Author Archives: Daren Worcester

Trying to find an “easy” way to hike Mt. Katahdin is like panning for gold in a swimming pool. The Abol Trail, by virtue of providing the most direct route to Katahdin’s Baxter Peak from a roadside trailhead, is often presumed the “best bet” by novice hikers. That’s a losing bet.

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To hike the Berry Picker’s Trail, opened in 2016, up Saddleback mountain is to step back in time and enjoy one of Maine’s magnificent 4k mountains before the toll of thousands of footsteps has eroded the tender soil into a deep-grooved trail filled with rocks and roots. 

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The Cascade Stream Gorge Trails are great for anyone in the Rangeley Lakes Region looking for a quick waterfall hike. Directions and trail info here.

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Nestled into the southern end of Crawford Notch State Park off Route 302 in Harts Location, Arethusa Falls is regarded by many as the best scenic waterfall in New Hampshire. Once you’ve stood at the base of this massive cascade, it’s hard to argue the point.

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The 2.1-mile Mt. Morgan Trail, often hiked as a loop with Mt. Percival, is a challenging family hike for those looking to graduate from West Rattlesnake.

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Difficulty: Family Hike Distance: 4 miles Time: 2.5 to 3 hours Another wonderful weekend, another family hiking trip in the books. My wife picked the location, and Mrs. McGovern likes…

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