Womens+ Hiking Weekend at Shapleigh Bunk House

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Patricia Sanchez, Judith Watson, Audrey Brahms, Katie Gerlich
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX0000014Qg5
Register By: 8/18/2026
Audience: Women+

Description: Join us for a Women’s+ summer weekend of hiking and community in the White Mountains, based at the Shapleigh Bunkhouse at the AMC Highland Center in Crawford Notch. We’ll spend our days exploring beautiful trails and our evenings relaxing, sharing stories, and enjoying the company of a welcoming group of hikers.
Friday: There will be an optional easy-to-moderate hike for those arriving earlier in the day. After checking in at the AMC Highland Center, we will gather in the lounge for introductions and then enjoy a group dinner together.
Saturday: After breakfast, we will head out for the day. Two hiking options will be offered: one strenuous/vigorous hike and one moderate hike, allowing participants to choose based on their experience and comfort level. The pace will be on the slower side of moderate, and we will hike as a group, maintaining the pace of the slowest hiker. In the evening, we will reconvene at the bunkhouse for dinner and social time.
Sunday: After breakfast, we will enjoy an easy-to-moderate hike—such as a nearby waterfall hike—before departing for home.
The Shapleigh Bunkhouse is a comfortable, hostel-style lodging in the heart of Crawford Notch. It features shared bunkrooms, access to showers and common areas, and convenient access to many nearby White Mountain trails. The bunkhouse also includes a common room for guests, as well as a pantry area with a sink, microwave, and refrigerator where participants can store their lunches and snacks.
Our group will have the entire bunkhouse to ourselves, making it an ideal basecamp for hiking and relaxing. Dinner and breakfast are included and served buffet-style in the AMC Highland Center dining room, located just a short walk from the bunkhouse.
Once you complete registration and payment, please fill out the following form with additional information: https://forms.gle/ib2kGwsKzr3FHSW49
Cancellation Policy: If Participant cancels before July 10, a refund will be issued. Between July 10 and August 10, a refund may be issued if the participant's spot can be filled by another participant. After August 10, no refund will be issued. If the trip or event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a refund may or may not be issued.
Waitlist: If the trip is full, please sign up for the waitlist here: https://forms.gle/NNu2tiXSifpsemFh6
Gear for hiking: Sturdy Hiking Shoes. Wear moisture wicking layers and warm clothing appropriate for the temperatures and conditions (temperatures in the mountains can be colder than expected).
A Daypack/Backpack packed with the following: water bottle(s) or camelback (carry 2 liters of water) lunch and snacks raincoat/rain gear (just in case) personal first aid kit and medications sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, etc) insect repellent and/or bug net flashlight or headlamp hiking poles recommended (if you use them) Please refer to the AMC three-season gear checklist: https://hb.amcboston.org/images/docs/Gear_lists/Spring_Dayhike_gear_list.pdf
This is intended to be a Womens+ affinity trip, but everyone is welcome. If you do not identify with that group, we trust that you have reviewed our allyship criteria, have done your due diligence to educate yourself, and have committed to abide by our Code of Conduct . If you have questions, please contact the trip leaders by emailing them for more information.

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