Summary

Randolf Mt Club’s Crag Camp Overnight and Mt Adams

This trip is considered MODERATE to STRENUOUS.

• This hike should only be considered for those with appropriate gear and experience.
• Potential winter conditions are possible.

Overnight Fee collected at Crag Camp by Caretaker (FEES ARE NOT COLLECTED BY TRIP LEADER)

$30 (RMC Members) $50 (non-members)

Overnight accommodations are on a first come basis. There are no reservation options through the RMC

The group will gather at the Appalachia Trailhead at noon sharp and depart by 12:20 p.m. The parking lot is approximately .5 miles west of Dolly Copp (Pinkham B) Road.

For any hikers who may wish to arrive on Saturday, time and travel options are up to the individual hiker. Please get in touch with the trip leader with your specific plans.

Friday - Depart from Appalachia via the Airline Trail to The Short Line to Randolph Path to The Spur Trail to Crag Camp (total distance 2.9 miles and an elevation of 4,247 ft). Additional exploring is possible after reaching Crag Camp depending on daylight and weather conditions.

Saturday - Summit Mt Adams—The distance from Crag Camp via the Spur Trail to Mt Adams (5,735 ft) is 1.25 miles. Depending on daylight and conditions, Additional peaks (Madison or Jefferson and Washington) may be considered. Returning to Crag Camp for the second night.

Sunday - Return to the trailhead.

About Crag Camp

Location
Located at 4,247 feet, on the edge of King Ravine, along the Spur Trail, Crag Camp has fine views of the Ravine, the Knife Edge, Mts. Madison and Adams, and much of Northern New Hampshire.

The Facility
Crag Camp has overnight room for 20 guests. A caretaker is on hand mid-June through August and on some busier non-summer weekends. There is no stove, and the Crag Camp is not insulated, so in the off-season, it gets very cold inside.

Overnight Fees

In the evening, the caretaker greets guests and collects fees. Overnight guests must have a means of payment with them: cash or credit card. Overnight Fee $30 (RMC Members) $50 (non-members)

(FEES WILL NOT COLLECTED BY TRIP LEADER)

Onsite

Mattresses are available for use, though guests are encouraged to pack sleeping pads for general preparedness. Counter space and stove boards are provided for cooking. Guests are required to bring their own cooking stoves and utensils. Please note that use of liquid-fuel stoves is prohibited inside RMC camps.  Water is available from a spring, approximately a quarter mile west on the Gray Knob Trail. There is no running water in the shelter. Crag Camp has an outhouse equipped with a composting toilet.

To maintain serenity suitable to the mountain environment, the use of cell phones, tablets and portable TV’s is prohibited inside RMC camps; playing music on your phone or other device also is not allowed.

PREPARATION/WHAT TO BRING

Potential winter conditions are possible

• Be Safe – Pack light and pack right
• Gear questions should be directed to the trip leader ASAP.
• Strict CARRY IN-CARRY OUT requirements
• Water or purification system. Water sources will be at designated locations and will need purification. There is no RUNNING water indoors at Crag Camp.
• Food is the responsibility of each hiker. There are NO COOKING facilities, utensils, pans, or dishes.
• Hikers are responsible for personal cookstoves. Communication with others about sharing must be confirmed before the hike.
• Potential winter conditions. Winter gear and clothing must be packed, including micro-spikes.  
• Sunscreen
• Flexibility
• Patience
• Sense of humor
• If you need suggestions on what to bring, PLEASE ASK!!

Group Size

It is not fun to exclude anyone. If you cannot attend, please cancel so others may join.

The group size is limited to ten. Splitting a larger group among RMC’s facilities does not satisfy this requirement. Should an RMC facility exceed its US Forest Service permitted capacity, the RMC caretaker may ask some guests to relocate to another, less crowded facility.

Please do NOT bring any dogs on this hike.

Decreasing the impact on the environment is always a priority! Please plan to “carry in and carry out” all items. Collecting other hikers’ debris along the way may also be possible.

Weather: If the weather is a concern, any updates or cancellation information will be posted by Thursday before 6 p.m. If there is a cancellation, it will include a “possible” rescheduled date so participants can watch for that opportunity.

Safety is a priority! Any time a hiker is injured or lost, a HUGE team of volunteers is dispatched to aid in the search and rescue efforts. No one wants to be injured or put others in harm’s way. Always be prepared. Know your limits. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the hike leaders.

Resources used for this trip

https://randolphmountainclub.org/camps/crag-camp/

https://www.outdoors.org/

https://www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain

https://mountwashington.org/

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

Randolf Mt Club’s Crag Camp Overnight and Mt Adams

This trip is considered MODERATE to STRENUOUS.

• This hike should only be considered for those with appropriate gear and experience.
• Potential winter conditions are possible.

Overnight Fee collected at Crag Camp by Caretaker (FEES ARE NOT COLLECTED BY TRIP LEADER)

$30 (RMC Members) $50 (non-members)

Overnight accommodations are on a first come basis. There are no reservation options through the RMC

The group will gather at the Appalachia Trailhead at noon sharp and depart by 12:20 p.m. The parking lot is approximately .5 miles west of Dolly Copp (Pinkham B) Road.