Presidential Traverse - Taxicab return?

[AOC-1]

I'm thinking about a solo Presidential Traverse later this month (north to south) and was wondering about the feasibility (and likely cost) of a cab ride return to my car at Appalachia. I could stash a bicycle and pedal back if need be. Anyone ever cabbed it? Would the nearest cab service be in Berlin?

 

[blacklab2020]

I looked into this not too long ago...

" Taxis in the whites
As it turns out there is a taxi service that serves the white mountains. They are a bit pricey, but are an outlet for those who dont have the alternative of friends that live in the area or the time to rely on hitchiking. Their rates are either $2.00 per mile or 60 dollars per hour (Whichever is better for you). For those who are interested their number is 603 - 356 - 0000."

You're best bet is probably the AMC hiker shuttle in that region... I think its like 12 bucks total.

Best of Luck to ya.

~J

 

[sapblatt]

Rides

Arthur Jolin has a service that runs out of Gorham...he will ask for a "donation..." His number is in the phone book (I do not have it.)
Joel Bourassa runs the Shuttle Connection out of LIncoln and can be reached at [email protected]
If you have more than one person going for the ride this can be affordable, otherwise it can be a little steep.
AMC shuttle is a good option, but it is unlikely the schedule stop times would work for you on a traverse.
Lastly, it is generally a good idea to have your car at the end spot...that way you are all set at the end of a long day.
good luck.

 

[bobandgeri]

Are you going to do this in one day or an overnight trip? The AMC Shuittle picks up at 9 AM and stops at the Highland Center at 9:40 AM.

 

[DougPaul]

One method for using the AMC shuttle would be to leave your car at the S end and take the shuttle around to Applachia.
2 alternatives:
1) camp low down, stash your gear in the woods, and get an early start;
2) hike up to one of the RMC cabins, stay the night, and continue early the next morning.

Doug

 

[AOC-1]

I'm going to try to do this in one long day so those shuttle times won't work for me. Thanks for the good quick replies. I think I'll try to catch a cab. - Al

 

[BrentD22]

Hitch...

It may sound out dated and dangerous, but I used to hitch hike back to my car all the time. Up in the area of Gorham it's very common practice. I lived in Berlin with a friend that hitch-hiked to work in Gorham daily.

 

[SherpaKroto]

With a little creative groveling, and some flexibility, I'd venture that if you weer willing to head up the night before, someone here would likely be able to drop you off at Appalachia. Worth a shot, and offering to pay for their gas should be the clincher!

FWIW, I wouldn't be in any mood to hitch after a traverse, which I've yet to complete sucessfully in a day (2 two day traverses though )

 

[David Metsky]

If you are going to arrange a ride, do it at the begining of the hike, not the end. You'll end up wasting less time and it's much nicer to come off the trail to your car than to wait for a taxi/shuttle, the drive around to Appalachia.

-dave-

 

[RGF1]

Daves idea is a good one . you might be able to get a ride one way or the other to Appalachia . If you are so inclined you could Bivy somewhere off the trail you intend to take . The valley way is probably yopur best bet due to it being close to Snyder Brook. giving you water. I would filter there.
There is also a hotel about 2 miles or less from Appalchia . I am not sure of how much it coast but it might be worth looking into .

 

[BrentD22]

FWIW, I wouldn't be in any mood to hitch after a traverse, which I've yet to complete sucessfully in a day (2 two day traverses though )

Very true...

After the hike stay at Pinkham AMC, then take shuttle back to car in morning.

 

[Pete_Hickey]

My plan (whenever I get the time to hike... too much time doing trailwork), is to set up a camp at the start, drive to the finish, ride my bicycle back to the camp, sleep a night, get an early start, and have a car at the end.

A bit easier than having to cycle after a day's climb.