606 Miles for Justice: Crawford Notch Hiking Challenge

Hike in Crawford Notch on 6/6 to help reach 606 miles in one day and raise $10K for racial justice & outdoor access.

Summits in Solidarity is hosting a second and final hiking challenge in Crawford Notch, NH to wrap up our 2026 Hike-a-Thon, which aims to raise $50,000 for racial justice and outdoor access programs in New England between the Spring Equinox (3/20) and the Summer Solstice (6/21).

On 6/06/26, participants will attempt to collectively hike 606 miles on trails in and around Crawford Notch. Sponsors will be donating dollars per mile for every mile participants log that day up to 606 miles, equating to a potential $8,000 raised. If hikers and supporters throw in additional donations, we will make it to our goal of raising $10,000 in one day.

THE HIKING CHALLENGE

Check in with our volunteers at the Crawford Notch Depot at the covered picnic tables anytime after 8 am to share your itinerary (or, if you're starting early, be sure to stop in after your hike to log your miles with us). Then, hike as many miles as you wish on any nearby trail you want---such as the Mt. Willard Trail, Crawford Path, Webster-Jackson Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, or Zealand Trail. Many will be hiking Mt. Willard, a gentle, three-mile round trip hike with a beautiful view, throughout the day.

Not sure what to do? Hike with local Hoka and Burgeon athlete Philip Carcia. Phil is attempting to summit Mt. Willard as many times as possible from 4 am to 4 pm; show up at the Crawford Notch Depot anytime in the 12-hour window to join him for his next lap(s). Community laps with Phil will happen at 8 am and 2:30 pm.

Whatever you choose to hike, be sure to stop by the picnic tables at the Crawford Notch Depot when you are done and log your miles by 4 pm.

Important note: If you don't make it to Crawford Notch by 4 pm to log your miles, please email us (contact below)by 7pm at the latest in order for the miles to count. Then, please make a donation online by 7 pm to help us reach our $10K-in-a-day fundraising goal.

THE PICNIC TABLE PARTY

Volunteers will be at the Crawford Notch Depot covered picnic tables from 8 am to 4 pm with cold drinks and snacks. Participants can log their miles and enter an exclusive raffle for a Hyperlite Waypoint 35 pack and more big prizes! The raffle drawing take place at 4pm. Stop by before and/or after your hike to refuel, win prizes, and make a contribution to Summits in Solidarity's fundraiser.

We need food/drink donations. Anyone is welcome to drop off snacks, sandwiches, or refreshments to help fuel the hikers. We will provide paper plates, cups, and cutlery. Savory food in particular is needed.

See you at Crawford Notch!

SOLIDARITY NIGHT

On the evening of 6/6, the Notch Hostel in North Woodstock, NH, will host our annual celebration and potluck feast. Join us at 5 pm to eat dinner and meet leaders from the organizations we are fundraising for this year. Then, kick back and enjoy a mini-film festival. And of course, win more raffle prizes. Register here.

TRANSPORTATION

Public transportation is sparse in the White Mountains. Please contact us (email below) if you need transportation and we will help you arrange it.

RAIN DATE

In the event that 6/6 is rained out, the event will take place on 6/7. We will contact all registrants via email and post on social media if the date is moved.

WE ARE ON INDIGENOUS LAND

Summits in Solidarity is based out of the mountains of the Wobanadenok which is the traditional ancestral homeland of the Abenaki and Wabanaki Peoples past and present. We acknowledge and honor with gratitude the land and waterways and the alnobak (people) who have stewarded the Wobanadenok throughout the generations.

• Contact Us: sarah.summitsinsolidarity@gmail.com
• Hike-a-Thon Main Page (go here to donate, make a pledge, or register for the season-long hike-a-thon): hikeathon.summitsinsolidarity.org/2026
• Summits in Solidarity website: www.summitsinsolidarity.org