Kerosene
07-17-2006, 11:59
I have a section hike from Glencliff to Gorham planned for September 16-24, 2006. I'd be interested in recommendations for easily accessible mail drops and/or food cache locations. The lighter I can keep my pack, the better.
Prior threads note that the Mt. Washington post office isn't really a viable option; that boxes can be mailed to Lafayette Campground in Franconia Notch; re-supply in North Woodstock for this section; and boxes are accepted by the AMC Highland Center in Crawford Notch (although it's not clear how far this is from the trail crossing).
The Lakes of the Clounds and Madison Springs Huts will be closed beginning that week. While I wouldn't mind eating at some of the other Huts, I would rather not have to make a reservation so I can keep my itinerary flexible, yet I presume that the Huts will fill up during the week (they're already full on weekends). True?
We might be able to hang a food bag at a road crossing if that's a workable option, although then you run the risk of two- and four-legged animals.
Prior threads note that the Mt. Washington post office isn't really a viable option; that boxes can be mailed to Lafayette Campground in Franconia Notch; re-supply in North Woodstock for this section; and boxes are accepted by the AMC Highland Center in Crawford Notch (although it's not clear how far this is from the trail crossing).
The Lakes of the Clounds and Madison Springs Huts will be closed beginning that week. While I wouldn't mind eating at some of the other Huts, I would rather not have to make a reservation so I can keep my itinerary flexible, yet I presume that the Huts will fill up during the week (they're already full on weekends). True?
We might be able to hang a food bag at a road crossing if that's a workable option, although then you run the risk of two- and four-legged animals.