Vermont
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From dawn-to-dusk epics in Utah canyons to lazy-picnic blueberry strolls in Maine–plus hikes to peaks, redwoods, hot springs, beaches, and more–here are 100 ways to spend a perfect day on the trail.
First, check out our tips for healthy hiking on steep terrain in the May 2009 issue then, put them to the test on one of our favorite high-angle trails from California to North Carolina.
Home to the White Mountains, the Appalachian Trail, and easily reachable urban trail networks like Boston's Emerald Necklace, this densely-populated region is small in size but big on recreational potential.
Sample the best section of the country's first thru-hike.
Want a backcountry room with a view? Climb these lookouts from Vermont to Washington.
Hike this burly wonder to find out what inspired the Appalachian and Long Trail's founders.
Live life on the edge as your dayhike three vertiginous ridges in Arizona, Vermont, and Colorado.
The Long Trail offers steep climbs and solitude-and a whiff of border intrigue.
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Vermont.
The challenge of Vermont's Long Trail will cure what ails you.
If land has a personality, then Vermont's 270-mile Long Trail is one moody, unpredictable way to hike through New England.
Enjoy Vermont's autumn colors while you can -- they disappear all too quickly, and the Green Mountains recover their namesake hue in the spring.
Burnt Rock Mountain provides great views along Vermont's Long Trail.