Cohos Trail Backpacking Expedition
Ages: 15 - 18
Between the White Mountains and Canada lies a little-traveled trail through some of New Hampshire’s most remote and scenic wilderness. Spanning 162 miles of rugged mountainous terrain, the Cohos Trail connects the northern lakes that form the headwaters of the Connecticut River with the high peaks of the White Mountains. This trail and territory is known to be mysterious and home to New Hampshire’s largest population of moose! It is here we will master the art of self-sufficient wilderness travel. Beginning at the northern end of the trail, we hike across bog bridges, past 50-foot cascading waterfalls, and to the summits of little-known and less traveled peaks. Across the many lakes of the Great North Woods we will get views of the highest peaks of the White Mountains. These rocky summits are our destinations! As the mountains grow taller, we will grow more confident navigating with map and compass, cooking delicious food over the fire, and making decisions together as a group. Our backpacks will feel like an extension of our bodies, and our group will become a tight-knit community, exploring and experiencing the feeling of accomplishment that comes with traveling on your own two feet.