Fall Hiking Review

Author: thegreenhiker  |  Category: Adirondack Trails, Colorado Trails, Hiking News, Illinois Trails, Maine Trails, Washington Trails, Wyoming Trails

Bike or Hike a Rail Trail for Fall Fun by Jeanne Grunert
The rails to trails movement is sweeping the country, transforming retired railway lines into superb hiking and bicycling trails.

Fall Arrives At Mount Hood
Fall is also a great season to go hiking … it may be a bit colder, but the views are just as good and the fall colors on the hillsides are worth the pictures you’ll take. Plus the trails are a bit quieter this time of year, …

Fall Hiking in Silverton, CO
With the fall colors peaking at this time of the year, there is no better place to hike than Southwestern Colorado, and no finer place in Southwest Colorado than the majestic high country surrounding Silverton: Christ of the Mines Shrine, Cement Creek, Kendall Mountain, and Lackawana Mill.

Berkshire Leaf Peeping
To the Northern Berkshires for a last hike of the year. Sadly, the photos don’t do justice to the Massachusetts fall foliage …

Favorite Fall Hikes In Wyoming
Fall can be fleeting in the American Rockies but when it cools the day and colors the leaves there is little that compares to filling your lungs with the fresh air of a Wyoming short hike in Autumn. For those who seek simple trails not …

Blue Ridge Fall Hiking
If you’re in Nashville, check out Blue Ridge Mountain Sports Backpacking 201 October 16th through November 6th. Courses include navigation, wilderness safety, and Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics.

Maine’s Great Pond Mountain Hike
Forget about your stock portfolio and other woes for a few hours and take in the striking beauty of a splendid Maine fall day. Here is a favorite coastal hikes that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Washington State Fall Hiking
There are more great fall hikes in the Gorge than you can shake a stick at. Try the Pacific Crest Trail going either direction from the Columbia River. If you go north, you will get to Table Mountain (and see some pretty lakes along the …

Gearing Up For The Fall Hiking Season
Keeping warm on your Fall hike ….

Fall Hikes Around Chicago
Chicago hosts many great fall hiking options including Chain O’ Lakes State Park, Geneva Lake Shore Path, and Marengo Ridge Conservation Area.

Fall Hiking at Seneca Creek West Virginia
If you are looking for a wonderful place to enjoy the Autumn scenery, the Seneca Creek Trail has some of the most wonderful fall foliage ….

Fall Hiking in the Northwest
John D. Carr’s recommendations for Fall hikes in the Pacific Northwest. The trails he highlights are known to showcase some of the best wildflower and tree colors the season has to offer. They include Salmon Butte Trail, Vista Ridge Trail, ….

Fall Adventures Hiking the Appalachian Trail
The longest footpath in the nation offers beautiful scenery, is within a day’s drive of 67% of the US population, and serves as an escape from the “everyday”. The Trail provides hiking challenges for varying skill levels ….

Fall Hiking and Camping by Bill Sassani
Fall is a time for camping and hiking to take advantage of autumn colors, while at the same time being aware of changing temperatures, fluctuating weather, and hunters.

Now Go Outdoors!

Courageous Hikers With(Out) Disabilities

Author: thegreenhiker  |  Category: Adirondack Trails, New Hampshire Trails

The folks at Northeast Passage offer this inspiring video.

Five individuals with disabilities conquer a primitive trail to the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Galehead Hut in New Hampshire.

Wow! No excuses. Go Hiking!

Trek To Galehead (AMC Meeting Version) Pt.1

This project was created for the Appalachian Mountain Club’s annual meeting back in 2000 to tell the story about 20 hikers, five of which had physical disabilities who reached the first ADA compliant hut on the Appalachian Trail.

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Top 5 Picks From Outdoor Retailer Market Show 2008

Author: thegreenhiker  |  Category: Adirondack Trails, Camping, Day Hiking, Hiking Maps, Outdoor Gear, Preservation, Retail Reviews

Brian Brawdy’s top picks for outdoor gear from the Outdoor Retailer Market 2008.

Mauromedia’s Gear-2-Get - Outdoor Retailer 2008

Mauromedia’s top 5 picks from the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008. Our host Brian Brawdy visits each booth and gives us a brief look at these cool new products for 2008.

12 Shenandoah National Park Hiking Maps

Author: thegreenhiker  |  Category: Adirondack Trails, Day Hiking, Hiking Maps

Here are 12 hiking trail maps for the Shenandoah National Park.

Shenandoah National Park Hiking Maps

Shenandoah Park Hiking Map Destination

Shenandoah National Park, over 100 miles long, stretches from Front Royal, Virginia to the Waynesboro-Charolottesville area.

Example Map: The Dickey Ridge Area

Adirondack Hiking Trails And Campgrounds

Author: thegreenhiker  |  Category: Adirondack Trails, Camping, Preservation

A quick peek at Adirondack trails and campgrounds …. with video essay on trail preservation.

2008 Top Adirondack Family Campgrounds

Factors including the quality and availability of hot showers, laundry facilities, hiking trails, family beaches, radio-free zones, visitor centers, educational programs, children’s events and location were also considered. …

Jackrabbit Trail: Keene to Lake Placid

The trail passes through both State, Town and Private Lands. Most of the trail consists of single and double track hiking trails. There are some golf courses to cruise through, short sections of dirt/gravel roads are and brief paved …

Adirondacks for trail runners

Adirondack Park is a trail runner’s paradise. With more than 2000 miles of hiking trails, it offers endless possibilities for runners of all abilities. You can run up a mountain with a gorgeous view, go for a 20-mile loop through the …

Turning Trails Into Highways

A photo essay about preserving the Adirondacks

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