Explore New Hampshire's beautiful Lakes Region from Cardigan Lodge, a four-season destination for hiking, skiing, and more.
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Built by the AMC as one of New Hampshire’s first ski lodges and newly renovated in 2005, Cardigan Lodge is set on a 1,200-acre reservation owned and managed by the AMC. Cardigan Lodge offers an extensive trail network for hiking and cross-country skiing, a nature trail and swimming pond, and family-friendly programs and theme weekends.
Cardigan Lodge is located in Alexandria, New Hampshire, surrounded by 5,000-acre Mount Cardigan State Forest.
Activities
- Family Adventure Camps: A great way for you and your family to explore the outdoors together. Learn more>>
- AMC Outdoor Explorations: Family-friendly naturalist programs and guided weekend hikes to Welton Falls, Vistamont Loop and Mt. Cardigan. Learn more>>
- Walk, hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski, and telemark ski on more than 50 miles of trails
- Challenge yourself on hikes to Mount Cardigan and Firescrew
- Enjoy swimming and paddling at nearby Wellington State Park
- Downhill ski at nearby Ragged Mountain
- Hike, backpack, canoe and rock climb with Teen Wilderness Adventures
Highlights - Choice of private rooms and shared bunkrooms in lodge, with full-service and self-service seasons Learn more>>
- Self-service High Cabin, a rustic retreat near the summit of Mt. Cardigan Learn more>>
- Walk-in campground with group and individual campsites (meals available at lodge during full-service; advance reservations required). Learn more>>
- Family-style dinner, breakfast, and trail lunch included in each Lodge and platform tent stay during full-service season.
- Reserve the entire lodge (60 beds) for a family reunion, retreat or social event.
- Friendly staff available to assist with trip planning, trail information, and weather reports
Season Open year-round:
- Lodge self service: October 26, 2007-June 26, 2008
- Lodge full service: June 27, 2008 - October 25, 2008
Contact - AMC Reservations 603-466-2727 Mon–Sat 9:00AM – 5:00PM; or request a reservation online
- Cardigan Lodge Office: 603-744-8011 (leave message)
- Mailing Address: Cardigan Lodge, 774 Shem Valley Road, Bristol, NH 03222
