Top 3 Hikes in Acadia National Park
Maine's Acadia National Park is not known for its huge mountains or grueling vertical trails. What it is known for its incredible views. And it has a lot of them.
Tag: Hiking
1000 Steps, Jacks Mountain (PA)
One thousand steps is a lot, right? Wait, is it? It's got to be a lot. It's definitely more than a little, but maybe it's not that bad. But maybe it is. Who ...
Gorham Mountain, Acadia, Maine
In Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain often gets all the glory, but smaller Gorham Mountain deserves least a slice of that pie.
Jordan Pond Trail, Acadia, Maine
Maine's Acadia National Park is known for its wide array of natural beauty - crystal clear waters, ocean views from mountain peaks, rolling beaches and more. Jordan Pond fits the bill in more ...
Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland
With a number of short trails that lead to great views on its summit, Sugarloaf is a great place to test the waters on a family hike.
Mount Sherman, Colorado, September 2013
Mount Sherman, at 14,036 feet, is generally considered to be one of the easiest of Colorado's 14ers to summit, weather permitting. The weather did not cooperate on this day, but not all was ...
Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin, June 2012
It's hard to say if Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin has the absolute best hiking in the Midwest, but it's certainly in the discussion.
Top 3 Sunrise Hikes in the U.S.
We all hike for different reasons. Why not for a sweet sunrise? Here's my top three list of best sunrise hikes in the U.S. (that I've been to personally).
Mailbox Peak, April 2013
Date of climb: April 7, 2013. Route: Mailbox Peak Trail. Trail distance (estimate): 5 miles roundtrip. Elevation change (estimate): 4,000 ft.
Humphreys Peak, June 2012
Date of climb: June 2012. Route: Humphreys Peak Trail. Trail distance (estimate): 9.5 miles roundtrip. Elevation change (estimate): 3500 ft.