Boston, MA: North Skyline Trail
Take a ridgeline walk to views of the Boston skyline.
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Appalachian Trail: Tyringham Road to I-90Tour hemlock- and pine-covered landscapes in the Berkshires to a glacial lake nestled between wooded hills on this 8.4-miler.
Boston, MA: Wompatuck State ParkExplore Wompatuck State Park on a labyrinthine trail system that showcases classic New England-style singletrack right outside Boston.
Appalachian Trail: Gulf Road to Cheshire, MAWatch for black bears along this 7.1-mile leg that features woodlands and a worthy side trip to the glacial leftovers of Cheshire Cobbles. |
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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. Bennington, VT: Petersburg PassThis three-state Berkshires loop rolls south of Bennington to Williamstown, MA and heads into New York via a 4-mile climb over Petersburg Pass. Boston, MA: Fells Mountain Bike TrailThis 6.3-mile loop skirts three reservoirs, cuts through forests of oak, hemlock, and birch in 2,060-acre Middlesex Fells Reservation. |
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. |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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