White Mountain National Forest: Mount Carrigain
This ambitious 2-day trek in New Hampshire's White Mountains tackles two of the hundred highest peaks in New England and mixes in an off-trail summit ascent along the way.
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White Mountain National Forest: Mount Washington via Tuckerman-Boott Spur LoopOn this 8.1-mile loop, you'll ascend Tuckerman Ravine and scramble up broad boulder fields to a well-earned summit overlook in the White Mountains. White Mountain National Forest: Mount Morgan & Mount PercivalThis 4.7-mile loop in the Squam Lake region of the White Mountains ascends Mounts Morgan and Percival and challenges dayhikers with tight caves and boulder scrambles. Appalachian Trail: NH 112 to Flume Visitor CenterThis 15.8-miler climbs more than 3,500 feet past mountain lakes and waterfalls--all deserving of a lunchtime break or a pause for photographs.
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Biking 9/17/2009 Sharon, VT to Moultonborough, NH78 miles, mostly cloudy & cool until sun peeked through mid-afternoon. Busy roads but fairly decent shoulder off & on. Trail Running 8/22/2009Not the hardest hike just the worst trail conditions. BRING WATER SHOES WITH YOU!!! Mount ChocoruaShelters are available up on the trail that allow tent camping. The first half of the hike you have 3 sources of flowing water sources, once you pass the Chocorua River there are no more water sources available.
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America's Scariest Trails: What are You Afraid of?Haunted mountains? Vanished campers? Bloodthirsty creatures? An evil wind that lures hikers over a waterfall? We dare you to hike America's scariest trails. America's Scariest Trails: Mt. Washington's Phantom CrowdsNever let your guard down on this deadly peak, where the weather–and spirits–are unpredictable. 
Weekend Planner: Quick EscapesGet big views and rack up long miles with these close-to-home adventures. |
Master the Steeps: High-Angle Hiking TrailsFirst, 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. 
Weekend Snow Climbs in the Pacific Northwest, Rockies, and NortheastPack snowshoes for these nine epic treks to snowy solitude in the Pacific Northwest, Rockies, and Northeast. |
AT 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 
AT Panoramic Photo GalleryA 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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Gear Lab: Boots Torture TestCan any hiking boot survive 15 minutes in a cement mixer filled with rocks, sticks, dirt, and bricks? Gear Lab aims to find out. |
Gear Lab: Tents Torture TestWho wants a mountain tent that buckles under pressure? Not us--so we blasted four top tents with a carwash pressure washer to see which one comes out on top. |
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Adventure Weekends: Luxury Hiking and Camping
We've got a selection of cozy shelters and trail-side restaurants from Washington to Maine. Check out these hikes in the Rockies, the Northeast, and the Northwest.
Hiking The Annapurna Circuit: Q&A With Shannon Davis
Associate editor Shannon Davis tells us more about the highs and lows of his honeymoon trek (featured in March 2009's "The Perfect Circle") on the sky-scraping Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.
American Classic: Hiking the Appalachian Trail
In this ultimate guide to the country's favorite footpath, you'll find our picks for the best hiking and camping, and a complete plan for thru-hikers. Plus, meet a man who has made it his job to help AT hikers.
Mt. Adams: Solitude On Ice
Test your self-arrest skills on Mt. Adams's 12,276-foot fractured glacier.
Hiking Hip Deep in Florida's Swamps
Get your feet (and more) wet on the Florida Trail's best section.
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