Journey through the dramatic high peaks of New Hampshire's White Mountains on this guided hut-to-hut hike.
Rising up at 6,289′, New Hampshire’s White Mountains are a stunning sight to behold. Dramatic, high peaks lead to sweeping vistas, gorgeous sunsets are replaced with spectacular sunrises, and rugged trails lead to rewarding adventure experiences. We spend most of our time following the iconic Appalachian Trail, but we take a few detours through other picturesque routes in the area. As we progress along the trail each day, we experience challenging terrain, stay in remote huts, and—weather permitting—we summit the incredible Mount Washington.
Along the way, our expert guides point out rare alpine vegetation, lead us to beautiful waterfalls and join us in experiencing the charm and camaraderie of these remote mountain huts. While our packs will be relatively light by normal backpacking standards, the trails we follow and the unpredictable mountain weather promise to provide a challenge to even the most seasoned outdoor enthusiast. Despite the challenge, the journey is more than worth it.
Looking for another option on the Appalachian Trail? Check out our Pemigewasset Wilderness hut-to-hut hiking trip.
Important Note:We will not be operating our Appalachian Trail Hut-to-Hut Hiking – Presidential Peaks adventure during the 2022 season. Dates for 2023 departures should be available late this summer.
Accommodations are owned and managed by AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club). While all REI guests must adhere to REI’s stated Covid policies at the time of travel, at present, AMC is not requiring other guests to be vaccinated or provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test. Sleeping arrangements at the huts are in co-ed bunkhouses shared with both REI trip participants and other AMC guests. Bathrooms are shared and there is a common indoor dining room for all guests. These huts are available to thru hikers and overnight guests so there is potential to be amongst guests who have not been vaccinated or tested while participating in this trip.