White Mountains Backpacking Fundamentals: Garfield Loop

Take in the breathtaking views of many of New Hampshire's 48 4,000 footers, scramble a challenging section of trail and enjoy solitude of the Pemigewassett Wilderness at camp. This overnight fundamentals trip is the perfect way to get a taste of backpacking in the White Mountains while learning essential backpacking skills and climbing one of the 4,000 footers, or to kickstart your NH 4000 Footers 48. A challenging 13.3 mile loop will bring our group to the summit of Mount Garfield and along a short stretch of the famed Appalachian Trail. For a look at the elevation profile for this trip click here.

This trip is open to all though you will most likely find it suitable if you are:

- Beginner backpacker who wants to improve know-how

- Intermediate backpacker who wants to improve skills and modernize gear

- Advanced backpacker looking for a refresher or a new adventure

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