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5 Must See Trails in the WMNF – Number 1!

Great Gulf Trail

CONTRIBUTION BY ELIZABETH KANE

The view as you approach Spaulding Lake

The view as you approach Spaulding Lake


History: The Wilderness Act of 1964 officially protected the Great Gulf as the first designated Wilderness area in the White Mountains. It now encompasses 5,658 acres of definitively perceptible wild land, home to tumbling waterfalls, rugged trails, and rapture-inducing forest spans. Continue reading →

Keeping Up With Elizabeth Kane


Elizabeth’s love for the White Mountains is unparalleled. Despite working 40-50 hours/week, she manages to spend every spare minute in the Whites and her knowledge of the trail system is impressive. Her pup, Katahdin has likely logged more hours on the trails and tagged more summits than most do in their lifetime. On any given day, you can find Elizabeth hiking, trail running, fly fishing, climbing, mountain biking, or backpacking. She considers the White Mountains her home and we think that is pretty darn great! We are honored to have Elizabeth and Katahdin as NEM Ambassadors!
Check out the video below to get to know them a little better!

5 Must See Trails in the WMNF – Number 2

Dry River Trail

This is the fourth installment. Check back each week as we count down to number one!

CONTRIBUTION BY ELIZABETH KANE

Lakes of The Clouds

Lakes of The Clouds Hut marks one end of the Dry River Trail.


History: This area was logged in the 1890s, and sections of the first five miles of trail follow vestiges of an old logging railroad bed. Originally there were three shelters along the route, but only Dry River Shelter #3 remains. The trail was closed in August of 2011 after being absolutely ravaged by Tropical Storm Irene. The storm both widened the river’s path and washed out significant sections of trail. It was reopened late in 2014 under a new designation as a primitive wilderness trail. A sign near the trailhead warns of ‘navigational challenges’. Continue reading →