Pinkham Notch has been a hub for hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, and skiing on the Presidential Range of the White Mountains since the 1920s. At Joe Dodge Lodge, located at the base of the Mount Washington on the Appalachian Trail, you'll enjoy comfortable lodging in a spectacular setting.
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With access to Tuckerman Ravine and the Wildcat Range just outside your door, Joe Dodge Lodge provides the perfect opportunity to tackle more challenging terrain while offering beginner hikers, climbers, and skiers a chance to practice their skills. The Lodge is located on the Appalachian Trail in the White Mountain National Forest, just a short drive from North Conway, Jackson, and Gorham, NH, and Bethel, ME.
Activities
- Family Adventure Camps: A great way for you and your family to explore the outdoors together. Learn more>>
- Use the White Mountain Guide Online to customize your next hike in Tuckerman Ravine and the Wildcat Range! Learn more >>
- Try an AMC Outdoor Exploration. Choose from a one-hour skills clinic or half-day weekend guided trek—free with your stay—or try a multi-day guided adventure. Learn more >>
- Ski Tuckerman Ravine—the trailhead starts just outside our door. Learn more >>
- Hike nearby 4,000-footers including Mount Washington and the Wildcat range. Trailheads to Mounts Madison and Adams are just a short shuttle ride away (summer only).
- Take a short hike to picturesque Glen Ellis Falls, Crystal Cascade, Lost Pond, or Square Ledge
- Backcountry ski on ungroomed trails directly from Joe Dodge Lodge or take advantage of complimentary cross-country skiing at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center.
- Downhill ski at Wildcat Ski Area, just 5 minutes away.
- Join the fun with free naturalist programs, including easy hiking, bird watching, animal tracking, and snowshoeing in season.
Highlights
- Private or shared bunkrooms. Learn more >>
- Family-style dinner, all-you-can-eat breakfast, and naturalist and evening programs included with each stay. See current calendar >>
- Adjacent Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, including Trading Post retail store for last minute items. Learn more >>
- Major stop on the Hiker Shuttle route that links hut-to-hut trips. View shuttle map and schedule >>
- Friendly staff available to assist with trip planning, trail information, and weather reports.
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Contact
- AMC Reservations 603-466-2727 M–S 9:00AM – 5:00PM; or request a reservation online
- Front Desk (24 Hours): 603-466-2721
- Group Sales: 603-466-2721 x102
- Mailing Address: Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Route 16 (P.O. Box 298), Gorham, NH 03581
The Appalachian Mountain Club is an equal opportunity service provider. The AMC operates Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and its system of backcountry huts in the White Mountain National Forest under special-use permits from the US Forest Service.
