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 13, 2017 | Connecticut, Massachusetts, New England Trail 2017, Trail Journals
We began our day heading out from Quabbin Reservoir, the largest inland body of water in Massachusetts. And guess what? It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable days on the trail, despite the fact that we were covering a lot of miles (about 23 / 37 km)....
by adventuretoward | Sep 14, 2017 | New England Trail 2017, Trail Journals
Today’s hike was from Alexander Hill Road to Quabbin Reservoir. This hike, plus tomorrow’s hike, are supposed to be shorter and easier. So today’s hike was slated at about 17 or 18 miles (27.4-29 km). I didn’t have the exact mileage because the...
by adventuretoward | Sep 15, 2017 | Connecticut, Massachusetts, New England Trail 2017, Trail Journals
Today’s hike – our NET finale – was convoluted, as we started out from the Royalston Falls trailhead. Technically, as this hike consists of us moving northbound every day, but hiking southbound, we should have started from the northern terminus. And that...
