Kristen Richard

Start planning a far-flung adventure with these 10 classic and soon-to-be-classic hikes.

This 12.1-mile overnight bags a Catskills Peak on the way to your lean-to camp spot.

This 7.2-mile round-trip hike to the Dutch Doctor lean-to in Harriman State Park takes you right into the wilderness, only an hour outside NYC.

With more than 100 miles of hiking trails, there’s no shortage of exploring to be done in this West Virginia getaway, which became America’s 63rd national park in December 2020. A local shows you how it’s done.

Find seasonal solitude close to home on this ideal backpack for winter beginners in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

Ride the train or the bus all the way to the trailhead on these short adventures.