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Join us on an adventure! We have a wide variety of activities that we offer year-round. These include many hiking opportunities of various degrees of difficulty, both mountain and road cycling, paddling on ponds, rivers, and the ocean, and other unique opportunities from time-to-time.

EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 2019 Katahdin Trip
    2019 Katahdin Trip
    Fri, Aug 16
    Baxter Park
    Aug 16, 2019, 3:00 PM – Aug 19, 2019, 9:00 AM
    Baxter Park, Baxter Park Rd, Millinocket, ME 04462, USA
    This is our sixth trip to Baxter Park in Maine to climb Mount Katahdin. We've been to the Baxter area another four times. If you're looking for someone with experience, look no further. We'll climb Katahdin on one day and explore Baxter's secrets places the other day.
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Past Events

  • Northern Presi Hiking Weekend
    Northern Presi Hiking Weekend
    Fri, Jul 19
    Moose Brook State Park
    Jul 19, 2019, 6:00 PM – Jul 21, 2019, 5:00 PM
    Moose Brook State Park, 30 Jimtown Rd, Gorham, NH 03581, USA
    This is the third and last preparation hike for the trip to Baxter State Park in August. Each of these three hikes increased the distance, elevation, and ruggedness of the hike.
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  • Flume Slide Hike
    Flume Slide Hike
    Sat, Jun 29
    Franconia Notch Bike Path
    Jun 29, 2019, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Franconia Notch Bike Path , Welch and Dickey Mt Trail, Thornton, NH 03285, USA
    This is the second of three preparation hikes for the trip to Baxter State Park in August. Each of these three hikes will increase the distance, elevation, and ruggedness of the hike.
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  • Monroe & Eisenhower
    Monroe & Eisenhower
    Thu, Dec 27
    Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead
    Dec 27, 2018, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead, Base Station Rd, Jefferson, NH 03583, USA
    We'll hike the Ammonoosuc Trail to Lakes of the Clouds before attempting Mount Monroe. Depending on many factors, we may attempt Eisenhower as well. This hike is scheduled for 12/27, but may be delayed to the 28 or 29 due to weather.
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  • Narragansett Trail Part III Redux
    Narragansett Trail Part III Redux
    Sat, Dec 15
    See the driving directions for details
    Dec 15, 2018, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    See the driving directions for details
    Come join us while we figure out what went wrong last time. We'll retry the last few miles of the Narragansett Trail (from the southern terminus).
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  • Black Friday Hike
    Black Friday Hike
    Fri, Nov 23
    Mount Cube, NH
    Nov 23, 2018, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Mount Cube, NH
    This will be our eighth annual Black Friday climb. Mount Cube is one of the first mountains Appalachian Trail north-bounders meet in NH. The mountain is on the 52 with a View list. There should be several great views from the summit and nearby ledges.
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  • Narragansett Trail Part III
    Narragansett Trail Part III
    Mon, Nov 12
    See the driving directions for details
    Nov 12, 2018, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    See the driving directions for details
    Come explore one of the longer historic trails in RI/CT. We'll be doing the third and final leg of this hike, all of which is in CT.
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  • Backpacking AT in Maine
    Backpacking AT in Maine
    Sat, Oct 06
    Appalachian Trail
    Oct 06, 2018, 10:00 AM – Oct 13, 2018, 4:00 PM
    Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail, Kingfield, ME 04947, USA
    We will start in the Bigelow Preserve near Eustis, Maine. We'll follow the Fire Warden's Trail from Stratton Brook Pond to the col between West Peak and Avery Peak of the Bigelows and then follow the Appalachian Trail to Monson, Maine. This is a seven day trek with no restocking along the way.
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  • Staying Found
    Staying Found
    Sat, Sep 22
    32 Hope RD, Cranston, RI 02921
    Sep 22, 2018, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    32 Hope RD, Cranston, RI 02921
    Learn essential land navigation skills using maps, compass, gps, and smart phones. Gain confidence at the end of the day practicing your new skills with a navigation game.
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  • The North/South Trail Challenge
    The North/South Trail Challenge
    Sun, Aug 26
    George Washington State Campground and M
    Aug 26, 2018, 6:00 AM
    George Washington State Campground and M, 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814, USA
    This event is put on by TriMom Productions. It is a mountain bike race across the state of RI from George Washington State Park to Burlingame State Park. See below for details.
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  • ADK Summits Trip
    ADK Summits Trip
    Fri, Aug 10
    Adirondack Loj Road
    Aug 10, 2018, 2:00 PM – Aug 13, 2018, 10:00 PM
    Adirondack Loj Road, Adirondack Loj Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA
    We'll head to the Adirondacks for a three-day trip where we'll participate in two day hikes of varying distances. Details and registration to follow!
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  • Mount Chocorua (Overnight)
    Mount Chocorua (Overnight)
    Fri, Jul 13
    WHITE LEDGE CAMPGROUND
    Jul 13, 2018, 5:00 PM – Jul 15, 2018, 9:00 AM
    WHITE LEDGE CAMPGROUND, Chocorua Mountain Hwy, Albany, NH 03818, USA
    Classic northeastern mountain. Though far from being a 4000'er, this peak is not to be trivialized. We'll be taking a more strenuous route - but far more scenic - than the last time.
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  • Backpacking AT in NH
    Backpacking AT in NH
    Sat, Jun 30
    Dartmouth College/Hanover Inn
    Jun 30, 2018, 8:00 AM – Jul 03, 2018, 6:00 PM
    Dartmouth College/Hanover Inn, Hanover, NH 03755, USA
    This is an aggressive 4-day backpacking trek from Dartmouth to Glencliff in western NH. We will average about 12 miles per day over NH terrain, gaining about 13,000' elevation.
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  • Narragansett Trail Part II
    Narragansett Trail Part II
    Sat, Jun 16
    See the driving directions for details
    Jun 16, 2018, 9:00 AM
    See the driving directions for details
    Come explore one of the longer historic trails in RI/CT. We'll be doing the second leg of this hike, with most of it being in CT.
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  • Mount Nancy and Nancy Falls
    Mount Nancy and Nancy Falls
    Sat, Jun 09
    Nancy Pond Trailhead
    Jun 09, 2018, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Nancy Pond Trailhead, Hart's Location, NH 03812, USA
    Second prep hike for ADKs. Includes visiting one of the finest waterfalls in NH.
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  • Sandwich Mountain
    Sandwich Mountain
    Sat, May 12
    Sandwich Mountain Trailhead
    May 12, 2018, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Sandwich Mountain Trailhead, Waterville Valley, NH 03259, USA
    This will include options to Jennings and Noon peak. This is the first preparation hike for the ADK trip.
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