Tag Archives: Appalachian Trail
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.
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 […]
Exploring the Appalachian Trail’s halfway point in Pennsylvania’s Michaux State Forest
We hiked a six and a half mile loop at Sunset Rocks and the Appalachian Trail’s historic halfway point in Michaux State Forest, Pennsylvania. The trail offers stunning views and passes the unofficial halfway point of the Appalachian Trail. Starting at Camp Michaux, we explored the CCC camp ruins and enjoyed the trail before returning to our starting point.
Mary’s Rock in Shenandoah National Park
Earlier this year, Moe and I had a chance to spend a long weekend in Shenandoah National Park and get in some hiking along our travels on Skyline Drive. One of our stops was a hike up Mary’s Rock. Mary’s Rock is very popular destination in Shenandoah National Park, for a reason! It’s an incredibly […]
Exploring the Appalachian Trail in New York between the state line and the Hudson River
I had the chance to enjoy a number of different backpacks in 2022, which is something I hadn’t been able to really enjoy since thru hiking the Northville Placid Trail in 2020. I find it a completely different experience than day hiking, different even from some of the marathon day hikes I’ve done. Backpacking is […]
Goose Eye Mountain – Gem of a hike in Maine’s Mahoosuc Range!
Goose Eye Mountain and Mount Carlo are part of the rugged Mahoosuc Range in Western Maine, just to the northeast of the main parts of the White Mountain National Forest.
Hiking the Wildcats
The Wildcats are a rugged section of the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire that offers some amazing views of Mount Washington and the Presidentials in the White Mountains. The trail is a mix of rocky, steep, and muddy sections that is definitely on the difficult side of hikes in this region. We hiked the Wildcats […]
Hiking Mount Moosilauke in New Hampshire’s White Mountains via the Asquam Ridge, Beaver Brook, and Gorge Brook Trails
One of the New Hampshire 4000 footers, Mount Moosilauke stands at 4,802 feet tall. The mountain is crossed by a number of trails, including the Appalachian Trail. For Appalachian Trail hikers, Mount Moosilauke is often considered the gateway to the White Mountains by northbound thru hikers, and the end of the Whites for southbound thru […]
Jeff Senterman 