Kent, New York
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Top Chillin Spots in and near Kent
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Cheshire, Connecticut
Hike to Roaring Brook Falls
1.2 mi / 377 ft gainArriving to the falls, parking is residential but don't worry everyone is friendly. Starting off the hike you will walk past a cool pond where you may be able to see some wildlife. Continuing on, you will follow the marked trail where it will take you further into the woods while gaining elevatio...Read more -
Sheffield, Massachusetts
Hike to Race Brook Falls
4.03.4 mi / 1174 ft gainHiking along the Appalachian trail I made a detour in Mt Everett State reservation. About a 2.5 mile detour lead me down to a beautiful 100ft waterfall called Race Brook falls. The waterfall felt made me feel like i was in the tropical jungle in Hawaii. Adding to the beauty of the waterfall were ...Read more -
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
Explore Bash Bish Falls
4.21 miOne of my favorite walks to a spectacular falls. The trail is easy to follow and one mile from NY parking lot and 0.5 from the parking lot. The apparent place to swim. There are several very nice, family safe swimmable pools in the creek above and after the falls. There are signs at the top of t...Read more -
Paterson, New Jersey
Explore the Great Falls of the Passaic River
3.2Getting to the Great Falls of the Passaic River is a relatively straight shot. It is located off exit 57B on Route 80 which is also accessible from highway 287. Parking is located on McBride Avenue across the street from the park's welcome center.Typically during autumn park rangers offer 45 to 1...Read more -
Meriden, Connecticut
Hike the Metacomet, Blue, and Yellow Loop
5.04.5 mi / 976 ft gainStart from the Castle Craig road entrance. Walk until you're greeted by a beautiful reservoir. You'll notice the strange but beautiful Mine Island in the middle of all this. You'll also notice markers for White Trails and Yellow Trails. The White Trail is an easier/wider trail. The Yellow Trail C...Read more -
Norfolk, Connecticut
Hike to Campbell Falls
4.01.4 mi / 187 ft gainCampbell Falls, one of the most beautiful parks in CT. Don't let the size of the park fool you, that's what adds to the beauty. With it's strong pine and fresh flower scented woods you slowly forget that you're even in Connecticut. The trails aren't labeled the greatest but still can be made out....Read more -
89 Van Orden Road, New Jersey
Hike the Hank's Pond Loop
7 mi / 500 ft gainHank's Pond loop can be accessed from the south at the corner of Clinton road and Van Orden road or from the north, parking at the lot on Stephens road. I hiked from the south on this trip. Follow the wide trail known as Hank's East trail marked with white blazes. Soon you will reach a trail c...Read more -
Grahamsville, New York
Swim at Peekamoose Blue Hole
3.8To get there: From Sundown, NY, head 10 miles on Route 42 until you see a large parking area on the right with a sign for the Peekamoose Mountain area. Follow the signs from the parking area to the creek. Swimming Hole Coordinates: (41.9182, -74.4215) You can cool off from NY's warm weather and d...Read more -
Southington, Connecticut
Hike the Crescent Lake & Metacomet Trail Loop
4.02.4 mi / 269 ft gainThe hike to view Crescent Lake is peaceful. You can either walk through the woods where you will be blessed with natures finest birds and wildlife or you can take the trail along the lake edge. Both are similar distances and lead to the same hill at the end! Once you get to the top take a left on...Read more -
Elka Park, New York
Hike to Huckleberry Point
4.54.5 mi / 644 ft gainThis is a 4.5 mile hike that is great for hikers of all skill levels. Because it is short and not overly difficult, beginners will enjoy this hike. There are some steep sections that will get your heart pumping, though, and a stunning payoff is waiting for you at the end.From the trailhead, follo...Read more -
Elka Park, New York
Backpack the Eastern Half of Devil's Path in the Catskill Mountains
5.014 mi / 3900 ft gainThe Eastern half of Devil's Path has four major summits: Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf and Plateau. Each summit is a straight climb up and down, then back up to as much as 3,900 ft. There are some sparse sections of level ground, but most is a steep descent uphill or steep slide downhill. Your ...Read more