Spectacular mountain train ride through Crawford Notch

Hike and stay at the picturesque backwoods Zealand Falls hut

Cycle downhill through Crawford Notch State Park

First and last night stay at the charming Cranmore Mountain Lodge

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2008 DATES/COSTS:
June 24th – 27th
August 19th – 22nd
Package for 1 person- $695
Package for 2 people- $1095

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GROUP SIZE: 2-8 people

MEALS: Look for (B,L,D) in itinerary for meals provided during trip. All breakfasts will be provided. Lunches will be catered by a fantastic local delicatessen Chef's Market and prepared fresh. Dinner will only be provided on day two while staying at Zealand Falls hut. You will be on your own for all other snacks and dinners.

STYLE OF TRIP: These trips combine beautiful mountain and valley views with hiking and biking. Accommodations will be two nights in a lodge and one night in a wilderness hut. The hut is coed and provides mattresses, pillows, and blankets. Biking gear can be packed separately and transported with bikes on day three where you can change before the descent back to the Cranmore Mountain Lodge.

MEETING TIME & PLACE: We will meet on day two at 9am after a hearty power breakfast in the game room of The Cranmore Mountain Lodge. From here we shuttle downtown where we can gather any last minute supplies before departure. At 10:15am we prepare to board the train with our hiking gear and depart for Crawford Depot, up Crawford Notch.

TRIP LEVEL:

Moderate/Strenuous
This trip is rated due to the variety of activities and a steep, very fast, descent by bike on day three. You should be comfortable with bunk style sleeping conditions and should have good bike handling skills. Day two and three hike will be roughly 3-4 hours at 5.5 miles on moderate grade terrain. Day three bike will be roughly 2-4 hours at 25 miles, mostly downhill and flat.

Included With Trip
Meals where indicated
3 nights lodging
Van support for biking
Trekking poles upon request
Overnight sleeping gear for hut
Friendly and experienced local guides

Not Included
Bike and helmet
Dinners (day1,3,4), snacks and evening entertainment
Travel insurance

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For more information, or to book your very own Eastern Mountain Sports adventure, call our travel guru Becky Harrison at
888-755-8735
or e-mail us at becky@emstrek.com.

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Click here to reserve your spot with a $150 deposit.

Why settle on one activity when you can do them all!

At EMSTrek we like to offer something a little different on all our adventures. This trip is a unique way to enjoy the outdoors and offers travelers the opportunity to experience the very best of what the White Mountains has to offer.

Hop aboard the Notch Train for an exhilarating ride back in time on the historic 133 year old railroad. Once thought to be an impossible feat due to sheer cliffs and rugged terrain, the railway lives on and continues to amaze travelers looking to get a birds-eye view of the magnificent valley. On the train we sit and gaze out large panoramic windows and listen to a historical narrative of the railroad and surrounding area. A perfect way to begin an adventure packed trip.

Once arriving at Crawford Depot in late afternoon, we step off the train and shake out our legs for hiking. After gearing up we make our way to the trail and begin our journey even further away from civilization. Slowly, sounds of the train surrender to the whispers of wind racing through the trees. While hiking to the hut we always keep an eye out for the occasional moose grazing or taking an afternoon stroll.

At Zealand Falls hut we settle in and take time to explore the surroundings of our new home for the night. The hut provides access to beautiful waterfalls and again is a great spot to watch for wildlife. At 6pm we get ready for a hearty backcountry dinner and wake at 7am to a delicious breakfast before heading back out on the trail.

By mid afternoon we break-out from the thick canopy of lush forest and meet up with our bikes. A van will safely transport bikes from The Cranmore Mountain Lodge to Crawford Depot for the exhilarating ride down Crawford Notch, back into town. We ride along the lower part of the valley and look up at the steep cliffs where the Notch Train winds through the mountainside. Tonight you are free to explore town and take pleasure in the great nightlife and entertainment. You have just finished a true White Mountain multi-sport adventure!

Private dates can be arranged for larger groups. Give us a call to speak with a guide for more information, or book your next trip right online with a $150 deposit!

Itinerary

Day one: Check in to the Cranmore Mountain Lodge between 3pm and 9pm

Day two: (B,L,D) Hike- 5.5 miles
Meet at 9am in the game room of the lodge. After going over gear we shuttle downtown and wait to board the Notch Train at 10:15. Your guide will temporarily part ways after you board the train to pick up lunches, but will meet back up with the group at Crawford Depot. After lunch we gear up and hike to Zealand Falls hut. Tonight we sleep overnight at Zealand Falls hut.

Day three: (B,L) Hike- 5.5 miles/ Bike- 25 miles
Leave hut after 7am breakfast and hike back to Crawford Depot. Meet bikes and eat lunch before riding back to The Cranmore Mountain Lodge. Evening is free to enjoy town.

Day four: (B) Departure

Gear List

All biking gear not used while hiking should be packed in a separate bag and kept with bikes at the lodge on day 2. A van will transport bikes from the lodge to Crawford Depot on day three where you can change and leave behind hiking gear for transport back to the lodge.

Hiking:
Backpack w/ rain cover and internal frame support
Hiking boots
2 pairs of socks
Shirts or Tops- wicking material, Techwick®         
Hiking Pants- zip-off legs are great! Please, no jeans
Fleece Pullover and Pants- 100 or 200 weight Polartec® or Powerstretch®
Warm jacket
Waterproof top and bottom, just in case
32 oz. Nalgene water bottle
Gels, energy bars and powder drinks
Book or journal for evening downtime (optional)

Biking:
Helmet- *must be worn at all times while riding*
Road or hybrid bike
Small day pack to hold bike gear and clothes for day three ride
Padded biking shorts
Biking tights (optional)
Biking jersey or other wicking material (Techwick®), no cotton please
Windbreaker jacket
Lightweight biking socks
Biking shoes and socks
Biking gloves
Bike water bottle or hydration pack and bladder
Bike lock (optional)
Spare bike tubes and lube
Gels, energy bars and powder drinks

Other:
Casual cloths for dinner and evening entertainment
Personal Items- toothbrush/paste, eye care, bar soap, deodorant, etc…
Sunglasses and sun block
Insect repellent
Small camera

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For more information, or to book your very own Eastern Mountain Sports adventure, call our travel guru Becky Harrison at
888-755-8735 or e-mail us at becky@emstrek.com.