Howker Ridge Trail going up Mt Madison is described as strenuous, rugged, and rocky. But is it that bad? What’s the draw?
Hiking Mahoosuc Notch is a noteworthy achievement for anyone. But is it really as tough as people make it to be?
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Mt Tecumseh might not be four thousand feet, but it still carries its weight as well as any four thousand footer.
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Mt Hale is a short hike to the summit. So how to bulk out the day? Add a couple other side-destinations, of course!
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Pumpelly Trail up Monadnock isn’t one of the easier routes — indeed, that goes to the nearby Dublin Trail. But maybe there’s something more?
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A Pemi Loop is a long hike, no doubt about it. But for the hiker bagging 4,000 footers, it’s a chance to hike a dozen of them.
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I don’t know how the words “Pemi Loop” can’t equate with “tough.” But sometimes, there’s no easy way to enjoy such an amazing experience. And maybe that’s the point.
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Mt Wolf, from Kinsman Notch, is hard. But while hiking that bit of the Kinsman Ridge trail, you’ll find that the water at Eliza Brook is ice cold and delicious.
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Hiking Monadnock from the north, at the southern end of the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, proves yet again that the mountain has differences.
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Mt Isolation is… isolated. It’s a long, rugged hike in, but the rewards are huge.
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Two mountains with a brisk drive in between? Hadn’t done that trick in awhile. But it was totally worth it. Superlative views on a clear day. What’s not to like?
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Hiking with the iNaturalist app can make your outings more interesting, by helping you understand the environment.
