Category Archives: Trail Reviews

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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It takes mountain love to winter hike Mt. Carrigain for 14 miles via the Signal Ridge Trail. Add two feet of fresh snow and that love is dysfunctional.

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