[at-l] One week in VT/NH

[TRich@FDIC.gov (Rich, Timothy D.)]

Jim,

A little slow in responding, but I didn't want to let this go without my two
cents.  We stayed in Lincoln in October after we finished our 100 miler from
Sherburne Pass to Kinsman Notch.  DO NOT STAY AT THE LINCOLN MOTEL.  It was
nasty (I like to sleep in my own dirt) and overpriced.  The cab company up
there was dependable and cheap.  I believe they'll get you from N. Woodstock
to Kinsman Notch for about $5 if you'd rather keep your car in town - most
hotels along the trail will let you keep your car there for free during your
hike if you have stayed there.  Lincoln also seems a bit more spread out
than N. Woodstock, so we'll definitely stay in N. Woodstock the night before
we begin our next section.  Last time, we flew round trip to Boston and took
the bus from Boston.  The stop in Lincoln is at a convenience store, but
it's just a $3 cab fare from there to N. Woodstock.

The Sherburne/Kinsman section was enjoyable and scenic.  Other than
Moosilauke, it wasn't particularly difficult.  If you go that route, plan to
stay at The Lookout, a private cabin just off the trail between Sherburne
and Hanover.  If you don't stay there, still go up and take in the view from
the observation deck on the top.  The view at night was also fantastic.  No
water there, though.

Take Care,

Tim

Message: 21
From: "Mara Factor" <m_factor@hotmail.com>
To: jplynch@crosslink.net
Cc: at-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [at-l] One week in VT/NH
Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 23:36:08 -0500

The kanc is the Kancamagus Highway (route 112), one of America's most scenic

roads.

No need to leave your car in Lincoln.  The Lincoln Woods trailhead is huge 
and it's a safe place to leave your car (well, I've never heard of problems 
there).  There's a manned (during the day)  ranger station there and at that

time of year, there's always plenty of cars parked there for many days.  You

will need to buy a White Mountains Parking sticker ($20/year or $5/day).

Since you'll be doing a loop hike, it'll be nice to hike back to your car 
rather than meet someone else's schedule.

I know there's many places to stay in Lincoln but I don't know the names 
offhand.  In N. Woodstock, just across the highway, there's the Woodstock 
Inn which is right next to the cheapo "B&B" (just a "Bed" these days) that 
many thruhikers stay in.  N. Woodstock is a little less touristy than 
Lincoln.  Good food at the Inn (I know from personal experience).  They have

their own microbrewery and I've heard the beer is good.

Mara
Stitches, GAME99

>From: "James P. Lynch" <jplynch@crosslink.net>
>Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 23:22:09 -0500
>
>Thanks; not sure what the Kanc is, but I'll check the guide.  Any
>recommendations for a place to stay in Lincoln that would let me leave
>my car and shuttle me to a trail?
>v/s Jim