New York City: Bear and West Mountains via the AT
This 10-mile out-and-back climbs a summit with far-reaching views and ends at a rustic Appalachian Trail shelter.
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Albuquerque, NM: Vacas Trail
Water is abundant here, compared to the arid high desert below. This 15.2-miler links fish-filled creeks with the forested hills of San Pedro Parks Wilderness.
This 10-mile out-and-back climbs a summit with far-reaching views and ends at a rustic Appalachian Trail shelter.
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Bag four peaks all over 8,000 feet along this 13.8-mile out-and-back with two short off-trail summit scrambles.
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Back in November I went on a Backpacking trip in the Sierras. My Daughter and I went to Lower Soldier Lake it was really cold but we ... Read more
Blue Mesa 1610
This tent is easy to set up and very spacious inside. The Blue Mesa 1610 also endures high winds nicely. However, this tent leaks ... Read more
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