Newtown, Connecticut

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  • Sandisfield, Massachusetts

    Buck River Swimming Hole

    4.0
    0.3 mi / 250 ft gain
    This swimming hole is 7-feet deep. At the top of the swimming hole is a 12-foot waterfall with slide down. Parking: The swimming hole is located between Sandisfield Town Office and the post office. There is one dirt pull-off space near the swimming hole. The easiest parking is at the Town Offic...
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  • Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

    Hike the Dyckman Hill/Huyler's Landing Loop

    9 mi / 980 ft gain
    There is two ways to access this loop hike.  The first is from the Englewood Picnic area just off Exit 1 from the Palisades Interstate Parkway.  Parking here requires a fee of $5 May through September. The second is to drive past the Englewood Picnic area turnoff on Henry Hudson Drive and continu...
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  • Mount Washington, Massachusetts

    Bash Bish Falls

    4.3
    0.75 mi / 295 ft gain
    Bash Bish Falls is a spectacular 60-foot waterfall located on the Massachusetts-New York border in the southern Berkshires. This popular destination offers easy hiking access and stunning natural beauty, making it perfect for families and casual hikers. Parking Options Massachusetts Side: 0...
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  • Copake, New York

    Bash Bish Falls from Taconic State Park

    1.53 mi / 167 ft gain
    Bash Bish Falls from Taconic State Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Copake, New York. Swimming is not permitted at Bash Bish Falls. 
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  • High Falls, New York

    Mohonk Mountain House Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze Hike

    4.5
    Mohonk Mountain House is a historic resort located just outside the Catskills in the Hudson Valley just 90 miles north of New York City. With 85 miles of winding trails throughout the Mohonk Preserve, you'll have endless hiking options upon your arrival.Parking at the Gatehouse is limited, so be ...
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