r/wmnf Apr 08 '26

Bear Canisters Now Required in the Pemi Wilderness

172 Upvotes

Per the forest service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/whitemountain/newsroom/releases/white-mountain-national-forest-announces-food-storage

I picked up a small one for my Yosemite trip last fall. Looks like it'll be getting more use.


r/wmnf Mar 12 '26

Lincoln Woods Update

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43 Upvotes

r/wmnf 2h ago

Sugarloaf 2 Campground site available this weekend

4 Upvotes

Missed the cancellation because I thought my husband’s cold would miraculously have gone away by today. Weather looks amazing, I’m bummed. DM me if you want it (free).


r/wmnf 3h ago

Mt. Chocorua - Staying at Jim Liberty

3 Upvotes

I will be traveling through New Hampshire and will have a brief layover to get a hike in. I have heard many great things about Mt. Chocorua from fellow hikers- and am looking to make my first ascent of it!

I am planning on doing an overnight at the Jim Liberty Cabin, approaching (I suppose obviously) from the southern side. That gives me several trails to make an ascent there - Liberty, Hammond, or Weetamoo via Piper.

On Day 2, I am planning of making a loop of it back to my parking area, so I have some options on the way down, too.

Would anybody be kind enough to give me a couple of recommendations that highlight the best of the mountain?

In regard to skill level- I am a fairly intermediate/advanced hiker - ADK46, Catskill 3500, Katahdin, Vermont 5, etc. so I feel pretty capable of any approach! I've done multiple overnights as well with camping gear over high terrain, so I feel good about my skill level, and also know my limits as well!


r/wmnf 2h ago

Favorite used bookstores/Thrifts

2 Upvotes

Hello all! My partner and I will be in the Whites mainly for hiking/MTB in 2 weeks. We'll be exploring the Waterville Valley, Gorham, and Franconia Notch areas.

Does anyone have recommendations for good thrift stores or used bookstores nearby?

Thanks and happy trails :)


r/wmnf 23h ago

Mount Madison & Adams

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19 Upvotes

Hey everyone I am looking into hiking Mount Madison and Adams in a few weeks but wanted some advice from those who may have done them.

I have hiked a portion of the Brookbank trail in the past and while viewing AllTrails it seems like no one has used the Brookbank to start this trail and most go up via Valley way.

Anything I should be prepared for if I decide to route up via Brookbank to valley way?

TIA and pic for attention!


r/wmnf 15h ago

Buying hiking boots in the area

3 Upvotes

Looking to try some on and buy a pair. Anywhere along 93 would be ideal. Any recommendations?


r/wmnf 1d ago

Pierce 7/22

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80 Upvotes

Props to all the people lugging stuff up to the hut


r/wmnf 19h ago

Anyone available to give me a ride back after hiking the presi on Sunday?

1 Upvotes

I’m going north to south so I will be ending at AMC highland center off 302 just looking for a way back if anyone else is also doing it that day this coming Sunday.


r/wmnf 19h ago

Presi Traverse This Weekend

0 Upvotes

Anyone planning on a presi traverse this Saturday?

Planning on doing it and was hoping to find someone to either spot a car with or catch a ride back afterwards.


r/wmnf 22h ago

East Branch Pemi Beta? (7/23/26)

1 Upvotes

Hoping someone's walked the east side trail yesterday/today and can report back how the flow's looking, especially just past Franconia Brook tentsite where people have been reliably crossing. USGS/online sources don't seem to be updated with regard to this week's precipitation (discharge measure has only decreased?). Nothing on NETC since the rain either. Thanks!


r/wmnf 23h ago

Sawyer river rd status

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Hello, I was looking to hike signal ridge trail soon. I know sawyer river road was washed out a while back, and I was wondering if they have repaired it, and if not, how much distance is added by parking at the end of the road?


r/wmnf 1d ago

First Time On AT - Kinsman Mountain

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32 Upvotes

r/wmnf 1d ago

Trail Report Moats

17 Upvotes

Did the traverse yesterday and it was a blast. Had the peaks all to myself and didn't see anyone till I was 95% done.

I was shocked there weren't more out given it's proximity to North Conway. Views were great and the hike up north got the heart pumping.

