

Fri, Jul 03
|White Mountains
White Mountains Backpacking Trek | Fourth of July Weekend
Join us for a five-day Fourth of July backcountry trek through the wild heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. We’ll summit Mt. Carrigain, cross remote forest notches, swim in backcountry lakes, and welcome Shabbat together. This trek explores one of the most scenic and lesser-traveled routes.
Time & Location
Jul 03, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT – Jul 07, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
White Mountains, White Mountain National Forest
About the Journey
Trek Overview
Total Distance: 14.1 miles
Total Elevation Gain: 4,400 ft
Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced
Participants should be comfortable hiking with a full backpack for several consecutive days. Monday will be our hardest day, with about 2500 feet in elevation gain (climbing Mt. Carrigain).
Group Size: Limited to 8 participants.
Difficulty Level
This is an intermediate to advanced backpacking trek.
We will cover approximately 17.3 miles and 4,960 feet of elevation gain over four days of hiking.
Participants should be comfortable hiking with a full backpack for multiple consecutive days.
See the trail map here (final itinerary subject to change depending on weather and trail conditions).
Location
This trek takes place in the White Mountain National Forest, one of the most iconic wilderness areas in the northeastern United States.
Our route climbs to the summit of Mount Carrigain, known for its sweeping 360-degree views across the Presidential Range and surrounding wilderness.
The trek also passes beautiful backcountry lakes including Nancy Pond and Norcross Pond.
6.5 hours from New York City
3 hours from Boston
Itinerary
(Subject to change depending on weather and trail conditions)
Day 1 – Friday
Start time: 3:00 PM
We will arrive mid-afternoon near the White Mountain National Forest. We will set up an Eruv and prepare for Shabbat!
We will set up car camping near the trailhead and welcome Shabbat together in the mountains.
Day 2 – Saturday
We will spend Shabbat resting in the forest, sharing meals together, and enjoying the quiet of the mountains.
Day 3 – Sunday
Distance: Hike 6.6 miles
Elevation gain: ~1200 ft
We begin hiking in the morning, following the trail steadily uphill alongside a mountain stream as we head deeper into the forest.
By the afternoon we reach the Notch Brook Crossing, where we will camp near the brook.
Day 4 – Monday
Distance: Hike 6.4 miles
Elevation gain: ~2,500 ft
Today we climb toward the summit of Mount Carrigain, one of the most iconic peaks in the White Mountains.
From the fire tower at the summit we’ll enjoy 360-degree views of the Presidential Range and surrounding wilderness.
After the summit we descend and camp near Whiteface Brook.
Day 5 – Tuesday
Distance: 2 miles
Elevation gain: - 300 ft
We wake up, enjoy a slow morning, and then make the short hike to the trailhead.
What Do I Need to Bring?
Lech-Lecha provides:
All kosher food
Tents
Cooking equipment and stoves
All communal gear
Participants must bring:
Backpack
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Hiking boots or trail shoes
Weather-appropriate hiking clothing
Gear can be rented from us if needed.
Spiritual Theme for this Event
Freedom in the Wilderness
The Fourth of July is a celebration of freedom. In the wilderness, we encounter a different kind of freedom — freedom from noise, pressure, and distraction.
Over the course of the trek we’ll explore what it means to step away from routine and reconnect with something deeper: the quiet clarity that emerges when we walk, rest, and live simply in wild places.
Through shared conversation, reflection, and time in nature, we’ll consider how the wilderness invites us to rediscover freedom within ourselves.
Shabbat and Kosher Friendly
We welcome people of all levels of Jewish observance. Our trips are structured to ensure that participants who observe Shabbat and kashrut can do so comfortably.
Participants will arrive before Shabbat on Friday afternoon and spend the day resting together in the mountains before beginning the hike on Sunday.
All food provided by Lech-Lecha is kosher, and the schedule allows participants to comfortably observe Shabbat.
Contact
To learn more about this trek, please contact:
Noam Levenson – Noam@lechlechajourneys.org
Director of Programming
Or our trek leaders: Ber (berlew3@gmail.com) | Ari (Ayweber@gmail.com)
Tickets
White Mountain Early Bird
Sale ends
Jun 01, 8:00 PM EDT
Paying the full amount guarantees your spot at this experience. Paying only the deposit will reserve your spot up to 2 weeks prior to the event. We will send you an invoice by email for the remaining balance (plus any rental gear!). The full payment is due within two (2) weeks prior to the Trek Date. Please see the FAQ section below for our cancellation policy. Coupon codes only work for full purchases, not with deposits.
$750.00
Lech-Lecha "Last Call" Pass
June 1, 2026, ticket prices go up to $825/person.
$825.00
Goes on sale
May 01, 8:32 AM EDT
Pay Deposit Only
Sale ends
Jun 01, 2:00 PM EDT
Paying the full amount guarantees your spot at this experience. Paying only the deposit will reserve your spot up to 2 weeks prior to the event. We will send you an invoice by email for the remaining balance (plus any rental gear!). The full payment is due within two (2) weeks prior to the Trek Date. Please see the FAQ section below for our cancellation policy.
$100.00
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