Peaks and Eats

📍Crawford Notch, NH

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🚙 Scenic Route

Welcome to the White Mountains! 🏔️ The views kick in as soon as you hop on I-93 and just keep delivering. Laughter also kicked in early—Bre had a little voice dictation mishap that kept us giggling 😜

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🛑 Pit Stops

Danbury Country Store

You never know what you’ll find here—but you can usually count on a clean bathroom (🤞still true!) and friendly folks behind the counter. We didn’t score any GF/VG goodies this time, but we’ll definitely stop again.

⛽ Gas Station Stop -Twin Mountain Valero

📍This spot has everything before the wilderness takes over: gas, bathrooms, hiking/camping gear… even slingshots if you’re feeling spicy 😆

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🅿️ Trail Details

• Parking: Two lots

• Lower lot = bigger, connects to Frankenstein Cliff Trail

• Upper lot = smaller, by the railroad tracks (we parked here)

• Restrooms: 🌲 Nature-style

• Trail Markers: Blue & yellow (though sometimes it felt more

“choose your own adventure”)

• AllTrails Link:

Arethusa Falls & Frankenstein Cliff Loop

• Time: 4:45 for us (with photo ops, snack breaks, and lots of nature staring)

📱 Pro Tip: Download the trail map on AllTrails—the cliff trail in particular has sparse markings and a confusing descent.

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🥾 The Hike

Start by crossing the train tracks and taking the trail to the left for a counter-clockwise loop—this gives you the best approach to the falls!

First up: Bemis and Coliseum Falls Trail, which follows a beautiful brook with stunning rock formations. 🪨💦

Then comes the showstopper:

🎉 Arethusa Falls—the tallest waterfall in NH and hands-down the most gorgeous we’ve seen so far! VT’s tallest doesn’t even compare. NH takes the crown this time. 👑

The climb to Frankenstein Cliff finally works your legs giving that booty a workout 🍑 and thins the chatter—this is the elevation you came for. We walked through an area recently cleared by forest fire, which added some surprise ridge-line views. 🔥🌄

From the cliff, you’re rewarded with views of the Southern Whites, including Mt. Garfield in the distance. 100% worth the loop!

While enjoying the view we met some awesome folks doing leadership training for Aloha Foundation in VT—cool vibes, trail games, and total aloha spirit. 🤙

⚠️ Descent Warning: Bring poles! The footing on Frankenstein Cliff Trail is loose—rocks or dirt, it doesn’t matter. The markings get confusing here too. We popped out under a railroad bridge and landed at the bottom lot, so… surprise! One more uphill walk to the car. Booty Bonus! 😅🍑

🎉 Bonus trail partner: Jesse joined us for this one—he brought great conversations and wasn’t afraid to be a photo prop! 🙏 📸 🔥 

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🌟 Feature Highlight and special shoutout~

💦 Arethusa Falls—hands-down the most beautiful waterfall we’ve encountered. Tallest in NH and a complete show-off in the best way.

🤙 🌺 The Aloha Foundation does some great things! Check them out here👇

Campuses

Camp & Program Campuses in Vermont | Aloha Foundation

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🍽️ Post-Hike Eats

Sorry, no pin drop—this one’s a hidden gem 💎

Here’s what we can share:

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✏️Final Thoughts

⭐️ Hike Rating: 9.5/10 🌲🏔️

• Waterfall ✔️

• Cliff Views ✔️

• Fire-swept bonus landscape ✔️

• Aloha Trail Vibes ✔️

• A bit confusing at the end, but still 💯

⭐️ Food Rating: 10/10 🍴✨

• Secret spot = solid win

• Brisket for the books

• Cauliflower kicks with flavor

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Want nature, views, and some waterfall awe? Do this loop. Just bring poles, snacks, and your sense of humor. 😄

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