Tag Archives: hiking
Bald Mountain and the Rondaxe Fire Tower pack a big punch for a short, relatively easy hike in the Adirondacks
Offering a short hike with mighty views, Bald Mountain is in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Located just north of the village of the Old Forge, Bald Mountain is a popular hiking destination and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the Fulton Chain of Lakes. Just north of Old Forge […]
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.
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.
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.
Giant Falls in the White Mountains doesn’t disappoint
The hike to Giant Falls via the Peabody Brook Trail is a scenic and moderately challenging hike that offers beautiful views of 80-foot tall Giant Falls not too far from the village of Gorham in the northern White Mountains.
Sleeping Lion and Halcott Mountains Bushwhack in the Catskills
Two of the higher trailless peaks in the Catskills, Sleeping Lion Mountain (3391′) and Halcott Mountain (3509′) are accessible from Route 42 in the north central region of the Catskill Park. Halcott Mountain is one of the Catskill 3500 Peaks, while Sleeping Lion is part of the Catskill Hundred Highest peaks. Besides being on these […]
Jeff Senterman 