Our favorite moderate hikes, include inclines and some rock scrambles. The trails can be challenging trails. You must be prepared for a good workout and some huffing and puffing.
Introduction AllTrails link to Sugarloaf Mountain This was day 4 of our White Mountains, New Hampshire get-away. Sugarloaf Mountain is located in Bethlehem, NH. Basic Information Date of trip: 06/20/2022 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 4.4 miles round-trip Elevation gain: 2,168 feet Elevation: 3,700 feet Location: Bethlehem, NH Our Impressions After two miserable cold rainy days, […]
Introduction AllTrails link to Bald Mountain and Artists Bluff Hike This was day 3 of our White Mountains, New Hampshire get-away. Bald Mountain and Artists Bluff are two short hikes that can be combined into one. They are located in Franconia Notch State Park and offer spectacular views. Basic Information Date of trip: 06/19/2022 Difficulty […]
Introduction AllTrails link to Hawskbill Mountain Hike Hawksbill Mountain, the highest peak in Shenandoah National Park, is a moderate hike near Syria, Virginia. It is home to the balsam fir tree and the site of a peregrine falcon restoration project. This is Day 3 of our second get-away trip to Shenandoah National Park. Basic Information […]
Introduction Mount Minsi is a moderate day hike located on the PA side of the Delaware Water Gap. Alltrails link to Mount Minsi hike Basic Information Date of trip: December 4, 2021 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 5.0 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1,049 feet Location: PA side of the Delaware Water Gap History The Delaware […]
Basic Information Day 2 of Lake George Get-Away Link to AllTrails website for Sleeping Beauty Mountain hike Date of hike: 05/28/2021 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 7 miles round trip Elevation: feet 2,347 feet Elevation gain: 1,341 feet Location: Lake George Wild Forest, Washington County, NY, Adirondack Mountains About Sleeping Beauty Mountain Hike Sleeping Beauty Mountain […]
Basic Information Day 1 of Lake George Get-Away Link to AllTrails website for Buck Mountain https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/buck-mountain-trail Date of hike: 05/27/2021 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 7 miles round trip Elevation: 2,330 feet Elevation gain: 1,988 feet Location: Lake George Wild Forest, NY, Adirondack Mountains About Buck Mountain and Our Hike Buck Mountain is located in the […]
Basic Information AllTrails link to Vista Loop trail hike Ramapo Valley Country Reservation Trail Map Date of hike: 05/09/2021 Mother’s Day hike Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 3.5 miles round trip Elevation gain: 636 feet Location: Bergen County, Mahwah, NJ About Ramapo Valley Country Reservation Ramapo Valley Country Reservation is a 4,000 acres park located in […]
Basic Information Description: AllTrails link to Highlands, Wyanokie hike Date of hike: 05/02/2021 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 5.1 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1.010 feet Location: Norvin Green State Forest, Passaic County, Bloomingdale, NJ The Highlands, Wyanokie hike is part of the Norvin Green State Forest, a 5,416 acre forest, which is part of the […]
Day 3 of Shenandoah National Park Get-Away Please visit our post about Shenandoah National Park for the start of our journey. About the Hike Buck Ridge Trail to Mary’s Rock via AllTrails Website to Mary’s Rock Hike via National Parks Service Date of hike: 03/20/2021 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 8.8 miles round trip Elevation: 3,514 […]
Basic Information Trail guide that we used to hike the Lemon Squeezer Date of hike: 12/31/2020 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 7.4 miles loop Elevation: 1,363 feet Location: Harriman State Park, Orange County, Tuxedo, NY The Lemon Squeezer is an unusual geological rock formation that makes one feel like he is getting squeezed on the 1 […]