White Mountain National Forest: Thoreau Falls
Gaze down the barrel of a waterfall and visit a secluded pond on this 10.2-mile section hike of the Appalachian Trail.
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White Mountain National Forest: Mount Washington via Tuckerman RavineBag the most famous peak in the Presidential Range in a long day, or spend a weekend enjoying the views on this classic 7.8-mile summit route. Appalachian Trail: US 302 to Pinkham Notch Visitor CenterThe lofty goal on this 23.5-miler--more than half of which runs above treeline--is Mount Washington, the most notorious and highest peak in New Hampshire. On bluebird days, views stretch for 100-plus miles. Tip: Check the forecast before you go; weather blows in fast. White Mountain National Forest: Mount Eisenhower and Mount PierceCheck off two 4,000-footers and walk the nation's oldest continuously maintained trail on this 7.4-mile horseshoe route in the rugged Presidential Range.
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White Mountain National Forest: Baldface Mountain LoopClimb nearly 4,000 vertical feet, scramble up rock ledges, explore a gorge, and summit two mountains on this 8.3-mile White Mountain adventure. 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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What makes a backpacker a backpacker? It's not the garage full of gear or piles of guidebooks--it's the experiences, from thru-hiking a long trail to pushing your personal envelope to inspiring a child's love of wilderness. Here we present BACKPACKER's new Life List: 10 experiences to add to your tick-listnow--and the key skills you need to nail them.
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