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Hiker from MN Limited hiker here - but most of my hikes are in MN - around Winona - bluff country here so limited hikes of <500 ft elevation gain. Went to SD and wandered in the Bad Lands and Black Hills last summer - climbed Harney Peak in the Black Hills - firts substantial hike - got me...

thanks john- that will be helpful information. I am planning my trip out there at the last week July first week august. How is the weather in those parts this time of year??? Keep the ideas coming - anyone have info on Monadnock?? thanks nick from winona

Thanks Thanks for the info. After some rearranging of schedules, we have decided that heck why not do both. So now what about routes up them? Any suggestions on this? We are by no means seasoned hikers, so moderate challenge, willing to get our hearts beating, but be able to walk and enjoy...

I am trying to plan a trip to these parts, and due to time having to choose between Mt Mansfield and Mt Monadnock. How long are these hikes, difficulty of each? Any other details that would be helpful. Which do I choose? Advice, words of wisdom welcome. Thanks

no i did not, not a lifelong winonan

Thanks Thanks for all the info. . .keep the ideas coming. By the way umsaskis, you have our route down pretty good! good guessing

More info Sure- My group will be 2 or 3, we will be traveling late June to Early August. Spending from 10-14 days out there. I am going to be looking at graduate schools along the way. So we are thinking of stoping in the Adirondacks, for 2 days tops, then traveling into Vermont and New...

I am a newbie here, but would like some advice. I am from Minnesota and am in the process of planning a trip in the upstate NY, Vermont and New Hampshire area. We have never been to these parts and would like a little direction as to what are the good spots to check out. We will be traveling...