Mt Washington Views with Bartlett Innkeepers in NH Foliage NH

What better than a sunny September day to take The Bartlett Inn’s Summer Employee (Ozgur from Turkey!) on a sight seeing day and where better than for a ride up the Mt Washington Auto Road in Pinkham Notch NH.  We like the sign that says not a good road to drive if you have a fear of heights at the beginning of the road!  A little frightened we put the truck into 1st gear and went for it!  What can we say…spectacular views at every turn and the top too! We enjoyed lunch at the canteen and the museum in the bottom of the observatory.  One perk of driving up is that you are not limited by the time of the returning coach or cog train.  There are many hikes that can be done from the top too!  On teh way back to the Bartlett Inn there is nice short hike to Glen Ellis Falls off Route 16 .

Glen Ellis Water Falls Pinkham Notch NH

Call Bartlett Inn to stay and Innkeepers will check the Mt Washington Weather Observatory Weather Cam and reports for the best visability day to visit the top during your stay.  We also offer discount vouchers  for the Auto Road saving you $8!  Call 1 800 292 2353 Bartlett Inn a great location to visit the Auto Road or the Cog Railway or to hike to the summitt of MT Washington, NH!

Mt Washington Summit NH Bartlett Innkeepers Did it!!

Mount Washington is the highest peak in the North Eastern United States at 6233 Feet.  Climbers often train here to climb Mt Everest as it is the closest simulation to the weather conditions on the highest peak in the world!   We trained for 2 weeks climbing peaks like Mt Tremont and found the muscle memory took hold.  We were less sore after Mt Washington than after Mt Tremont.  Loved the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail accessible next to the Cog Railroad Base Station.  Beautiful river pools, cascades and

Mimi descending Mt Washington Jewel Trail Great Gulf Wilderness NH Views

waterfalls.  Spectacular Views on the 2nd half of the trail.  Nice challenging steepness and rock climbing but not impossible.   At the the top of the trail are the Lakes in the Clouds…2 small mountain ponds which are crystal clear and beautiful!  And best of all we saw no other humans on the trail!  I love the pure nature experience.  It took another hour to summit Mt Washington from the Lakes of the Clouds following the cairns (piles of rocks about 3 feet tall that help mark where the trail is since the top of Mt Washington is all boulders and scree with no obvious trail)  through the scree and boulders.  This is a fun challenge as there are many trail intersections but nothing obvious because of the 100% rocks so it is a game to follow the signs and the cairns.  We picked a top 10 day for this hike as the view was about 100 miles crystal clear and the weather about 70 degrees and 60 at the top. We took the Jewel trail down and I hated the footing; as you got off the boulders at the top  the trail turns into a small shifty rolly ankle breaking watch every step mine field for 70 % of the way down.  I was told this was the easy trail down but think I will return via Ammonoosuc next time!.  Saying that the views into the Great Gulf Wilderness and the very obvious marked changes at each altitude and flora and fauna and terrain were very interesting. The bottom of Jewel trail was closed and of course curiosity and tiredness got the best of us…so we walked on to find the bridge was washed out by Irene…so if you are not up for a long jump across the brook take the long way down. Great hike, beautiful day and a wonderful accomplishment to be able to say I climbed Mt Washington after living in her shadows for 9 years!  Stay at the Bartlett Inn  NH just 20 minutes to either notch to climb MtWashington.  Guests enjoy a yummy breakfast and good hiking advice whatever trail you choose! See more pics on Barteltt Inn Facebook! 9/27/11

Mt Washington NH Foliage Views

It seems that due to a warm autumn New England’s Fall Foliage 2011 is peaking a bit later this year! Bartlett NH home of the Bartlett Inn Bed and Breakfast and Cottages is still in Moderate Foliage making for a great Artist weekend this coming weekend 13-16 October.  New England Artists will be staying at the inn and painting en Plein Air!  Come stay at the Bartlett Inn midweek or just stop in over the weekend to see some of the beautiful works of Art on display.  The Bartlett Inn acts as an Art Gallery for local art showing Mountain, River, Seasonal and other New England Scenery in oil, acrylic and water color.  This local art makes a great memento for your trip to the White Mountains.  We often find people purchase paintings at the Bartlett Inn to remember a special event like a wedding anniversary.  Come check out the gallery at the inn – call 1800 292 2353 for an appointment or come stay with us at the inn and enjoy the art, the accommodations and the breakfast! The rest of October still holds a nice foliage so get in a late fall weekend to enjoy the leaves! 1 800 292 2353

