Wanting to try a day hike outside the Hudson Valley but closer than the Catskills, I decided to give New Paltz a shot. The River to Ridge option seemed to be a good combination of distance and elevation with rewarding views. However, I completely underestimated the heat, which ended up being a brutal mistake. The …
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Acadia National Park is an East Coast gem for nature. Visiting over the course of a weekend trip unfortunately only gave me the opportunity for one full day of hiking. Knowing I needed to make the most of it, I found the Bernard Mountain trail to be the best blend of what I wanted to …
Mount Marcy had been a bucket-list hike for me for quite some time. After reading countless posts and watching plenty of YouTube vlogs, I decided to give it a shot. I’ve been seriously hiking for a couple of years, but before tackling Marcy, the furthest distance I had covered was 10 miles with 2,600 feet …
Mount Van Hoevenberg was an awesome first Adirondacks experience. I planned this one as a warm-up for the day before Mount Marcy. The length and elevation were perfect to loosen up the legs but were far from challenging. The trail has a massive parking lot right by the mountain pass lodge. After parking, follow trail …
Wilson Mountain is the highest peak in Sedona and offers one of the best overlooks in the region. Doing this hike as part of a trip I was originally torn between Bear Mountain and this trail. The difficulty for both hikes looked to be comparable, but Wilson Mountain seemed to be the more popular choice …
Boynton Canyon is one of the most popular hikes in Sedona. The trail is accessible, well maintained, and not strenuous. The route is very adaptable and can be modified to add distance and elevation making this a great choice for all skill levels. I got to the trailhead around noon on a Monday, had no …
Being the highest peak in the Catskills, Slide Mountain was on my list for quite some time. Having booked a trip to Catskill Park I used this hike as early morning choice on my second day before heading back to the city. I knew the elevation would make this a bit of a workout, but …
I recently took my first trip up to the Catskills and was blown away. Prior to visiting my Instagram feed had been heavily populated with best of lists and destinations to see. I knew about the park’s popularity, but never really put together just how big it is. With my trip being limited to only …
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Schunemunk Mountain is one of the highest mountains around the NYC metro area. Having a car and a free Sunday I made the trek up to Orange County New York to try out the Western Ridge trail with some friends. Initial reviews of this trail gave off a mixed impression on what to expect. However, …
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Harriman State Park had been on my list to check out for quite some time. As someone who has primarily hiked the Hudson Highlands via Metro North on the east side of the Hudson, I was looking to try something new. After doing a bit of research, I found a way to get to Harriman …
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