Thanks a million for the tip on Schillings! We will be coming off two days in the huts in July before heading to a B&B in Bethlehem, and I think Schillings is perfect for my Brit husband. A beer connoisseur!
What a great idea to issue 'stupid tickets'. I wish they would do that in the Adirondacks and also Grand Canyon National Park. There are some pretty ridiculous rescues. I will, however, read the links provided. We are fairly 'seasoned' hikers and my motto is "know your limit and hike within it"...
Lol Breeze. This is incredible advice and actually very sound and reasonable.
A friend of mine did the huts two summers ago and got caught in a thunderstorm between Lake and Madison huts. It was not fun, but something for her to talk about surviving after the fact.
This is a great back-up plan...
Hi! Thanks for info on terrain and Monroe being the better hit over Franklin. I noticed there is a place in Gorham called 'Top Notch Inn' and it looks like it might be a better night's sleep than the Pinkham Notch hostel (cheaper too). Thanks for this.
Thanks so much! I assume Boott Spur trail runs right into the Pinkham Notch Lodge. My maps indicate this would be a total mileage of 4.2 miles from Pinkham Notch to Lake of Clouds Hut. Plenty of time to dump our gear at the hut and perhaps explore Mt. Monroe and maybe even Mt. Franklin.
Thanks...
Hi folks. I am new to the forum and have planned a trip to the White Mountains this summer. We have a Monday night in July booked at Lake of the Clouds hut and then Tuesday night at Madison hut.
Question: If I park the car at Pinkham Notch does it seem reasonable that we can come up and...