$120 / night

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Galehead Hut

3 Reviews

About

In the heart of the Pemigewasset Wilderness, Galehead Hut welcomes all who come in search of the ultimate White Mountain adventure or simply a quiet escape. Embark on day hikes to nearby Twin or Bond peaks, or string together a hut-to-hut hike to Galehead’s nearest neighbors 7 miles away. Our hearty breakfasts, home-cooked dinners, and lively croo won’t disappoint.

Location

Galehead Hut is located in New Hampshire

Coordinates

44.188011402596175 N
71.56887669204718 W

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Access

Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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WiFi
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AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

Cabins

Features

For Campers

Reservable
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol

$120

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Sarah C.

Legend

Reviewed May. 1, 2021

Remote and beautiful!

This is the most remote of the AMC's huts, sitting roughly 6 miles from a trailhead. The hike in from the Gale Rive trailhead isn't an easy hike with a loaded (or partially loaded) backpack. Staying in the hut does enable you to hike with a lighter load given that they provide bunks with mattresses, pillows, wool blankets and two out of three meals. Regardless, it can be a moderate to strenuous hike.

The hut itself is small and not as popular as some of the other huts. There are some 4,000 foot peaks in the area (South Twin for one) and you could spend a few nights here and plan a couple of day hikes before hiking back out. You can also hike from Galehead to the Zealand Falls hut in a day. You will travel over rocky terrain as well as through alpine bogs where spotting moose sign (or a moose) is possible.

The hut croo is always super helpful and the food can be pretty good, too! The huts offer warm beverages, potable water, baked goods (available for purchase) and composting toilets. Even if you aren't planning on spending the night (the huts are quite pricey) it's a nice spot to stop in and see.

Month of VisitOctober

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Jen O.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2018

Mountain Luxury

Expensive but incredible. Great food and cozy bunks. Bunks are in shared bunk rooms. Best to have a reservation, especially in July. Croo is wonderful. Overall great stay, huts make it easy to light the trip load. But no pets allowed in hut.

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Month of VisitAugust

Asher K.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2018

Nice but expensive

This is a really nice shelter with an amazing view that you get to after coming down the hill from some of the nearby peaks. I didn't get a chance to sleep here since we came when it was closed for the season but we really enjoyed using the porch and open outdoor areas to relax and cook our breakfast. I would suggest planning a summer or spring trip since when we came in late fall there was already some snow on the ground and it was pretty cold. However, at the right time of year this shelter can be a hopping place so book in advance.

Month of VisitDecember