Wildcat NH view to Tuckermans Ravine Mt Washington NH

Ride the Wildcat Gondola to the top of Wildcat Ski NH Mountain and stay at the Bartlett Inn hotel close to North Conway NH.  The views are as spectacular in summer as they are in winter.  We even saw a large bull moose on the Gondola ride laying just under the!  At the top there are several hikes short or long you can do and they give you access to even more views!  WE made it tot the very summit of Wildcat where there is a lookout platform…spectacular looking into Tuckerman Ravine and Huntington Ravine on Mt Washington NH across Pinkham Notch.

The Wildcat zip line is quite long and a real thrill!  The only drawback is that you have to weigh about 70 lbs to ride and so our 7 year old was not able to try it.  Maybe next year!  Stay at the Bartlett Inn Bed and Breakfast and Cottages and then enjoy a beautiful scenic short drive to Wildcat.  The innkeeper will give you some tips for hikes along the way and you can even get lunch at the mountain!  Call 1 800 292 2353. Did we mention that you can bring your dog with you on the tram!!  As long as they don’t suffer from vertigo!

Bartlett Innkeeper hike to Diana's Baths Cascading Waterfalls North Conway NH

Diana’s Baths Waterfall North Conway NH Family Hike

Spring Hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains is the perfect time to enjoy big water flow at many of the easy to get to Waterfalls.  Diana’s Baths made for a great family hike this week.  It is an easy .5 mile groomed trail to the falls.  We could hear the roar of the water before we could see the falls.  In spring the rain and the snow runoff make the rivers and waterfalls swell.  We enjoyed standing close to the cascade and getting covered with the mist.  There Are plenty of other waterfall hikes near Bartlett, Jackson and North Conway NH…some short and easy, some more challenging but all beautiful at this time of year.  Wear your hiking boots, a fleece and if you plan on going above 1200 feet bring some snowshoes too! Bartlett Inn – Innkeeper Nick will be happy to help you choose the best hike for what you want to see and for your abilities.

Mountain Coasters at Attitash and Cranmore North Conway NH
Tubing at Great Glen Trails Near the Mount Washington Auto Road and Cranmore
Snow Cat up Mount Washington or Cog Railway both go partway up in winter weather depending
Zip Lines and Canopy tours at Wildcat Ski Resort in Pinkham Notch NH and Bretton Woods NH
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides at several local Farms
Snowmobiling – the best NH snowmobiling is just outside the Bartlett Inn NH
Dog Sledding – Lots of fun and bundle up!
Ice Skating in NH (several options)
and of Course….Shopping at the North Conway Outlets!

And if you do ski – Bartlett Inn near Attitash , Bretton Woods and Cranmore and Wildcat NH has discounted ski tickets to all the mountains and great cross country ski trail access too! Call 1 800 292 2353 for deals as we have discounted tickets to all of the above activities and even some FREE tubing tickets!

Pumpkin People Bartlett Inn NH Rock Star Hannah Montana and Robbie Ray Cyrus

Don’t miss the Return of the Pumpkin People in Jackson NH, Bartlett NH, North Conway NH.  It is a local tradition and contest to create Pumpkin People with heads as pumpkin and bodies like a scare crow.  There are many displays throughout the area.  Maps of official displays can be picked up at the Bartlett Inn by guests or at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce.  It is a lot of fun to drive around, enjoy the scenery and have a few laughs at the clever creativity of the Pumpkin People. This Year we decided to go with a fun Disney and music favorite Rock Star Hannah Montana.  One Pumpkin has 2 personalities, one side Hannah – a blond sparkly dressed rock star and the other side Miley, a brunette in a country skirt.  Of course Hannah is joined by her sidekick “Lola’ in a crazy pink and tacky outfit and good ole Robbie Ray  is standing right next to the hay bales with his mullet and guitar!   Some come up to New Hampshire and enjoy a hike to a waterfall, a good meal, a soak in the outdoor jacuzzi, a dink by  Bartlett Inn’s  wood fireplace, and a drive to enjoy the Pumpkin People.