ASCEND & WANDER

The geographic names for this section of trail are - The Berkshires: As you head north from Connecticut into Massachusetts, you enter the Berkshire region. Thru-hikers and locals broadly refer to the Massachusetts section as hiking "The Berkshires" - The Taconic Range: The actual border area itself—where you climb over Bear Mountain (CT's highest peak) and drop into Sage’s Ravine before climbing Mount Race and Mount Everett in Massachusetts—is part of the South Taconic Range. Leaving Manhattan Harlem 125th Street Wingdale, NY Historic Bull's Bridge Kent CT Trail angel dropped me off on the north side of Guinea Brook. apparently that could be a tough water crossing after the recent storms Storm damage. What the heck am I getting myself into... My timing had worked out well with me getting off trail in NYC for the eye of the storm and I heard form the other hiker Tramily that it was rough with them on trail during this. Other hikers on FarOut had reported near misses w...

I made it to New Hampshire from NYC to section hike the White Mountains section of the Appalachian trail.  Access was through Boston then direct bus to Lincoln with Concord.  Heading north out of Boston and traffic was really backed up entering the city Plymouth, New Hampshire The bus arrived in Lincoln and I walked through the town to get my bearings but there wasn't much there. Apparently the first SOBO thru hiker was coming through when I was heading northbound.  Pemmigwasset River Would have been a great spot for a dip if I was not just starting out. The heat of the day definitely warranted it.  A massive climb to gain elevation and cross the White Mountains Alpine Zone Mt Lafayette. Many day trippers also but no one descended the other side Looking back into the valley towards Franconia Notch. I meant to shuttle further up the valley and see the "Old Man Mountain" museum and the New England Ski Museum before hiking to the closest hut only a few kilometers from t...