Explorers learn to be supportive team members as their cabins tackle three challenging and beautiful experiences: backpacking trip on the Mahoosuc Mountains stretch of the Appalachian Trail, a 3-day canoe trip navigating the boundary waters of New Hampshire and Maine, and a fully supported 4-day biking trip on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in Vermont. They return to camp between these experiences, joining in all-camp activities.
Learn more about the AYF’s return to cycling programs.
Dates
& Rates
Early
Bird
Rates
SESSION A
2026 DATES
2025 RATES
June 28 – July 17
$5,355
SESSION B
2026 DATES
2025 RATES
July 19 – August 7
$5,355
Life On Trail
Four Trails trips are more than just amazing outdoor experiences. Campers create mobile communities that form lifelong bonds.
- Wake up, break down camp, have breakfast
- Hit the trail or waterway
- Stop for breaks (and snacks!) when needed
- Lunch
- More time on trail or waterway
- More breaks and snacks
- Arrive at predetermined campsite, set up camp
- Hang out and relax with trip group
- Make dinner
- Community discussion, reflection
- Lights out




