Tag Archives: outdoors
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 Schoodic Head: A Scenic Acadia Adventure
Schoodic Head, the highest point on the Schoodic Peninsula, offers hikers a 3-mile trek featuring stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding areas. Starting at Blueberry Hill, the route includes the Anvil and Schoodic Head Trails, culminating in a scenic vista. It’s an easy to moderate hike with a 500-foot elevation gain.
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 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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
Jeff Senterman 