 4,000 footer summits: Mount Washington
- Hiking Level: Challenging
Day 3
- Hike Lakes of the Clouds Hut > Mitzpah Spring Hut (4.7 miles, 1,000ft elevation gain, 2,000ft elevation loss)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Mitzpah Spring Hut
- Possible 4,000 footer summits: Monroe, Eisenhauer, Pierce
- Hiking Level: Challenging
Day 4
- Hike Mitzpah Spring Hut > AMC Highland Center (2.6 miles, 0ft elevation gain, 2,000ft elevation loss)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Possible 4,000 footer summits: Jackson
- Hiking Level: Moderate
- Everyone departs home!
TRIP TWO ITINERARY
Day 1
- Rendezvous at the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Highland Center in Crawford Notch
- Check-in: starts at 3:00pm
- Briefing with our Guide at approx. 5:30pm
- Borrow gear from L.L. Bean Gear Room, if needed (FREE!)
- Meals: Dinner
- Accommodation: AMC Highland Center (private bunk rooms for our group)
Day 2
- Morning briefing with our Guide
- Shuttle to Trailhead
- Hike Gale River Trailhead > Galehead Hut (5miles, 2,500ft elevation gain, 0ft elevation loss)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Galehead Hut (most remote of all the AMC Huts!)
- Possible 4,000 footer summit: Galehead
- Hiking Level: Challenging
Day 3
- Hike Galehead Hut > Zealand Falls Hut (6.25 miles, 1,700ft elevation gain, 2,800ft elevation loss)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Zealand Falls Hut (amazing river to cool off!)
- Possible 4,000 footer summits: South Twin & Zealand
- Hiking Level: Challenging
Day 4
- Hike Zealand Falls Hut > Zealand Trailhead (2.7 miles, 0ft elevation gain, 700ft elevation loss)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Hiking Level: Easy
- Shuttle to AMC Highland Center and depart home!
ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR BOTH TRIPS
Included:
- 3 nights accommodation (1 night Lodge + 2 nights Huts)
- 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners (all meals)
- Private Certified AMC Guide during entire trek
- Access to AMC's L.L. Bean Gear Room (to borrow items like sleeping bag, backpack, trekking poles, FOR FREE)
- 1-year AMC Membership (value: $50)
- Shuttle to and from Trailheads and AMC Highland Center
- Parking at AMC Highland Center
- Pre-trip call with Meredith to go over expectations, packing list, and answer all questions
- Detailed Packing List provided by Meredith
- 8-week Fitness Training Plan provided by Meredith
- Photo album of our trip shot by Meredith, delivered digitally for you to print or post on social!
- Extra goodies from AMC & Meredith :)
Not included:
- Transportation to and from your home and AMC Highland Center in Crawford Notch
- Travel insurance
- Extra snacks you must have
Things to know about the Huts:
- Yes real bathrooms
- Yes drinkable water
- No showers
- No Wifi
- No electrical outlets (BYO power bank to charge phones, watches, etc)
- Bunk rooms are co-ed and shared amongst other hikers
- Meals are hot and served family-style with other hikers
- Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated
- The staff are the friendliest, kindest people you have ever met!
AMC Highland Center is lodge/hotel style and has all the usual modern amenities like showers, etc
*VERY IMPORTANT NOTE ON PHYSICAL ABILITY*
Difficulty + Grit Rating: Challenging
- You don't need to be an expert hiker at all, but you do need to be physically capable and mentally willing to hike up to 3,000 feet elevation gain and/or loss in a single day, with a 23-28lb pack, AND 3 days in a row
- Days 1 & 2 will be the most challenging (up to 6-8 hours each day)
- Day 3 will be Easy / Moderate (approx. 2-3 hours)
- Weather in the White Mountains can be finicky, change often, and add to the difficulty of a hike – a good attitude in inclement weather conditions is a must!
- There are no "opt out" options, hiking is required each day
Itineraries are subject to change due to weather and the safety discretion of the guide.
HOW TO BOOK (over the phone only through Appalachian Mountain Club):
June Trip
(Lakes > Mitzpah 6/25-28)
Group Reservation: #759045 Meredith Ewenson Custom Adventure
August Trip
(Galehead > Zealand 8/13-16)
Group Reservation: #759053 Meredith Ewenson Custom Adventure
Cost: $1,350
Pay in full only. There are no refunds for cancellations.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to me:
hello@meredithewenson.com or Instagram @meredithewenson
- Call AMC Reservations Line: 603-466-2727 (open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm ET)
- Give them the Group Reservation # based on the trip you want to attend (see below, note each trip has a DIFFERENT reservation #)
June Trip
(Lakes > Mitzpah 6/25-28)
Group Reservation: #759045 Meredith Ewenson Custom Adventure
August Trip
(Galehead > Zealand 8/13-16)
Group Reservation: #759053 Meredith Ewenson Custom Adventure
Cost: $1,350
Pay in full only. There are no refunds for cancellations.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to me:
hello@meredithewenson.com or Instagram @meredithewenson
Immerse in nature.
Meet like-minded friends.
Step out of your comfort zone.
Past Trip: White Mountains, New Hampshire
SEPTEMBER 2025
Photo credit: MEREDITH EWENSON
Join me on a group hiking trip if you want to:
Meet like-minded people who enjoy a similar lifestyle
Immerse yourself in a new nature landscape to be inspired by its beauty
Get some solid nature time to re-ground, reset & reconnect with yourself
Practice presence & mindfulness in nature
Feel good & be active outdoors! Maybe stretch out of your comfort zone!
Take a solo trip without “taking a solo trip” (or “meet up” with a friend or Instagram friend that doesn’t live near you!)
Be guided by a local & learn more about the culture, food, landscape, & more.
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Past Trip: Salkantay Trek in Peru
MAY 2024
Photo credit: dasha AFANASEVA
Past Trip: Laugavegur Trek Iceland
SEPTEMBER 2023
PHOTO CREDIT: CASSOUKI
"I'm deeply grateful for this experience, and my heart feels restored and happy."
- ICELAND group hiking TRIP PARTICIPANT
“I was a bit nervous to have joined the trip solo, as this was my first international solo trip, but my apprehension quickly vanished when I met the wonderful 15 like-minded individuals who also signed up for the adventure. The group bonded seamlessly and unforgettable memories were built.”
- PERu group hiking TRIP PARTICIPANT
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