New Haven, CT: Kettletown State Park Loop
Climb miles up to viewpoints over the cool waters of the Housatonic River and Lake Zoar on this 3.8-mile loop through Kettletown State Park.
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Appalachian Trail: Hoyt Road to CT 341This scenic 11.2-miler crisscrosses the New York-Connecticut border three times and rewards hikers with numerous views of the Housatonic Valley. Norwalk, CT: Norwalk Islands PaddleBring binoculars on this 7.3-mile paddling tour of Long Island Sound, and take time to check out the shorebirds and a historic island lighthouse. New Haven, CT: Chatfield Hollow State Park LoopThis easy 4.6-mile loop serves up large tracts of hardwoods, a side of granite ledges, and the continuous pour of a lively brook. |
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Undermountain Trail to Lions Head to Bear Mountain to Sages RavineThis 2 day backpacking trip on the CT/MA portion of the Appalachian trail is a good hike for beginning to moderate hikers looking for a good 2 day/1 night hike. Appalachian Trail: West Cornwall Road to US 7Ready your camera. This 7.3-miler serves up five-star views of countless peaks‰ÛÓBear Mountain, Mount Everett, Kaaterskill High Peak and the Catskills, to name a few. New Haven: West Rock Ridge State Park LoopThis 4-mile loop circles the city's most prominent ridge, visits a 1661 hideout, and rewards a light effort with dramatic views of New Haven Harbor. |
Local Hikes: NortheastHead out on one of these trails in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Local Hikes: NortheastPaddle to Maryland's Assateague Island; pack an ice axe for the Presidentials. Readers' Choice 2011: America's Best HikesThe undisputed local experts—you—chose the top parks, trails, campsites, and weekend getaways from Alaska to Alabama. |
Readers' Choice: NortheastYour favorite parks, weekend getaways, peak ascents, campsites, and more in the Northeast. Hikes and Trips in all 50 StatesUse our comprehensive state-specific pages to find hikes in your home state our a state you're planning on visiting. |
AT Shelter Photo GalleryA few of the shelters and lean-tos found along the length of the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow Panoramas of the Appalachian TrailA collection of five-star overlooks along the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow |
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