Online Exclusive: Readers' Choice 2012: Regional Survey Results (Northeast)
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We called for your help—and you answered! We wanted to know your favorite long trails, parks, and hikes in the Northeast. Here’s how you responded.
Q: Of these most viewed weekend trips on our website, which would you most like to do next weekend? (Assume weather’s not an issue.)
A: These three trips topped the list:
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>> New York City: Long Path Loop (Harriman State Park) backpacker.com/hikes/271613
>> Adirondack Park: Five Mountain Loop backpacker.com/hikes/368779
>> Long Trail (Section 01): Pine Cobble Road to VT 9 backpacker.com/hikes/434853
Q: Of these big, classic trips in the Northeast, which is #1 on your list to do before you kick the bucket?
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>> 100-Mile Wilderness backpacker.com/hikes/542144
>> Presidential Traverse
>> Mt. Washington backpacker.com/hikes/59657
Q: What is your favorite long trail in the region?
A: 71% of you prefer the Appalachian Trail.
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1. Appalachian Trail (71%)
2. Long Trail (21%)
3. North Country Trail (8%)
Q: What’s the best trailside pub in your region?
Q: What’s the top trail town in your area?
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