Appalachian Trail Archives

Mount Egbert Day Hike| Average Hiker

Dec 1, 2019

The Appalachian Trail in New York state, from Route 55 to I-84, offers moderate terrain. It is classic NY, with lots of rocks, and small, steep rocky ups and downs.

Sages Ravine and Race Mountain | Average Hiker

Nov 22, 2019

I could not have chosen a more perfect day to hike to Sages Ravine and Race Mountain!

Bear Mountain and Lions Head – Hiking| Average Hiker

Nov 14, 2019

Bear Mountain and Lions Head Bear Mountain and Lions Head are both located near Salisbury, in upper state Connecticut. I stomped around the car, trying to stay warm as I gathered my day pack, and shoved my lunch into it. The day was absolutely beautiful! The middle of the week, coupled with chilly temperatures,...

Connecticut Section Fall Hike – Hiking | Average Hiker

Nov 10, 2019

Connecticut Fall Hike - Day 4 I was originally hiking to Great Barrington, MA, but Sunday called for lower temperatures and downpours. My Connecticut Section Fall hike would end on Day 4 in Salisbury on Saturday. The hike to town would only be about 10 miles, so I expected to finish around lunch time. I...

Connecticut Section Fall Hike | Average Hiker

Nov 8, 2019

Day 3 - Connecticut Section Fall Hike Day 2 had left me a little stiff, so I laid in my warm sleeping bag not moving. It was cold outside, and I was putting off changing back into my damp hiking clothes. They were warming in my bag with me now, so I could wait a...

Appalachian Trail – Fall Hiking | Average Hiker

Nov 5, 2019

Fall Hike - Day 2 Day 1 had been a nice easy introduction to the Fall hike. Day 2 ended up probably being the hardest day. I climbed up to Caleb's Peak and St. John's Ledges, not stopping but definitely sucking a little wind on the way. The climb down from the ledges was short...