A privately guided four-day / three-night backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail in New England for Janet and Her Awesome Hiking Crew, in September or October of 2023. Goal of trip is learn about backpacking and all that entails, including setting up camp, filtering water, cooking in the backcountry, and navigating between destinations, as well as to pick up other tips and tricks for successfully completing a multi-day adventure. Another goal is to also become immersed in some fabulous New England Fall Foliage and enjoy the community and camaraderie of good friends! Total mileage and final itinerary TBD.

Itinerary Option 1: A 41-mile point to point trip in north-western Connecticut over 4 days and 3 nights, starting in Kent and ending at the Massachusetts border, just outside of Salisbury. Both of these towns are very quaint and very Connecticut. This trip will feature a mix of hills and flats on varied terrain, some riverside and field-side walking, some rocky sections with small scrambles, and just a bit of paved roads to boot. Mileage ranges from 6 to 13 miles per day.

Itinerary Option 2: A 30-mile point to point trip in south-western Massachusetts over 4 days and 3 nights, starting near Lee and ending near Great Barrington, the most quintessential of Berkshires towns. This trip’s terrain is a bit steeper and rockier on the whole than the CT option, but with less overall mileage. Mileage here ranges from 2 - 11 miles per day.

Bonus Itinerary: Finish out one whole state on the AT! There are just 12 miles of trail between Kent and the New York border. Doable by adding just one (or two) more days of hiking!

THE DEETS:

Inclusive of: Expert guide service, logistical support, on-trail meals, all trail-specific gear (including backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, stoves, mess kits, etc.), a packing list for personal items, two group Zoom pre-planning sessions, unlimited email inquiries.

Not included: Transportation, off-trail meals and lodging, guide gratuity

Cost Breakdown: Total price of $1400/person is based on 4 days at $350/person/day. If you end up with 6 or more participants, you’ll become eligible for a discount. If the parameters of the trip change during the planning process, the final installment will reflect that change. A 50% deposit is required to hold dates. Final payment(s) must be made within 30 days prior to start of trip.

Cancellation Policy: For custom-crafted trips, if you cancel 30 days or more prior to the start of your trip, you will receive a full refund, less a 10% non-refundable administration fee and the cost of any expenses incurred up to the date of cancelation. If you cancel between 7 days and 30 days ahead, you will receive a 50% refund. Anything less than 7 days will receive no refund, unless trip is cancelled by Girl Gotta Hike, due to dangerous conditions or any other reason.

Liability Waiver and COVID-19 Policy must be completed ahead of hike in order to participate.