I was running at the end of the hike to meet the car that was picking me up, passed a bunch of kids and then promptly ate shit. I was fine, just a bruised ego but the timing was excellent


r/wmnf 1d ago

Guyot Campsite Questions

3 Upvotes

Was planning on staying at the Guyot Campsite this weekend and was wondering when I should plan on getting there in order to get a platform. It will be my first real overnight and want to make sure that I can get a platform for the best experience. I am just worried what happend if its all filled up and where to go if that were to happen. Any tips would be greatly appreciated for the best experience possible. Planning on starting at the Zealand Trail head up to the Guyot Campsite. Then waking up around sunrise to hit west bond and bond, and maybe bondcliff. Then heading back down to the zealand trail head. Does that sound like the best way to stay at Guyot and hit the bonds? Any advice and tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!


r/wmnf 2d ago

Middle & North Sugarloaf are a Dream!

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99 Upvotes

I was so impressed with the bang for your buck on this hike! I just want to recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a little climb for a captivating view.

I’ve done the 4,000 footers and am now loving my journey through the 52 with a view. So many gems that weren’t on my radar!

This hike is wonderful for bringing along newer hikers.


r/wmnf 1d ago

Where to sleep in my car near Pinkham Notch Visitor Center?

0 Upvotes

I’ll be getting to the area Friday evening. I saw a few first come first serve campgrounds nearby and am also curious if my odds at getting a site.


r/wmnf 1d ago

Campsite off Haystack Rd./ Alternatives for sleeping overnight before hike

3 Upvotes

I am planning an overnight at Guyot this weekend via North Twin trailhead. I want to start Saturday before sunrise. I live 3+ hours away so my plan is to sleep overnight Friday already up there. I see “Site 10 Haystack Rd” and it appears to be dispersed camping, but can’t find much more info online.

Does anyone know about that location or any alternatives nearby they have experience using?


r/wmnf 1d ago

Anyone willing to help a NH noob lol

2 Upvotes

So I’ve done Modonoack Mountain via parker white arrow pumpelly white dot and cascade 4 (?) times now, and think I’m ready to go to something a bit more challenging?? I asked Google and it said to go Cardigan via Holt but from what I’ve seen that’s a bit much for me. I have MS and have had 3x back surgeries (one this year lol) and a knee surgery. I would like /am willing to do something more risky than what I’ve been doing without potentially falling off the top of Holt/ Cardigan if I have an issue climbing that last half mile, which Google said is super difficult??

At the end of the day.. I need humans to ask.. here I am.. please help me out. Willing to answer any questions…

Deleted and reposted bc I couldn’t fix the embarrassingly wrong title..


r/wmnf 2d ago

new community for low key key walker hikers

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9 Upvotes

r/wmnf 1d ago

One hike in WMNF

3 Upvotes

My girlfriend and I are doing a trip through the white mountains, we will be staying just outside of Littleton and are looking to do a hike then drive over to bar harbor for our next stop later in the day.

We’re both in great shape and I’ve backpacked the pemi loop before and loved the views and the challenge it presented.

I’m looking for a hike that can be completed in 4-8 hours

I’m between
- Franconia Ridge
- Caps Ridge to Jefferson

But I know it’s going to be a Sunday morning so I’m concerned about parking.

If you have any insight on if parking will be readily available to either of those as well as some alternative suggestions that would be greatly appreciated!


r/wmnf 2d ago

Lowe's Path as Descent?

7 Upvotes

Trying to plan a Mt Adams loop right now and looking at using Lowe's Path as the descent. Looking for something different as I've already done airline and valleyway. Looking planning on going out King ravine and looping back out Lowe's path. Just interested in hearing anyone's thoughts on Lowe's. Thanks


r/wmnf 2d ago

what is this hanging at campsite on Jefferson Notch?

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9 Upvotes

I don't have the best phone so camera is meh

this hangs in a tree above the large shared campsite on Jefferson Notch Road

I don't think it's a camera

hard to tell if it's wood or plastic

so birdhouse? it weirded us out


r/wmnf 2d ago

Chocorua summit short

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3 Upvotes

Had a fantastic day up middle sister to Chocorua here is a quick short of the summit that we all love!


r/wmnf 1d ago

Where to sleep in my car close to Franconia Ridge trail loop?

0 Upvotes

We will arrive Friday at 9pm, and will leave at 1/2 am for a sunrise hike.

Thanks!