Extending for a whopping 3,540 km, the Appalachian Trail is popular as the longest hiking-only footpath in the world! Running from Springer Mountain in Georgia all the way to Mount Katahdin in ...
Four legendary long-distance backpackers share their favorite training hikes to prepare for weeks or months of thru-hiking.
Anchored by Vermont’s second tallest mountain, Killington, this aptly named hiking hub encompasses miles of scenic trails, including one of the most lovely sections of ...
OK, winter, let's do this! Sure, we've got our mountains for downhill skiing, but if that's not your bag, cross-country might be the ticket to getting out on the white stuff. Speaking of those big ...
When I recently announced a proposed last-minute December club hike on Ragged Mountain in West ... including several winter ascents of Mount Katahdin, Traveler Loop and the Marston Range in ...
Those will get wet. I always want to have a nice warm pair for the hike out. Where are your favorite spots around Maine? There’s a ton in western Maine. I go to Grafton Notch a bunch. Katahdin is a ...
MILBRIDGE — An all-woman, guided hike up Mount Katahdin this August serves as an annual fundraiser for Maine nonprofit Women for Healthy Rural Living. Summit for a Cause: Katahdin is Aug. 8-10, 2025 ...
This winter, three Maine outdoor enthusiasts will take on one of the most grueling challenges in the Northeast: a rare ...
PORTLAND, Maine — The cover photo from the February issue of “Down East” magazine is a beauty, a dazzling shot of the sun’s early rays coming up over a snow-capped Katahdin. There’s only way one to ...
Hike the Precipice Trail if you’re feeling brave (and have ... Baxter State Park: Nature’s masterpiece or Earth showing off? This view of Mount Katahdin will make you forget your smartphone exists.
Climbing Katahdin is like playing a game of “The Floor is Lava ... This 90-foot plunge isn’t just a waterfall; it’s nature’s way of showing off its plumbing skills. The hike to the falls is like a ...