After a solid week of Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in Canada’s mountainous national park, our columnist ‘barely scratched the surface of possibilities.’
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Hiking: Mt. Agamenticus offers more than you may realize
The views of the Atlantic are well-known, but did you know the preserve is the largest unfragmented parcel of coastal forest between Acadia and New Jersey’s Pine Barrens?
Phew. Mt. Cutler in Hiram has (finally) been conserved
So you can hike the five miles of trails on 170 scenic acres without worrying about the possibility of development.
It’s Worth the Trip: Make West Quoddy your Down East destination
West Quoddy State Park offers an iconic lighthouse and many classic Maine coastal views.
Hiking: Our Pacific Crest Trail hiker reaches … Washington state
He survives two days of wretched downpours and is rewarded with ‘9 incredible miles’ along Crater Lake in Oregon.
Hiking: Tackling the High Sierra on the Pacific Crest Trail
Monochromatic and seriously challenging, this section of the trail rewards the hiker with million-dollar views.
Some hiccups on Maine native’s cross-country hike – but she delivers a message
Deirdre Fournier started hiking the American Discovery Trail in April to raise awareness of domestic violence.
It’s Worth the Trip: White Mountains’ Boulder Loop Trail has it all
It’s easy to get to, challenging but not too challenging, and the views are awesome.
Hiking: Craving solitude and the beauty of nature? Have we got the spot for you
Deboullie Public Lands unit in Aroostook isn’t easy to reach, but that’s probably why you’ll have it to yourself.
Trail maintenance with a new twist, many new twists, on Mount Katahdin
The rerouting of severely eroded trails on the state’s tallest mountain will soften grades, add switchbacks and stone features, and make for more enduring trails.