AMC Zealand Falls Hut

This was our first hike in the white mountains and first stay at an AMC hut. The walk in is easy with a few bumps in the trail. Lush and green mossy at the start, more “piny” further up, beautiful views along the way, and waterfalls we plunged in close to the hut. It took us 1,5 hours. The bunks are nice (3 wool blankets, just bring a sleeping sheet bag), the food was excellent and plentiful and the croo was helpful and fun. Please tip them, they deserve it. Free earplugs, and some hiking items for sale. Quiet time at 9.30 and wake up songs at 6.30, breakfast at 7. We took a side trip to Thoreau Falls on our way out, about 3-4 hours there and back with a nice soak in the falls with wide views of the mountains around. Definitely recommend. Next up: Greenleaf hut.

I traveled to this AMC hut in August with my two kids, 6 and 8, and my friend and her two kids of similar ages. We chose this hut and Lonesome Lake because they are doable hikes for kids.||||I thought they were both excellent, but Zealand Falls was my slight favorite, due to it's location at the "falls," which were amazing. I was expecting more of a traditional waterfall, but instead found many different waterfalls along an immense stretch of rock that extended as far as we walked - and that was pretty far. Although it was a touch cold the day we were there, my kids loved trying out the "natural waterslides" (basically stretches of algae covered rock with water running over) and climbing the rocks. For those not keen on cold water, there was plenty of exploring to be done without getting w

This hut is spectacular there are 36 bunks in two rooms there is a large communal room with 3 tables and amenities like drinks also a large kitchen for those staying overnight. They are also selling snacks and other camping essentials and tools. The hut is staffed by 1 person off season and multiple during the on season.

My friend and I hiked a 132 mile segment of the AT from West Hartford to the Pinkham Notch Visitor's Center in July 2024. We had reservations at the Zealand Falls hut. Staff there very friendly, talented. We had a very informative talk on animal sounds, communication between plants by one of the Staff. Restrooms were very very clean. Food was excellent. Hiker behavior there was, I would estimate, exemplary, unlike some guests at the Mizpah Hut. I would definitely stay there again if I had the opportunity.

The hut was great! Very family friendly good for young and old. There are snakes you can catch and a very nice waterfall. The hike is 2.8 miles and has amazing scenery. There is no electricity, there is running water but it isn't safe to drink so don't drink it! Bring water bottles if you want to drink or brush your teeth. The only problem I had was they wake you up super early ~6:00 am and have you go to bed at ~9:30 PM, as a night owl it is different. There is no cell service too. Put your phones and other electronics in a plastic bag because there are multiple places they could fall into a river while hiking. I saw two people fall into the rivers on the trails. I have many allergies and they are great with allergies. For dinner they had turkey and mashed potatoes, which I could eat and