Ridgeline Trail: joining Crowders Mountain State Park (N.C.) and Kings Mountain State Park (S.C.) Kings Mountain, N.C. / Blacksburg, S.C. A 12-mile hike is impressive on its own; add to it the cache of starting in one state and ending in another and suddenly you have an epic on your hands. More info here. More info here. So, led by scout leader Joe Moffitt, they blazed a 50-mile trail. The Thunderbolt Trail was originally a CCC built ski trail, and in 1936 hosted the United States Eastern Alpine Ski Championships. Although this trail is currently open for recreational use, there are restrictions of group gatherings for COVID-19 protection in place. The only thing missing from yesteryear are the bison. The 4-mile trail serves as the spine for a more extensive trail network in the area, connecting with about 20 miles of additional trail. Monadnock Mountain is reputed to be one of the most hiked mountains in the world with over 125,000 people climbing it every year. There are limited views, but it is still beautiful! , Milbridge, 496C Main Street There’s a notorious stair climb (gain 360 feet in four-tenths of a mile), then its frolic time atop Crowders Mountain’s rocky ridgeline. Monadnock Mountain is reputed to be one of the most hiked mountains in the world with over 125,000 people climbing it every year. Guests can choose to walk through just the Gorge or do a two mile loop. A popular trail heads steeply up Mt. But it’s enough to give you a good sense of this escape on the shores of Lake Wylie. Take the thunderbolt trail north until you reach the Appalachian trail (marked while), where you will turn left until you reach the Mount Greylock summit. More info here. Or for some great local park options, check out Mine Falls Park near Nashua or West Rattlesnake Natural Area. At the top, the waterfall spans 2 feet, while at the bottom, it spans 20 feet. 293 N Main St (Rt. #8 - Mount Washington via Tuckerman Ravine and Lion Head Trail. This trail includes three major waterfalls and many cascades. South Fork River Trail | 2.2 miles (4.4 out-and-back) McAdenville Near the start, this trail passes beneath Interstate 85, but quickly escapes the drone of the freeway in favor of the quiet of the forest. From there, the summit is 0.3 miles away. 361 reviews. This waterfall is 40 feet tall and has two tiers. See the park website for more info: https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/monadnock-state-park As one of the most climbed mountains, Monadnock is a very popular New England hike just north of very populated cities in Vermont and Massachusetts so you most likely won't be alone on the trail. Evergreen Nature Preserve | 2 miles Charlotte Looking for a good trail to introduce yourself — or a reluctant friend — to the great outdoors? When planning a visit, reservations must be made prior to the arrival and no later than 9am the day of your visit. Bradbury Mountain State Park hosts many trails for hikers, horses and mountain bikers and has easy access to nearby Freeport and Portland. Check out Maine Trail Finder for detailed information on routes across the state. Here, it really is more about the journey than destination. Lake Norman grew out of a Duke Power Company power project on the Catawba River begun in 1959 and completed in 1964; the parked formed in 1962, while the lake was still filling. You will enjoy exploring the national park on any of these best Smoky Mountain hikes to avoid crowds. Norwottuck combines the Robert Frost trail (orange) and the M&M trail (white). Acadia, Maine’s only national park, has so many great mountain hikes that it’s impossible to pick the best. The Thunderbolt Foot Trail climbs gently west winding through the forest south of Hoxie Brook, and eventually the foot trail will intersect the old ski trail on your right. Rocky Face tops out 600 feet above the surrounding countryside, offering great views. Mountaineering equipment isn't usually needed between mid-July and October, and the Whitney Portal route is where to start on a ten mile hike, with an elevation increase of over six thousand feet.