Deep into the wilderness of New Hampshire is a serene 30-mile trail with some of the best views of the White Mountains. Alongside an all-women team, you’ll hike the iconic Pemi Loop and learn the skills of backpacking on a three-day trek, helping you gain confidence overnighting in the wild. But it gets better. Transportation, reservation for accommodations, camping equipment? It’s all taken care of. With like-minded women and a supportive guide, you’ll make your way above-treeline for the breathtaking ridge traverse and summit ten of New Hampshire’s famous 4,000 footers. With no obstacles in the way and plenty of rewarding hiking through pristine forests, you’ll gain a new understanding that you can do this too.
If you’ve been wanting to go out into the wild for a night or two, but it’s just too big of a hassle to organize everything, the Pemi Loop hike comes to the rescue! An incredibly experienced guide has got you covered—round-trip transportation from the Greater Boston area, group camping equipment, tents and backpacks if you haven’t got them, and overnight stays at AMC-managed tent sites. All of that in a supporting, all-women environment with unparalleled views of the White Mountains!
Start your day at the famous Lincoln Woods trailhead and cross the suspension bridge over the Pemigewasset River—and you’zre on your way! This first day spans 10 miles of terrain, where you will summit Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln and Mt. Lafayette! This is an incredible day of above-treeline hiking as over 3 miles of your time is spent on Franconia Ridge where you’ll enjoy 360-degree views of the entire White Mountain National Forest! Spend the night at the AMC-managed Greenleaf Hut after a family-style hot dinner, in an indoor shared bunk room with fellow hikers and get the well-deserved, blissful sleep your body will be craving!
Distance: 13 miles / 21 km
Today’s hike is the shortest of the three days totaling 7.5 miles including a brief out-and-back summit of Galehead Mountain once you arrive at the next destination! Leave Greenleaf Hut after a full family-style breakfast is prepared for you by the Hut Cru, and climb back up Lafayette, making your way to the AMC Galehead Hut. This traverse of the Garfield Ridge trail is one of the most strenuous days of above and below treeline hiking, and you will have time to be patient and deliberate as you explore the beautiful forest in between huts. Once you arrive at Galehead Hut, before dinner you can quickly summit Galehead Mountain, where you will get views looking back down at the hut with the surrounding mountains as its backdrop. Experience another peaceful, quiet night’s rest before taking on your longest hiking day of the trip tomorrow!
Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km
On the final day of the trek you’ll get one of the best views in the entire White Mountain National Forest—the magnificent view off of Bondcliff! There’s really nothing like it, and the effort it takes to get there makes it all the more memorable. You will hike over 14 miles today to wrap up your adventure, with the vast majority of this distance being gradually downhill and flat as you descend below treeline for your last time. Cross meandering streams and ultimately follow the old train trusses back to Lincoln Woods. The downhill hiking will be relaxing and the pace on the flat terrain out to Lincoln Woods can be taken as quickly or slowly as your body wants after two intense days of above treeline exploring!
Distance: 14 miles / 22.5 km
What you get on this adventure:
Special dietary requirements can be accommodated, please let us know upon booking.
What’s not included:
Hiking the Pemi Loop is ideal for experienced hikers who want to push their limits and challenge themselves to some serious distance and elevation gain. White Mountain hiking experience is a huge plus, and if you haven’t hiked the Whites at all, be prepared for steep and technical climbs unlike other areas of the country. Expect the hike to be around 30-35 miles, depending on optional spurs, with the approximate elevation gain of 10,000 feet.
If you’d like to explore some other areas in New Hampshire, check out this hiking tour of the Presidential Traverse or New Hampshire’s 4k-footers.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Hiking the Pemi Loop can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Your guides will pick you up (and drop you off at the end of the trip) anywhere in the Greater Boston area. To get there, most people fly into Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, you’ll decide on the best place to meet.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in New Hampshire, please refer to New Hampshire’s COVID-19 information.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
For set dates, a 50% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount must be paid 90 calendar days prior to the trip departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.
Be prepared for inclement weather while hiking in the White Mountains. If it is determined that the weather will be dangerously inclement, your guides will do their best to reschedule your event. If dangerous weather is unavoidable and the reschedule date will not work for you, a full refund will be given.
It was spectacular from start to finish. Super organized and friendly, with amazing views too. So convenient for a day trip and highly recommended!