Norway, Maine
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Hart's Location, New Hampshire
Rappelling at Ripley Falls
1.5 mi / 0 ft gainThis is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to rappel down a 100+ waterfall surrounded by beautiful scenes in the midst of the White Mountains. This adventure is organized and facilitated by Northeast Mountaineering who provide gear, guidance, and safety instruction. You will begin your day at the Bu...Read more -
Portland, Maine
Hike Peaks Island
2 miPeaks Island is the closest of the Casco Bay Islands to Portland, ME. It is a residential island that fills up with tourists in the summertime. If you visit the Peaks mid-spring, you can count on fairly decent weather and fewer crowds. There is a hotel and three or four restaurants on the island,...Read more -
Jackson Webster Trail, New Hampshire
Hike Mount Jackson
4.5 mi / 2109 ft gainThe Jackson Webster trailhead is located on Crawford Notch Road a little ways down from the AMC Highland Center where they have bathrooms, food, a store, info, etc. There's a parking lot at the Center as well as a smaller lot right across from the trailhead. These lots often get filled up but you...Read more -
Crawford Notch Road, New Hampshire
Snowshoe Mount Jackson
5.2 mi / 2300 ft gainThe hike starts across the street from the AMC Highland Center on route 302, which means there is plenty of parking and when you finish there is a fireplace and snacks to warm up with! It starts at the Webster Jackson trailhead and after 1.4 miles breaks off onto the Jackson trail. At that point ...Read more -
Bartlett, New Hampshire
Hike Mt. Carrigain
5.010 mi / 3250 ft gainPark on Sawyer River Road at the Signal Ridge Trailhead. Trail starts out as a mild climb and meanders with the Whiteface Brook. When you arrive at the Carrigain Notch Trail junction, turn left. Enjoy three miles of steep uphill along the mountain's edge. When you reach the the apex of Mt. Carrig...Read more -
Crawford Notch Road, New Hampshire
Hike to the Summits of Mt. Jackson and Mt. Pierce
8 mi / 5000 ft gainFrom I93 take exit 35 onto rt 3. Follow that until you get to a four way intersection. Take a right onto rt 302 and follow that until you see an AMC information building on the right. Drive past the parking lot about 500 feet and park on the left right after the lake.From there take the Webster ...Read more -
Crawford Notch Road, New Hampshire
Snowshoe Mount Pierce
6.4 mi / 2500 ft gainThe hike begins right across from the AMC Highland Center, which is great because you can utilize their spacious parking lot! Once you locate the trailhead, the elevation begins almost immediately. Begin on the Crawford Connector Trail for 0.4 miles.You will come to a foot bridge over Gibbs Brook...Read more -
Crawford Notch Road, New Hampshire
Hike the Tom, Field, Willey and Avalon Traverse
10.2 mi / 3300 ft gainFor hikers en route to climbing the 67 4,000 footers of Northern New England, or for those looking for a day-long mini-adventure, this four-peaks-in-one traverse is a spectacular must. Mount Tom, Mount Field, and Mount Willey are all above 4,000 feet, and Mount Avalon caps at 3,442 feet. The tota...Read more -
Andover, Maine
Fly Fish Lower Dam at Rapid River, Maine
Getting to Rapid River can be a bit of a trek, as the 10 or so miles leading to it is a maze of logging roads and the cell service is spotty at best. Here is a rundown of the route:Driving Northeast on Rt 26, take a sharp right onto Andover RD (East B Hill Road)After 2.1 miles, turn left onto Bro...Read more -
Carroll, New Hampshire
Mount Willard
5.03.07 mi / 958 ft gainThis hike begins at the trailhead behind Crawford Depot. The first 1/4 mile of the trail is relatively level. You will cross two small streams before the trail begins to steepen. For much of the trek up to the top of the mountain you will be following an abandoned carriage road. Along the sid...Read more -
Carroll, New Hampshire
Hike Mt. Pierce
5.06.2 mi / 2412 ft gainMount Pierce (elevation 4312 ft.) is part of the Presidential Region in the White Mountain National Forest. Upon reaching the summit, you will be rewarded with 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains. To begin your hike, park at the Crawford Connector Trailhead. You will follow the Crawfo...Read more -
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Portland Head Light
5.0Portland Head Light is one of Maine's most iconic and picturesque lighthouses that offers stunning views year round. Located just about 15 minutes outside of Portland, Maine, it's the perfect place to go to watch an early winter sunset and enjoy some ocean views. To get to the light house, you wi...Read more -
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Sabbaday Falls
4.70.7 mi / 171 ft gainThis awesome waterfall is located right off of the Kancamagus Highway (rt 112) that runs from Lincoln to North Conway, NH. The highway itself is a very scenic drive through the White Mountains that has pull off spots every couple of miles. From I93 take exit 32 for Lincoln. Drive straight throug...Read more -
Jefferson, New Hampshire
Hike the Sugarloaf Trail
3.3 mi / 1099 ft gainThe Sugarloaf Trail begins at the Sugarloaf trailhead on Zealand Road off of US 302. There are two trails that begin at this trailhead--be sure to cross the bridge over the Ammonoosuc and look for the "Sugarloaf Trail" sign. The trail begins following the Ammonoosuc River for a short while before...Read more -
Jefferson, New Hampshire
Summit Mount Waumbek via the Starr King Trail
5.07.2 mi / 1500 ft gainThe hike starts out at the Starr King trailhead because you will summit Starr King Mountain (3,907 ft - so close to being a 4000 footer!) before moving on to Waumbek. The 2.6 miles that it takes to get to the first summit are gradual and forgiving. The majority of the total elevation is completed...Read more -
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Hike around Cape Elizabeth's Dyer Cove
5.01 miIf you venture to Cape Elizabeth, you may be lucky enough to see it in the dense fog that I was able to.You'll take a windy road near Portland, Maine surrounded by cute, quaint homes on either side down to the rocky coastline. Park in the designated parking area (very easy to spot as the road's e...Read more