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I had hoped to do a quick hike up Belknap Sunday, as the weather in the higher mountains further north was not to my specs for a hike up Willey or East O - too wet and slick, the forecasts being belied. Was hoping to hit the summit later afternoon and catch some late-opening views and get back...

I hiked Mount Cardigan via the West Ridge Trail yesterday. Seemed like there were a lot more old trails and routings along this route than you usually find out in the woods, even on a popular mountain. I wonder if anyone here has made it a project to explore some or all of these trails. Seemed...

Hiking Starr King Trail this summer, I was tempted, by on the ground observations and by Google Earth, to look and see if there are views to be had, couple hundred yards east of the chimney in the old clearing, about 100' south of the trail. Per GE, it looks like there's a sharp drop-off there...

We got 1-3 much-needed inches here last two days of September in Connecticut, all soaking into the thirsty ground, so minimal flooding concerns. We're still half a foot or more behind for the year. That deficit may be made up in the next several days. Has it been more severe in other areas? Any...

Thought it would be fun to start a thread where we can share random, interesting tidbits about the mountains of the northeast here. Doubtless the many people of great experience and knowledge of the hills here will have a fun thing or two to share. I'll start: Of all the townships in White...

I recently climbed Wildcat D via the dirt road along the Polecat ski trails. With an eye to bagging A, on the climb, I looked for herdpaths between the ski trails and the Wildcat Ridge Trail on the east shoulder of D, the better, on return, not to reclimb D unless necessary. I saw a couple of...

Heading up to Western Maine soon and looking for places to camp. Found, on my 2005 AMC Maine maps, Myers Lodge Tentsite. Location looks great for a nice look across the lake to the Bigelows. Anyone here know anything about it? Need a 4WD to get to it? Caretaker? Fee? Wildlife issues...

Wanted to get out and visit a 4000-footer this weekend, and had to decide which one. After considering multiple variables, and upon learning that Mt. Abraham is in the Green Mountain National Forest, so that the trail is open through mud season, I gave this peak some thought. Calibrating from...

This thread is for people to share their stories of how they successfully got out of white-out winter conditions and safely onto followable trail sheltered by trees or terrain, or otherwise to safety. How well had you trained and prepared for this eventuality? What techniques did you use? Were...

So it's been a persistent bear of a winter this year. Understanding that this is guesswork, I'm still curious to hear from any here who care to venture their best guesses for the following questions: How soon will south-facing, wooded slopes be substantially snow-free to 4250 or so? How about...

Anyone have to wrestle with vertigo issues? I never have, until this weekend. Woke up Saturday and, upon sitting up, got a disturbing wobble of dizziness. So far, from the investigation I've done on the subject, it appears my case is relatively mild and, as I hope, may be a passing thing. But...

Just saw this film tonight and enjoyed it. Found it an interesting, well-done exposition of a long-distance hike, of one hiker's particular story, extraordinary even among that rare group of people who undertake and complete hikes of over 1000 miles. Have you seen it? What do you think? I will...

On my hike of Osceola yesterday, I came upon a spot which raised a question - it's a spot I think, especially for the ascent, could really use a small ladder or iron rungs for safety's sake. It's on the western approach, maybe 0.2 above the upper brook crossing on the first of the switchbacks...

Enjoyed a visit to Zealand, its valley, falls, cliffs and approximately 50 peaks Saturday. The trails were mostly excellently maintained. The bypass near the parking lot was rocky and unpleasant, but not particularly different from the slog up from the base of the falls to Zeacliff. The winds on...

Visited the Hancocks Saturday. With the heavy rains earlier in the week, this was a wet, sometimes muddy journey. The several crossings of the North Branch were all easily managed. I tried to avoid the first two via a herd path, which soon fizzled out. Ended up finding the brook again about...

Anyone here have any experience bushwhacking Race Mountain's cliffs, particularly in the really steep stretch around Bear Rock Falls? Today, a friend of mine and I had two main targets - 1) Sages Ravine via its old, abandoned trail from near the CT/MA state line on Rt. 41, in the valley, up...

Had a fine trip up Cannon on Sunday, a bluebird day. Was my first four-thousand-footer in almost seven months. Asking around about options, I heard from Steve Smith that the new Mittersill-Cannon Trail might offer better footing than some other approaches, and some excellent views, especially at...

Hi Everyone: I plan to hike a 4K soon which has a trail weaving in and out with a ski trail or two in the half-way range of its 2200' northeasterly ascent. This will be my first hike on this scale since November, and I am mindful that the steep grade might induce leg cramps. One way that I...

So, let's say you set out yesterday, on the equinox, at 7 in the morning to bag Isolation. Successful hike, and you get the peak, then return to your car at 5 pm, having hiked across the 12:57 pm transition from Winter into Spring. Does this count as a Spring hike? The "easier" of the two...

Not sure if this has been done here before, but I thought it would be helpful to have a thread where people give notes about way to get even better views and more enjoyment out of often well-known hikes. I've got a couple of favorites I can chip in with near my home. Will start with Race Brook...