Service runs every Saturday from July 9th to October 15th with the exception of every third weekend of each month where the bus will run on Sundays.
More trips could be added based on demand.
Please note that these suggestions are not guided adventures! You are ultimately responsible for having the correct gear, provisions, and more. Hiking can be dangerous without proper care being taken. Keep in mind that you must be back at the pickup point on time and that the bus will not wait for you. We advise you to really do your research and ensure that whatever activity and trail you select allows you to be back at the pick-up point before the departure time with plenty of wiggle room. Difficulty suggestions may be different for each person and party and are based on the amount of time you have between being dropped off and picked up.
Some of the trip ideas below can be combined.
Please reference a map.
Distance: 2
miles
Difficulty: Easy for
everyone
Cost:
Visit for more info (must purchase directly on their website)
Distance: 3.4
miles
Elevation gain:
1,500 feet
Difficulty: Easy for
everyone
Distance: 17.6
miles
Elevation gain:
570 feet
Difficulty: Easy
based on amount of time given to complete path
Distance: 9.5
miles
Elevation gain:
3,500 feet
Difficulty:
Difficult even for seasoned hikers; do not attempt unless you have previous White Mountain 4,000
footer experience. Even doing just one of these mountains has an elevation gain over 3,000 feet,
and going down Flume is dangerous.
Water and food is available at both the Lonesome Lake Hut
and the Greenleaf Hut but not directly at the
drop-off.
Lonesome Lake Hut is closer to reach.
Distance: 4.2
miles
Elevation gain:
360 feet
Difficulty: Easy for
everyone
Distance: 2.6
miles
Elevation gain:
1,000 feet
Difficulty:
Easy for seasoned hikers; moderate for newbies if you are fine with steeper elevation
and have hiking boots/trail runners
Distance: 3
miles
Elevation gain:
1,300 feet
Difficulty:
Easy for everyone
Distance: 6.5
miles
Elevation gain:
2,500 feet
Difficulty:
Moderate for seasoned hikers; difficult for newbies
Distance: 5.3
miles
Elevation gain:
2,450 feet
Difficulty: Easy for
seasoned hikers; difficult for newbies
Distance: 8.3
miles
Elevation gain:
3,600 feet
Difficulty:
moderate/difficult for seasoned White Mountains or Adirondacks hikers; do not attempt unless you
have previous White Mountain 4,000 footer experience
Duration: 1.5
hours
Difficulty: Easy for
everyone
Cost:
Visit for more info (must purchase directly on their website)
Duration:
All day if you want
Difficulty: Easy for
everyone
Cost:
Visit for more info (must purchase directly on their website)
Distance: 2.6
miles (includes walk from parking lot)
Elevation gain:
530 feet
Difficulty:
Easy for everyone
Distance: 4
miles
Elevation gain:
2,300 feet
Difficulty:
Moderate for seasoned hikers but difficult for newbies. This is a steep climb up
and not recommended for folks who don't hike often.
Hang around the Highland Center area.
Picnic, walk around, check out Gibbs Falls, Saco Lake,
&
Ammonoosuc Lake
Distance:
1.5 miles (from the parking lot)
Elevation
gain:
250 feet
Difficulty: Easy
for everyone
Distance: 3.2
miles
Elevation
gain:
1,100 feet
Difficulty:
Easy
for seasoned hikers; moderate for newbies
Distance: 3.7
miles
Elevation
gain:
1,600 feet
Difficulty:
Easy
for seasoned hikers; moderate for newbies
Distance: 4.5
miles
Elevation
gain:
2,200 feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
for seasoned hikers; difficult for newbies
Distance: 5.6
miles
Elevation
gain:
2,450 feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
for seasoned hikers; difficult for newbies
Distance: 6
miles
Elevation
gain:
2,450 feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
for seasoned hikers; difficult for newbies
Distance: 6.6
miles
Elevation
gain:
2,800 feet
Difficulty:
Moderate/difficulty for seasoned hikers; do not attempt as newbie
Ridj-it's Mountain Flyer lowers the barriers of entry for people to access New Hampshire's world class outdoor amenities, cuts down on traffic and congestions at our trailheads and pays homage to the ski trains of old. These are just the types of projects we want to see happening in the Granite State.
Can I bring my dog?
We are not allowing pets at this time, and many drop-off spots along the Mountain Flyer route do not allow pets.
What if I miss the bus?
It is 100% your responsibility to be at the pick-up point at the listed time of departure, and neither Ridj-it nor the bus company is liable for you missing the bus. With that said, we do want you to be able to safely return should you miss the bus for some reason. Therefore, before your trip, we will send you a list of local drivers you can attempt to contact who will be able to shuttle you to either a bus stop with a separate company you would take to return to the Boston area or, in the case of a very late return back to the pickup point, a local town to spend the night until you can catch a bus home.
Where can I store my bike and gear?
Under the bus.
Do
you sell tickets for kids?
Children under the age of 3 may travel for free as long as they are sitting on your lap. Children older than 3 will require a standard seat to be purchased.
How will I know where the bus is, when it's leaving, etc?
You will receive an email notification from Ridj-it (the platform that hosts the booking technology) informing you when the bus has left each spot. You must make sure to whitelist Ridj-it so it's not sent to spam.
What if there's bad weather?
Rain and cold are common in the White Mountains, and you should be prepared for both. However, in the case of a 100% washout, you will know two days ahead of time and be fully refunded. The White Mountain Flyer will decide whether the planned date is a washout or not.
Can I pay with cash?
Reservations must be made on the trip links above in order to join. You will not be able to pay at the bus, and cash will not be accepted.
What if I need to cancel?
You'll need submit your cancellation request by clicking the following link, login to your Ridj-it account as prompted, and click the "x" next to the trip name and date under "Upcoming Trips". Rules on credit and refund are made available at the time of purchase and are applied to your cancellation. You'll receive an email confirmation of cancellation.
