Manchester, NH: Dixville Peak via Cohos Trail
Explore a wild path that leads through quiet woods and over vista-packed summits.
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Appalachian Trail: Cape Moonshine Road to USFS 19Several reasons to explore this mostly forested 9.4-mile trip: Two shelters, countless springtime wildflowers, a lovely pond, and a summit bid on Mount Mist. Concord: Mount Major LoopClimb to the top of a rocky summit above island-dotted Lake Winnipesaukee on this popular 3.8-mile loop in the Belknap Mountains.
White Mountain National Forest: Carter Range and Wildcat RangeA two-day peak-bagging trek in the White Mountains, this 15.4-mile shuttle traces the spines of the Carter and Wildcat Ranges, cresting five 4,000-foot peaks. |
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Trail Running 8/22/2009Not the hardest hike just the worst trail conditions. BRING WATER SHOES WITH YOU!!! |
Mountain Map: White Mountains, NHThe Granite State's crown jewel is an epicenter for alpine adventure, from peakbagging to ridgewalking to hut camping. Where to start? In the heart of the Whites, with beta from our map team. Trek across windswept plateaus, tag a handful of the range's 48 peaks above 4,000 feet, and get a taste of high-altitude tundra. The High Life: White Mountains Traverse, NHHike our quieter insider's variation on this classic route. Trail Mix: Great November Hikes in the EastYour region's go-now guide: Explore New York City, hike four states in 24 hours, and perfect days in NC, GA, and NH. |
The Other Way InHike to life-list hot spots without waiting in life-list lines. These under-the-radar trails deliver everything but the crowds. |
Photo Gallery: Hut Keepers of New Hampshire's White MountainsHead to the White Mountains and meet the AMC hut keepers in this photo gallery. (Photos by Anne Skidmore) 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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