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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.
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.
Hiking To The Top Of Massachusetts on Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock is the highest mountain in Massachusetts, standing tall at 3,491 feet and makes a great hike!
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 […]
Off the beaten path in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with the Ice Gulch
Ice Gulch is located in Randolph, New Hampshire, just to the north of the very popular Appalachia Trailhead, but it feels like a world away from the crowds and trails there. The trails to the north of Appalachian are little used, quiet, and explore a number of unique areas. On this trip, explored the Ice […]
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.
Looping Blackhead Mountain with a side of Black Dome Mountain in the Catskills
Part of the Catskill 3500 peaks in the Catskills, Blackhead Mountain offers a great loop hike of about 5 miles from the Big Hollow Trailhead parking area.
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 […]
Jeff Senterman 