Mahoosuc Notch - 3 days / 2 nights
Known infamously as the toughest mile on the Appalachian Trail, the Mahoosuc Notch is the highlight of this 3-day adventure. While not as busy as some of the trails in the White Mountains, this 20+ mile backpacking trip traverses the Mahoosuc Mountain Range and includes a state border crossing between Maine and New Hampshire. In addition to the well maintained lean-to and tent sites, you will also summit Old Speck Mountain which is Maine's third highest peak. Depending on the time of year, you are likely to encounter Appalachian Trail thru-hikers as they make their way to Mt. Katahdin. The 1-mile long Mahoosuc Notch is a deep ravine sandwiched between Mahoosuc Mountain and Fulling Mill Mountain. This stretch is littered with house-sized boulders that have been shed by the mountains creating a maze of challenges as you squeeze over, around, and under them. You are often crawling and dragging or pushing your pack through narrow openings as you navigate through nature's obstacle course.
Adventure Details:
Location: White Mountains, NH
Duration: 3 days - 2 nights
Distance: 20 miles
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Difficulty: Strenuous
RUBICON Adventure Plans Include:
Standard Package:
Welcome Letter – Personalized welcome letter introducing you to the trip and package.
RUBICON Adventure Plan – Detailed adventure overview, daily itinerary, logistics support plan, communications and safety information, and trip specific resources.
Maps – RUBICON Adventure Consultants provide maps with route, trail, campsite, and water point information highlighted. Start point/trailhead directions.
Gear List – Adventure specific gear lists which include individual and group gear requirements.
Meal Plan – Menu of proven meal plan recommendations with associated grocery lists. (not provided with 1-day Adventures)
Recommendation List – A comprehensive list of restaurants, breweries, pubs, grocery stores, gear provisioning, lodging, and hidden local spots for pre/post-adventure needs.
RUBICON Adventure Consultants Velcro Gear Patch.
RUBICON Adventure Consultants Sticker (for your water bottle, YETI, or laptop).
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