New Scotland, New York
Top Spots in and near New Scotland
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Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Mt. Wilcox and Beartown Mountain Trail Loop
5.09.29 mi / 981 ft gainMt. Wilcox and Beartown Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Great Barrington, Massachusetts.Read more -
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
Guilder Pond and Mount Washington Lookout Trail
3.92 mi / 909 ft gainGuilder Pond and Mount Washington Lookout Trail is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Copake Falls, New York.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 -
Shaftsbury, Vermont
Hike Around Lake Shaftsbury
1.3 mi / 42 ft gainLake Shaftsbury State Park is a small park in Southern Vermont between Bennington and Manchester. It is well-loved by locals as swimming spot in the summer, especially for families with kids. Less well known is the nature trail that meanders around the perimeter of the lake. While only a mile in...Read more -
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
Mount Frissell and Brace Mountain Loop Trail
5.08 mi / 807 ft gainMount Frissell and Brace Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near South Egremont, Massachusetts.Read more -
Savoy, Massachusetts
Tannery Falls Loop
0.54 mi / 135 ft gainThe hike to Tannery Falls may be a little confusing, I'll clear it up for you before you even go there! To get to The falls you will travel down a dirt road that isn't very well maintained during the winter. As you keep driving down the dirt road you will notice a pond , which means you are almos...Read more -
Phoenicia, New York
Hike Mt. Wittenberg
4.3Looking for a great day hike in the Catskill region of NY? Then you should definitely look into and consider tackling Mt. Wittenberg then. A challenging climb up but a very rewarding summit view.Starting at Woodland Valley Campgrounds visitor registration house (where you can pay for parking for ...Read more -
Phoenicia, New York
Camp at Woodland Valley
3.0If you are looking for a great campground up in the Catskill Mountains of New York then you definitely have to check out Woodland Valley Campgrounds. Located about 2 hours north of New York City, it is the perfect place to go to get off the grid. No service for about 30 minutes in any direction.T...Read more -
Woodford, Vermont
Woodford State Park Loop
2.41 mi / 203 ft gainA great loop for the summer, Woodford is also amazing when winter winter comes to the State Park. It also comes earlier than just about anywhere else in Southern Vermont. At 2,400 feet above sea level, this is an easy spot to find winter without spending a fortune at the local ski resorts. Woodfo...Read more -
Big Indian, New York
Hike to Balsam Mountain in the Catskills
5.4 mi / 2910 ft gainTimeline: Weekend, though can easily be done as an overnight trip or just a day hike Summary: Day 1: Hike to camp (0.7 miles, 340' elevation gain) Day 2: Hike to Balsam Mountain and back to camp (4 miles round-trip) Day 3: Relax & hike back to car (0.7 miles) Details: Park the car at McKinle...Read more -
Salisbury, Connecticut
Bear Mountain Loop
4.56.05 mi / 1516 ft gainAt 2,316 feet, Bear Mountain is the highest peak in Connecticut. The peak is about a half-mile south of the Massachusetts state line on the Appalachian Trail. The views are great. On a clear day you can see some of the peaks in southern New Hampshire. The remnants of a stone tower are on the summ...Read more -
Caroga Lake, New York
Kane Mountain Fire Tower
4.22.1 mi / 518 ft gainThe Kane Mountain fire tower is one of the more frequented Adirondack towers due to the ease of the trail and its proximity to so many Caroga Lake camping areas. The short hike is family friendly and available year round, part of the trail doubles as a cross country skiing trail in fact. Driving...Read more -
Big Indian, New York
Camp on Giant Ledge
4.51.5 mi / 975 ft gainGiant Ledge is a great hike in the Catskills if you are looking for something short, with incredible views, and camping options. There are not many hikes with better views then this in the Catskills, so why not spend as much time as possible up there? There are a few camping spots you can grab w...Read more -
Big Indian, New York
Hike Giant Ledge
4.53.74 miThe trail starts across the street from the parking area you will see a sign. After a short walk in you will cross a foot bridge. At approximately 0.75 mile you will reach a junction. You will turn left toward Giant Ledge. The next half mile is fairly flat. At 1.5 miles you will reach a spur ...Read more -
Salisbury, Connecticut
Explore Riga Falls
The best part of the adventure is finding this hidden gem also known as Riga Falls. Riga Falls is actually one of Connecticut's lesser known waterfalls, but arguably the most scenic. A helpful hint is that the waterfall lies beside dirt road, keep your ears open! I've already said too much, happy...Read more