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Hiking Mount Tom, Mount Field, and Mount Avalon in the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Mount Tom (4,051’) and Mount Field (4,327’) are two of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks. Each offers a unique and different experience in the White Mountains. Mount Tom’s wooded summit lacks a view, but it’s an interesting hike nevertheless. Meanwhile, Mount Field offers sweeping vistas that make the climb seem like a small price to pay […]

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 […]

An often overlooked gem of a hike in the Catskills, the Huckleberry Loop

The Huckleberry Loop Trail in the western Catskills offers a diverse 13-mile hike for both day and overnight hikers. With stunning views, varied terrain, and reliable water sources, it’s a moderate to challenging experience.

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 […]

The Tripyramids of New Hampshire – Middle and North Tripyramid Hike – 2 of the NH48

Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire. They both are part of the NH48 Challenge, as peaks in New Hampshire that rise above 4,000 feet in elevation.

My favorite loop hike in the Catskills – Hunter Mountain from Spruceton

My favorite loop hike in the Catskills is a 9 mile hike over Hunter Mountain. If you don’t mind an additional 2 miles of out and back, you can also add the summit of Southwest Hunter (Leavitt Peak) and make the loop hike a total of 11 miles in length. For the loop as I […]

Hiking Dixville Notch, Table Rock, and Mount Gloriette

On our latest trip to New Hampshire, despite it being a relatively cold, wet and chilly Fourth of July weekend, we did manage to get out and do a few hikes. The first was one around Dixville Notch in the North Country of New Hampshire. The notch is a rugged gash in the northern mountains, […]