White Mountains Pemi Loop
Co-ed Backpacking Trip
Dates: July 24th - July 27th 2025.
Guides: Candace and Matt
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging
Type of Experience: Muti-Day Backpacking
Cost: $400
Total Trip Friends: 6 including 2 guides
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The Pemi Loop is a 30 mile loop through the Pemigewasset Wilderness in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It summits nine 4000 foot peaks following parts of the Appalachian Trail through some of the oldest and most remote areas of the White Mountains.
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In Nature Nomads’ first coed trip, we will show you the basics of backpacking and guide you along this wonderful trail in our 4 days trip July 24th-27th. Here’s the itinerary!
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Day 1 We will meet at Lincoln Woods trail head and review gear before heading out. Today we will be hiking 6.8 miles with 3700 feet of elevation to spend our first night at Liberty Springs Tent Site.
Day 2 We will start up across the picturesque Franconia Ridge providing 360 degree views of the White Mountains to finish the day 6.9 miles and 2700 feet of gain later at Garfield Ridge Campsite.
Day 3 We start with a descent down Garfield to be followed with a climb up to South Twin after passing Galehead hut. We will be treated with more great wilderness views as we finish the day 5.6 miles and 2100 feet of gain later at Guyot Campsite.
Day 4 We will cross the Bondcliff ridge, possibly the most dramatic feature of the loop, before descending down back to the Lincoln woods trailhead 10.6 miles and 800 feet of gain later. Our longest day, but much easier walking that days prior.
6 Spots Available
This guided hike is designed to offer hikers of all levels an opportunity to explore the great outdoors while also learning valuable skills and techniques. Our participatory approach means that you'll be involved in essential tasks such as preparing meals and setting up tents, giving you a unique and immersive experience. With our educational approach, you'll have the chance to learn new skills, all while soaking up the beauty of nature. Our experienced and certified guides will be there with you 100% of the way.
It's important to note that this trip is rated as moderate to hard. We recommend that all participants be in good physical condition and able to hike up to 7 miles with a 35lb backpack, over terrain with moderate to hard elevation gain.
Trip Notes (please read)
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This is a moderate to hard level hike. You must feel comfortable hiking on rocky terrain and uneven surfaces. Possible shallow water crossings.
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We recommend that all participants be in good physical condition and able to hike up to 7 miles with a 35lb backpack, over terrain with moderate to hard elevation gain.
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We recommend that all participants must feel comfortable by the time of the hike to ascend and descend 1,000 ft of elevation over 1 mile with a 35lb pack at a pace of a mile an hour. We plan to maintain a laid back pace.
What's Included (please read)
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4 days, and 3 nights hiking the Pemi Loop with a certified guide.
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Some snacks
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Morning Coffee
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Some gear (if we have extra)
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Full gear list
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Maps and knowledge of the route
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Comprehensive Outdoor training program
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A "how to pack for backpacking" video
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Zoom Q&A
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Outdoor education. Map and navigation education
What's Not Included (please read)
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Transportation to trial head (we will try to arrange a carpool situation)
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Backpacking meals (we will be doing a zoom call to discuss this, and help you plan for them)
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Most equipment
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Insurance. (there is NH hike safe card its $25 and suggested. Great for emergency situations)
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Trailhead Parking (this will be a total of$20 per car, hoping to carpool)
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