The most remote hut in the New Hampshire chain, Galehead Hut offers spectacular views of the Pemigewasset Wilderness Area. Originally built in 1931 from native trees, this hut survived the Hurricane of 1938. In 2000, a completely rebuilt Galehead opened.
Season Dates
See 2009 and 2010 opening and closing dates>>
Basics
- Location: Garfield Ridge with views of the Pemigewasset Wilderness Area
- Elevation: 3,800 feet
- Hike difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous.
- Adjacent huts: Greenleaf Hut, Zealand Falls Hut. View map >>
- From the hut, you can climb South Twin, a 4,000-foot peak, or hike down to 13 Falls
Accommodations
- Sleeps 38 in four coed bunkrooms.
- Spring self service includes access to kitchen facilities, mattresses and pillows. No blankets are provided (bring sleeping bag).
- Summer full service includes hearty dinner at 6 p.m. and breakfast at 7 a.m., mattress, pillow and three wool blankets on each bunk (bring linens or a sleeping bag).
- Resident staff available with trail information and weather reports.
- Small retail store with safety items, snacks, souvenirs.
- Informative displays and daily educational programs.
