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Hike Ashokan High Point in the Catskills—9-mile loop or 7-mile out-and-back with forest trails, history, and Hudson Valley views.
Hike Ashokan High Point in the Catskills—9-mile loop or 7-mile out-and-back with forest trails, history, and Hudson Valley views.
Hiking Acadia National Park Super Loop
Acadia National Park, established in 1916, showcases Maine’s majestic coastal landscapes. This hiking adventure involved a challenging 16-mile loop, featuring landmarks like Cadillac Mountain and The Beehive. The trek offered stunning views and a variety of terrains, emphasizing the park’s remarkable beauty and rich history, making it a memorable experience.
Hiking Mount Pemigewasset in New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch State Park
Mount Pemigewasset is a prominent peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, located at the southern end of Franconia Notch State Park near the villages of Lincoln and Woodstock. At 2,557 feet, Mount Pemigewasset is known for its distinctive profile and stunning view, not its height. The most popular route to the summit is […]
Hiking Imp Face and Enjoying the Epic Views of Mount Washington on the Imp Trail Loop
Tucked away in from the hustle and bustle at the height of Pinkham Notch at the northern end of the Notch, the Imp Trail in the White Mountains of New Hampshire offers a thrilling and scenic adventure for hikers. This 6.5-mile loop trail winds its way through dense forest, rocky slopes, and beautiful views. The […]
Hiking Arethusa Falls & Frankenstein Cliff Loop in NH
The Arethusa Falls and Frankenstein Cliff Loop offers amazing views from high cliffs and a majestic waterfall in New Hampshire’s Crawford Notch State Park. The loop is a moderate hike that begins at the trailhead parking area on Route 302. For this hike, I took the loop counterclockwise, starting with the climb up Frankenstein Cliff. […]
Western Mahoosuc Ridge Loop
The 13.5-mile loop hike on the Mahoosuc Trail’s western section may lack grand views, but offers a sense of wilderness adventure. Following part of the Appalachian Trail, the route includes steady climbs, diverse terrains, and about 3,900 feet of elevation gain. Expect challenging conditions and plan for a longer hike than anticipated.
Little Baldy Hike in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma
Little Baldy is a small, but mighty peak nestled in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, not far from Lawton, Oklahoma. The easy hike to the open rock summit of Little Baldy hikers and visitors panoramic vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see – and offers a great introduction to the scenery of […]
Backpacking the Pemi Loop in the White Mountains
The 32-mile long Pemi Loop includes the Franconia Ridge Trail, the Garfield Ridge Trail and the Bondcliff Trail from the Lincoln Woods Trailhead. That trek includes the summits of Mount Flume, Mount Liberty, Mount Lincoln, Mount Lafayette, Mount Garfield, South Twin Mountain, Mount Bond, and Bondcliff Mountains. Thunderstorms caused a change in plans (and we’d […]
Hiking Overlook Mountain and the Overlook Fire Tower
The Overlook Mountain Fire Tower, at the top of Overlook Mountain high above the Village of Woodstock offers a stunning vista of the Hudson Valley to the east and the Catskill Mountains to the west. To reach the summit and the Fire Tower from the Woodstock area, the very popular Overlook Spur Trail is the […]
Mountains in Oklahoma? Yes there are! Explore Elk Mountain in the Wichita Mountains of southwestern Oklahoma
Elk Mountain in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma, offers hikers stunning panoramic views, diverse wildlife, and a 3.5-mile trail with an elevation gain of 617 feet. The trail begins at the Sunset Trailhead, leading to the first summit bump and then to the actual summit. The area is rich in flora and fauna, making it a picturesque hiking destination.