AMC Carter Notch Hut — Hotel in Bean's Purchase

Enjoyed this hut very much; it felt very remote, as you really can't see it until you're right in front of it. The hike was fairly easy from the 19 mile trailhead parking lot (which is only 3.8 miles, NOT 19, phew!), although it's quite rocky and steep at the end. My husband and daughter swam in the lake which was nice, albeit cold, and we enjoyed having a room to ourselves (2 bunk beds/4 beds in each room, unlike some of the...

This hut is small, and all the facilities are in different buildings, making it much less interesting in bad weather. For instance, the toilet is a good minute walk uphill on a trail from the main building, and the rooms building is just a little bit closer. Overall still pleasant. I worked for stay as a thru-hiker, so I am not complaining, just stating facts. Thanks to the croo...

Solid 4 mile hike on Nineteen Mile Brook Trail. Cozy hut, awesome Croo! Would give 5 starts but recently they decided not to serve meat with either meal, which is fine but should be disclosed when booking the reservation. Be sure to pack extra food if you plan on summiting the nearby 4k peaks, which is well...