New York City: West Kill Mountain
This challenging 7.2-mile scramble up rocky West Kill Mountain rewards hikers with stellar views of the Catskills and a waterfall lunch site.
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New York City, NY: Central Park (South Loop)Deep within Manhattan's famed 843-acre greenspace, this 4.1-mile escape offers a quick break from the daily grind.
Buffalo: Genesse Gorge LoopNestled deep along Genesee Falls, this 6.5-mile reverse-lasso loop overlooks New York's "Grand Canyon" in Letchworth State Park. New York City: Vly and Bearpen MountainsYou won't find sections of this 8.2-mile hike on any trail map. That's because, until recently, these two 3,500-foot mountains in the Catskill Mountains sat on private land. |
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Biking 9/13/2009 Fulton to Rome, NY (before lunch)80 miles today & more rain! Cool temps in the 60s. New York, NY: Harriman State Park LoopWith 1,400 feet of climbing per 15-mile loop, Harriman State Park offers some of the best training in the NYC metro area. Syracuse, NY: Oneida Lake LoopThis flat to rolling loop around the northern most Finger Lake is perfect for a Sunday morning spin in the fall. |
Local Hikes in the East — March 2013Tromp through a Florida cypress swamp, find solitude on a Catskills peak, look for rare Carolina blooms, plus 9 more. 2013 Adventures NYCOn June 22, 2013 we'll help bring the outdoors to life with our popular Central Park adventure day! |
Local Hikes in the EastKentucky's Land Between The Lakes, see a South Carolina swamp (without the bugs), hike through four states in one huge day, and more. 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. Rip & Go: Southern Harriman Loop, Harriman State Park, NYEscape into wild forest just a short train ride from Manhattan. |
Devil's Path, Catskills State Park, NYConsidered by many the toughest dayhike in the Northeast–and possibly the Lower 48–this 24-mile classic features 18,000 feet of elevation gain and loss. (Photos by Jonathan Dorn) 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. |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Sierra Designs Tov and L.L. Bean Ultralite 850Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Vasque Snow Junkie UD BootsStaff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque |
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