by adventuretoward | Sep 1, 2018 | Hiking, Massachusetts, Stories, United States
Fifty shades of green burst forth before my eyes as I emerge on the top of the 68-foot (21-meter) fire tower capping Mt. Grace. My metal aerie affords me sweeping views of the vast, remote countryside, which today is bathed in bright emerald, lime and mossy hues. A...
by Melanie McManus | Feb 27, 2019 | Blog, Connecticut, Hiking, Massachusetts, United States
The New England Trail, or NET, is one of our 11 National Scenic Trails, and the shortest by far. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy! I thru-hiked it in September 2017 with my husband, Ed. Here is some basic information, plus hard-earned tips, to get you...
by adventuretoward | Aug 7, 2017 | Connecticut, Hiking, Massachusetts, New England Trail 2017, Trail Journals
There are 11 National Scenic Trails, and the New England National Scenic Trail, or NET, is the shortest. Its southern terminus is in Guilford, Conn., right on the ocean. The trail then runs up through the state and through Massachusetts before ending at the New...
by adventuretoward | Sep 4, 2017 | Connecticut, Hiking, Massachusetts, New England Trail 2017, Trail Journals, United States
Another thru-hike begins, this time on the NET, or New England Trail! It was so good to get back out on the trail. Joining me were my husband, Ed, and his older sister, Terry. Ed and I will thru-hike the trail, while Terry was planning to hike with us just this first...
by adventuretoward | Sep 5, 2017 | Connecticut, Massachusetts, New England Trail 2017, Trail Journals
Today’s destination: Mount Pisgah. Overall, the day was great, but tough. Where to begin … The New England Trail (NET) is basically a vertical line from Long Island Sound in Connecticut to the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. But there’s one spur...
by adventuretoward | Sep 6, 2017 | Connecticut, Massachusetts, New England Trail 2017, Trail Journals
Today’s plan was an easy 17-miler to Reed Gap. Or at least the plan seemed easy last night. But when we woke up, the weather forecast was for rain all day. And sure enough, the minute we got out of the car to start hiking, the heavens opened up. The rain...
