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Perched at treeline overlooking Eagle Lake, Greenleaf Hut’s views of nearby Mount Lafayette inspire you to explore the length of the Franconia Ridge. Summit Lafayette, and you’ll surround yourself in high mountain beauty as the Pemigewasset Wilderness, Franconia Notch and the Kinsmans beyond stretch out around you. It’s a classic White Mountain experience.
We stopped on our way through, great place for a rest and pit stop. Free potable water is available here.
The staff were very friendly.
Also the view of mount Lafayette is great, being already more than 3/4 of the way up.
We needed this "hut" for a break from the elements. Long benches make seating communal style fun. Even though everyone is tired the chance to mingle still exists. Just make sure you are on the Old Bridle trail when you depart. Taking the wrong option will mean backtracking and losing time needed to get off the mountain. With soup or sandwich options, this place does well to lift spirits, even coffee for a pick me up. Rooms with bunks for travelers also on site, with coed bathrooms (stalls) , so don't panic. Last 2.9 miles after the hut felt like 4 miles. Still plenty of boulders to traverse on the trail. Leave with enough time to reach your vehicle or pack headlamps. Otherwise you are at the mercy of others with lamps which mY not be an option.
This is the best post-Haystack, Lincoln, Lafayette hut ever. I would argue that it is better to go in that order, and take a break here, than to pass by this hut at the start of your loop. Plus, you meet a lot of cool people here.
An amazing rest and recharge before getting down the mountain. Staffed 24 hours a day all season.
Complementary breakfast and dinner and other options to purchase. Had a hot coffee and snack and felt new again.
Great hut for beginners, 3 mile hike up isn't bad. They have the newest bathrooms in the AMC NH huts. There are 48 bunks, that have sleeping pads, pillows and wool blankets.
