TransNH Expedition (THNX)
The only place to get the TransNH Expedition Route!
Our experienced guides will lead you through nearly 500 miles of iconic New Hampshire scenery from the Canadian border in Pittsburg, ending at the NH Seacoast.
The TransNH Expedition and its logo are registered trademarks of ENH, LLC.
Guided Adventure - $999
What's Included:
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3-day trip led by our experienced guides for your vehicle + 2 people
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Campground accommodations for 2 nights (Friday & Saturday)
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Mt. Washington Auto Road tickets for your entire party and private Auto Road intro by Auto Road staff
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Exclusive event t-shirt for driver and passenger
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Event sticker for each attendee
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GPX and waypoint tracks for the trip
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All Meals from Lunch on Friday through Lunch on Sunday (see below for details)
2026 Schedule:
June 26-28, 2026
September 18-20, 2026
Start Location: Canada/New Hampshire border – Pittsburg, NH
Start Time: 8:00am Friday
Finish Location: Seacoast, Hampton NH.
Finish Time: 4:00pm Sunday
Meals:
Leave the cooking to us! Meals (from lunch on Friday through lunch on Sunday) are included in the trip. This trip has some long travel days, and planning meals and storing food can be stressful. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the campfire while we do the cooking for you!
This is a sample menu, but selections will change based on season and availability. We survey guests in advance to determine dietary restrictions and preferences.
Friday Lunch: Picnic style lunch beside a waterfall featuring a selection of fresh breads from a local bakery, deli meats and cheese, along with chips and a fresh-made salad selection
Friday Dinner: For 2025, Chef Ryan created a family-style paella with chicken & chorizo. Guests enjoyed an appetizer of grilled bread and a charcuterie platter while setting up camp.
Breakfast Saturday: Continental breakfast selection of fruit, muffins from a local bakery, and hot coffee.
Lunch Saturday: Trail-side tacos! Chef Ryan cooked up some amazing beef tacos with all the sides, including warm tortillas.
Dinner Saturday: Grilled mediterranean chicken cooked over an open fire, served with warm flatbread and homemade hummus and a selection of sauces and toppings, along side a homemade orzo salad
Breakfast Sunday: Made-to-order breakfast sandwiches and hot coffee.
*We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions if notified in advance. We'll let you know if there are any issues. Those with severe food allergies should contact us for options.
You should bring along any extra snacks, as well as water or other beverages you would like.
Vehicle Requirements:
The TransNH Expedition is designed for 4WD vehicles (4-lo required), and is accessible to a wide variety makes/models. Parts of the route may be a challenge for a completely stock vehicle, but our guides can assist you with going around some areas if needed. Contact us before signing up if you have any questions about your capabilities.
Required Equipment:
Please note the following required equipment for the trip. If you don't have something, please message us to discuss your situation.
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A GMRS or FRS radio. This is how we communicate throughout our travels. We can loan you a radio if you don't have one, but let us know in advance please.
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Personal camping equipment
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Any medications or personal items you need for the trip
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Front and rear recovery points (send us a message if you're not sure about this)
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Full Size Spare tire
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Fire extinguisher
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First aid kit
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Tools specific to your vehicle
Recommended Equipment
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Vehicle recovery gear (tow strap, traction boards)
Itinerary:
Along the way, you will find some of the best waterfalls in the state, take in incredible scenic views along the Kancamagus Highway, enjoy a private guided tour of the museum at the Mt. Washington Auto Road before taking a drive up the mountain, see covered bridges, and some of the best trails in the state! Throughout the trip, we'll make stops at local shops and landmarks, and our guides will share interesting facts and history.
Day 1: We will meet at the Canadian border (US side) for a driver's meeting before heading out. We quickly leave the pavement to explore remote logging roads as we make our way towards Mt. Washington. We will make a few stops along the way, including a waterfall hike, a picnic lunch stop, and some local landmarks. We arrive at the Mt. Washington Auto Road after lunch, where we visit the museum and usually get a personal intro from Auto Road staff. We drive to the summit and spend some time enjoying the scenery (be sure to send a postcard from the summit post office!) before heading to camp.
Day 2: The second day will start with some incredibly scenic roads, including the Kancamagus highway. We'll stop at scenic overlooks and covered bridges. After lunch we venture back onto the dirt where we’ll explore some beautiful (and fun!) NH Class 6 roads (aka trails). This is where we will air down and put things into 4WD.
Day 3: The last day will include substantial off-road travel in the morning/early afternoon. After completing our off-road adventure, we will make our way out to the NH seacoast to view the beaches and Atlantic Ocean before departing for home.
This route is very flexible; nothing is set in stone and we may change things depending on the group’s desires, weather, and time.
Accommodations:
We camp at well-established and vetted campgrounds Friday and Saturday night.
Indoor restroom and shower facilities are available (bring quarters for the shower). We reserve a group block of sites. Depending on the number of guests and sites available, there may be 1 or 2 vehicles per site.
We provide wood for a shared campfire each night, weather permitting.
Please note that these are public campgrounds. We do our best to book the best sites possible, but as there are other groups present, sometimes issues may arise that are out of our control (other campers, etc).
There are hotels and other accommodations in the area if you would prefer to have more amenities, but these are not included in the cost of the trip and you are responsible for managing your own bookings.
Expectations & General Rules:
Guests are responsible for the following costs during the trip:
Thursday night lodging or alternative lodging – We recommend you stay somewhere near the meeting point on Thursday night. Some guests stay at the Lake Francis State Park Campground in Pittsburgh, NH, or at the Buck Rub Lodge, but there are other camping or cabin options nearby.
Fuel
Extra Food – Meals listed above will be provided for you. You are responsible for breakfast on Friday, dinner on Sunday, and any extra snacks you would like. You'll need to bring water and any other preferred beverages (there are plenty of provisioning stops along the way to get more).
Supplies:
There will be fuel stops along the way as well as provisioning stops each day for anyone that needs to pick up food or ice for coolers.
Be prepared for weather! It may rain, it may snow, it may be hot and sunny. Nights can be a little chilly, especially in September, and Mt. Washington has the potential to be cold at the summit. Bring appropriate clothing for all weather conditions we may encounter. Hot days, cool nights, rain, sunshine…be prepared!
General Rules:
Alcohol - There will be NO alcohol consumption until we are all parked for the night. You are responsible for your own behavior and must not be disruptive.
This is a family-friendly trip. Please behave accordingly.
Dogs - Well behaved dogs are welcome. Please bring proof of rabies vaccination and anything you need to keep your dog comfortable. You MUST clean up after your dog. You are responsible for your dog's behavior. Please do not bring along your pup if they are not friendly with other dogs and humans of all ages.
Follow instructions from our guides at all times. This is for the safety of all our guests. Our guides are authorized to ask you to leave the trip if you cause a disturbance or behave in an unsafe manner. You will not be refunded.
Minimum Equipment And Breakdowns On The Trip:
This trip is an Overland Adventure Route, designed to be friendly to a wide variety of vehicles and drivers. In cases of a breakdown, we will do our best to assist in an on-trail fix, but it helps if you have anything specific to your vehicle. In case a trail fix is not possible, we will do our best to get you to safety and out to a main road, but you are responsible for any recovery costs for your vehicle.
Depending on the situation, we may be able to split the group and leave a guide to assist you, but the rest of the group will continue on to the next destination. If you are able to get repaired, contact the group and meet up with us later that day or at camp that night. We want you to complete the trip and we REALLY don’t want to leave anyone behind.
