Hiking Programs
The White Mountains are known the world over for their beautiful hiking trails, including the famous Appalachian Trail. Our hikes range from pleasant strolls through the countryside to rigorous overnight treks over the mighty Presidential Range. We provide a great box lunch and transportation to and from the trails depending on the hike. Participants need to bring sturdy hiking shoes, 1.5 to 2 liters of water, a small backpack, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and clothing based on the weather. As well as our scheduled hikes, private hikes can be arranged at any difficulty level on most days by reservation.
Full Moon Geocache Hike
Lonesome Lake Hike
Sunset Picnic Hike
Welch Dickey Loop
call 888-289-1020 for more information or reservations.
Welch Dickey Loop
If you are up for an exciting White Mountain adventure, then join the Eastern Mountain Sports guides on a fun and challenging loop hike of Welch and Dickie Mountains. Cross over bubbling streams and climb 1800 ft into the scrubby brush of the alpine vegetation zone. You will be rewarded with stunning ledge views early on as an incentive to keep pushing to the next summit. Bask in the beautiful New England summer sun as you savor two hard earned summits and your delicious boxed lunch. This trail is a moderate 4.5 mile loop. This hike meets at the Welch Dickey Trailhead at 8:00 am.
$75 per person, includes box lunch
Reservations Recommended
Sunset Picnic Hike,
A sunset picnic hike with beautiful views and soft evening light is the perfect way to finish off a busy summer day. Join the Eastern Mountain Sports guides at Tenney Mountain for an inspiring hike up nearby Rattle Snake Mountain to take in golden summer views of Squam Lake and enjoy a delicious picnic of cheeses, crackers, summer meats and other special treats. We’ll take the old Bridal Path Trail, which is a moderate .9 mile path maintained by UNH, to the summit and spread out a blanket to enjoy our feast and soak up the cool evening air. As the sun sinks lower in the sky, we’ll pack up and head down among a wash of pink and orange hues. This hike is perfect for families on vacation and couples who want a unique dinner date.
$75 per person, includes box lunch
Meet at Tenney at 6pm return 9pm
Appalachian Trail to Lonesome Lake
Muddy your boots along a beautiful section of the infamous Appalachian Trail. Each year over 1,000 hikers set out on the quest to cover the 2,000 mi from Georgia to Maine. Join in the fun with a scenic hike along NH’s section of the AT to Lonesome Lake. This four mile hike crosses streams and brooks and winds its way up through several switchbacks to the Lonesome Lake, a beautiful back country lake surrounded by lush forests. Make your way around the lake and stop in to see one of the AMC’s historic back country huts, the Lonesome Lake Hut. This hike is a moderate trail perfect for families and hikers of all ages. This hike meets at the Lonesome Lake Trailhead at 9:00am
$75 per person, includes box lunch
Full moon/geocaching hikes
Who says you cant see in the dark? Join us at Tenney Mountain, for a moonlight hike up the mountain. Learn the basics of a using a GPS and get to try them out by looking for some caching on the trails.
Please bring warm clothes, H2O, flashlight or headlamp.
Call office to sign up, meet at Tenney Mountain times TBA
DATES: July 17Th, August 15th, September 14th, October 13th.
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