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    • Groton, Connecticut

      Visit Avery Point Lighthouse

      3.0
      Owned by the University of Connecticut this lighthouse is a short walk from the parking area.  Though the grounds are open the tower is not.  Avery Point offers panoramic ocean views. From this location you can also see New London Harbor Lighthouse & New London Ledge Light. You can also see t...
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    • North Smithfield, Rhode Island

      Hike the Fort Wildlife Refuge

      1 mi
      The parking area is about 50 yards down the dirt driveway on your right. Take care in the spring, as the parking lot can become a mud pit!  This wildlife refuge is a series of loops which lead to three different ponds. These directions are for the 'Pond One' loop. When you start on the trail, sta...
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    • Montauk, New York

      Stroll along the Montauk Point Lighthouse Cliff Walk

      4.5
      1 mi
      The Montauk Point Lighthouse is one of the main attractions of "The End" of Long Island, but I've only ever walked around it on the cliff walk.When you get to the lighthouse, you can park in the parking lot (depending on when you go there may be a $8 fee). Right along the edge overlooking the wa...
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    • Franklin, Connecticut

      Hike Baileys Ravine at Ayer's Gap Preserve

      1.6 mi / 314 ft gain
      It's steep and rocky in the beginning but it levels out after a while! When standing in the parking lot, the trailhead is hidden! Look to the right. The trail ends on Ayer's Road so you have to walk back a little ways on the road.
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    • Blackstone, Massachusetts

      Hike the Blackstone Gorge Trail

      5.0
      0.7 mi / 72 ft gain
      Park at the lot at the corner of Staples Lane and County Street. From here you can access the Blackstone Gorge Trail. Dogs are allowed on leash, and you can enjoy various paths along the river or through the forest. At multiple points you can find yourself looking down at the Blackstone River fro...
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    • Montauk, New York

      Climb the Bluffs of Shadmoor State Park

      1.2 mi / 100 ft gain
      I've never actually been into the Shadmoor State Park, but you can climb up and onto the bluffs from the beach easily; well kind of easily.Most of the parking lots along the beach require Hamptons residency tags, so you can't park right next to beach entrances... bummer. We typically park along ...
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    • Chaplin, Connecticut

      Hike to Diana's Pool

      4.0
      1.3 mi / 45 ft gain
      The drive to Diana's Pool is worth it in an of itself, taking you through the backroads of Eastern Connecticut. To begin the hike just simply enter the woodland path and follow the trail. In order to go under the bridge just simply take the first left in the path and there will be a stream that f...
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    • Taunton, Massachusetts

      Kayak Lake Rico

      4.3
      Lake Rico is a decent sized lake located in East Taunton, MA. You can spend hours out kayaking and exploring. From the parking lot the lake looks pretty small but there is an opening towards the back that leads into three larger sections. There is also an island in the back that is great for sett...
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    • East Lyme, Connecticut

      Hike Rocky Neck State Park Trail

      5.0
      2.5 mi / 141 ft gain
      Rocky Neck State Park Trail is a 2.5 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near East Lyme, Connecticut.
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    • Douglas, Massachusetts

      Hike the Coffeehouse Loop, Douglas State Forest

      3.0
      2.2 mi / 500 ft gain
      Douglas State Forest is located off of Rte 16 in south central Massachusetts. To access trails and the lake, head to the parking area on Wallum Lake Park Road. From the parking lot, you can access the Coffeehouse Loop Trail, as well as a few other shorter trails by the lake. The Coffeehouse Loop ...
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    • Mansfield, Connecticut

      Hike Nipmuck Trail

      5.0
      8.3 mi / 748 ft gain
      Nipmuck Trail is a 8.3 mile out and back hike that takes you past wildlife located near Mansfield Center, Connecticut.
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    • Chilmark, Massachusetts

      Menemsha Hills Reservation Loop

      5.0
      2.98 mi / 344 ft gain
      GPS service in densely wooded areas on the Vineyard is hard to come by, so plugging in Menemsha Hills Reservation before getting on the road is advised. Traveling down N Road, you'll find an unmarked gravel road located between Turtle Cove and Trustees Lane. A short 400 meter drive will take you ...
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    • East Haddam, Connecticut

      Explore Chapman Falls in Devil's Hopyard SP

      4.0
      If you map to Chapman Falls in East Haddam, CT, you will be brought to a parking lot opposite from the waterfall in Devil's Hopyard, a beautiful Connecticut state park. Once there, it's only a few minute walk down a very clear trail to the base of the 60 foot falls. There's plenty of room to set ...
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    • West Tisbury, Massachusetts

      Photograph Lambert's Cove

      While there are a number of beaches on Martha's Vineyard, many of the more well known and popular ones can easily get over crowded. The less widely known Lambert's Cove, however, is a gem that will not disappoint.  To access Lambert's Cove in the summer season, you'll need to get or borrow a pas...
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    • Sutton, Massachusetts

      Hike the Purgatory Chasm Trail

      4.7
      1 mi / 115 ft gain
      For this 1-mile hike, you can park at the Purgatory Chasm Visitor Center. From there hit the trail and explore the unusual gap between the tall granite walls, which might be adorned with climbers. Great for all ages and dogs are welcome too. The trail is open March-November.
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