Crawford Notch
Celebrated Crawford Notch Hiking Trip for Womenmay - october timeline
Wednesday night- Welcome to the Crawford Notch region! This area is known for its natural beauty, hiking, waterfalls and mountain views. This hiking trip for women over 40 will feature all of those and more!
After all the awesome women settle into their rooms at our lodging, we’ll gather for a meet-and-greet from 3-4pm with all the awesome women taking this Force of Nature Adventures hiking trip. I will start the introductions: My name is Tracey and I love hiking, dogs, chips/salsa and sangria!
This trip starts with a bang as we enjoy some hearty snacks and embark on our quest to catch the sunset at the top of Mt Willard in Crawford Notch State Park.
Mt. Willard provides one of the most breathtaking views of Crawford Notch. This gorgeous “52 with a view hike” is 919 ft of elevation and 3.2 miles round trip.
We will savor the view and then take in a beautiful sunset over the valley. Break out your headlamps for the hike back down! Back at our accommodations, we will enjoy dinner, chat around a cozy fire and indulge in smores and wine or hot cocoa.
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$1,200.00
This trip has a 2 person minimum; 6 person maximum.
Must sign up 2 weeks in advance to join this trip.
Thursday – We will start the day right with coffee and a hearty breakfast.
We will pack some sandwiches and homemade snacks and head out for the Frankenstein Cliff and Arethusa Falls trail. Bring your swim trunks for this “must do” 4.9-mile round trip, 1700 ft hike. Frankenstein Cliff has no monsters, but does provide a gorgeous view of Crawford Notch along with a very cool trestle built in 1893. Maybe we will see the Conway Scenic Train on our journey!
We will end the hike at the tallest waterfall in NH, Arethusa Falls. If the weather cooperates, we’ll kick back and enjoy the cool spray from the waterfall as we savor our lunch. We will drive back to the Inn for an hour or two of free time, meeting back up at 4pm to head to the gorgeously rustic winery for a wine or cider tasting! Their fine ciders and natural wines are produced and pressed onsite in a truly magical setting.
We go out for a scrumptious dinner and will try to get to bed early in anticipation of our early wake up call the next morning!
Friday – We will wake up early and bring some snacks to catch a spectacular sunrise on Cathedral Ledge! This is a short hike which boasts a phenomenal panoramic view for the White Mountains. We might be lucky enough to catch some climbers on White Horse Ledge. Although not all of us are morning people, this amazing view will convince you otherwise. We will enjoy coffee and snacks and head back down the mountain for a full breakfast at the inn.
After breakfast we will go to Diana’s Baths in nearby Bartlett. This is a must-see attraction in the White Mountains that includes a mix of potholes, waterfalls, cascades and slides. You can swim here if you bring your suit and the weather gods shine on us! This is a beautiful, short walk and the water is crystal clear. Rain or shine, there is no downside. I have seen bears in this location more than once!
We will enjoy a local lunch together and then go our separate ways.
This trip is considered Intermediate. You should be someone who feels comfortable spending the majority of the day hiking. To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, I recommend starting an exercise routine prior to departure. Endurance is critical for this trip.
What’s Included
Activities-All activities as outlined in itinerary.
Meals-All meals as indicated in itinerary. B-2, L-2, D-2
Transportation-To and from trail heads or restaurants.
Not included
Airport Transportation
Alcoholic beverages
Travel Insurance
Meals exclusive of itinerary
Costs for additional activities
Gratuity for your Force of Nature Adventures guide
Pricing
50% deposit due at booking. $200 of all deposits are non-refundable with a cancellation.
This trip has a 2 person minimum; 6 person maximum.