(Reg. Deadline: May 16)
Hut Nights are a tradition for NH Chapter members.
NH Chapter Hut Nights: An Easy-to-Hike Hut
Hut Nights are one of our favorite NH Chapter traditions and we look forward
to an enjoyable evening at this easy-to-hike hut. We have reserved a limited number of bunks at a special rate of
$98.50 per person for AMC NH Chapter Members.
On the morning of June 7
th you are welcome to join us for a group hike to the Zealand Falls hut. Upon arrival
we will check in, select our bunks, and unpack our gear. Tripsters will then be free to relax around the hut or
take a hike to the summit of Mount Zealand (4,260’ elev)
In the evening, we will gather for a wine and cheese reception followed by a hearty dinner prepared and served by
the Zealand Falls Hut Crew. After-dinner we’ll relax on the Zealand “porch” or kick-back in the hut to swap trail stories
with our fellow hikers.
On the morning of June 8
th, we’ll enjoy breakfast by the crew before saying goodbye and heading out for our hiking adventures.
Zealand provides a great starting point for some great hikes and your options include a Bonds Traverse or a trip to Mount Hale.
Start Your Weekend Early!
If you’d like to get a jump start on your weekend, we have reserved the Highland Center’s Shapleigh House
for the evening of June 6
th. This is a great way to meet the trip leaders and catch up with fellow
hikers over dinner. Space is limited and rates are $44 bed & breakfast or $65 dinner, bed, and breakfast.
About Zealand Falls Hut:
Zealand Falls Hut is perched at the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness and borders the magical Whitewall
Brook, whose cascading waters fill chutes and pools. The hut is most commonly reached by the Zealand
Trail, a relatively short and easy hike of 2.8 miles and 650’ elevation gain with hardwoods, conifers, beaver
ponds, and streams. It is not unusual to spot a moose on the way to the hut! The hut was built in 1931
by a team led by Joe Dodge and was an early adopter of alternative energy sources. A U.S. Department of Energy
grant funded the installation of a one kilowatt hydroelectric system in 1980-1981. Solar and wind power have
since been added, making it the hut with the greatest variety of green technologies.
Space is Limited! Call Today to Make Your Reservation:
To reserve, please call AMC Reservations by Friday, May 16th to receive the member discounted
rate of $98.50 per person including NH lodging taxes.
Reservations received after that time will be on a space available basis at full price.
How to Reserve Your Space:
1. Call the AMC Reservations Line at (603) 466-2727 (Mon-Sat, 9 am to 5 pm).
2. Tell them you are with NH Chapter June 7th Hut Night (Group Number 235935).
3. Let them know if you’d also like to spend the night of June 6th at Shapleigh.
4. You will be asked to provide contact info, food allergy, and vegetarian requests.
5. The deadline to book is May 16.
6. Provide credit card number by phone or set up the reservation and mail a check to AMC (must be received within 7 days of your call).
Reservations are first come, first serve basis.
Questions?
Call Karen Thurston (Hut Night Trip Leader) at
(603) 770-1980 or email