Appalachian Trail: MA 23 to Tyringham Road
This 11-miler follows a network of bog bridges, passes a glacial pond, and showcases postcard views from The Ledges.
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Boston: Wachusett Mountain LoopThis 5.8-mile loop takes you through a 400-year-old forest to summit the highest Bay State peak east of the Berkshires. Boston: Prospect Hill LoopHop off the bus for a 12.6-miler through red-maple swamps and old-growth forest filled with deer, grouse, and turkeys. Boston: Alander Mountain LoopHead up to a ridge overlooking the Hudson Valley and Catskills, and return through beaver and berry country. |
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Mohawk Trail State ForestAbout a 6.5 mile loop that includes lunch break at the near top of the Todd Mountain. Crow Hills/Leominster State Forest HikeStart at Redemption Rock and hike the Midstate Trail to Crow Hills. Cross over to Leominster State Forest Trail System. |
Rip & Go: New England National Scenic Trail - Mt. Grace State Forest, MAWalk deliberately into woods filled with waterfalls and stone walls. |
Local Hikes: NortheastHead out on one of these trails in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. |
Appalachian Trail Nature Photo GalleryWildflowers, bugs, and other nature photographs shot by our map correspondent on the AT © Jeff Chow 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 |
AT Interview: Correspondent Jeff ChowJeff Chow spent 10 months mapping every mile of the AT for BACKPACKER. Learn about his favorite spots and hard-earned tips here. |
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