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Mount Washington Hiking Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Trail Guides15 min read

Mount Washington Hiking Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Mount Washington isn't just New Hampshire's highest peak—it's one of the most dangerous mountains in the world. Here's everything you need to know to summit safely.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Franconia Ridge Loop: The Most Spectacular Hike in New Hampshire
Trail Guides12 min read

Franconia Ridge Loop: The Most Spectacular Hike in New Hampshire

Two miles of exposed ridge walking with jaw-dropping views in every direction. Here's how to tackle New Hampshire's most iconic hike.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Mount Katahdin Hiking Guide: Maine's Greatest Peak
Trail Guides14 min read

Mount Katahdin Hiking Guide: Maine's Greatest Peak

The northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail and Maine's highest peak, Katahdin is a bucket-list mountain for hikers across the country.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Best Hikes in Acadia National Park: A Complete Guide
Regional Guides12 min read

Best Hikes in Acadia National Park: A Complete Guide

From dramatic cliff-side trails to gentle coastal walks, Acadia National Park offers some of the best hiking on the East Coast.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Presidential Traverse: The Ultimate White Mountains Challenge
Trail Guides14 min read

Presidential Traverse: The Ultimate White Mountains Challenge

20+ miles across the rooftop of New England. The Presidential Traverse is the ultimate White Mountains challenge—here's how to plan and execute this legendary ridge walk.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Lonesome Lake Trail: A Perfect Family Hike in Franconia Notch
Trail Guides8 min read

Lonesome Lake Trail: A Perfect Family Hike in Franconia Notch

Mountain views, a pristine alpine lake, and an AMC hut—all in under 3 miles. Lonesome Lake is one of the White Mountains' best moderate hikes.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Crawford Notch Hiking Guide: Waterfalls, Peaks, and Mountain History
Regional Guides11 min read

Crawford Notch Hiking Guide: Waterfalls, Peaks, and Mountain History

One of New Hampshire's most scenic valleys, Crawford Notch offers everything from easy waterfall walks to challenging 4000-footer climbs.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Welch-Dickey Loop: The Perfect Introduction to Ridge Hiking in NH
Trail Guides8 min read

Welch-Dickey Loop: The Perfect Introduction to Ridge Hiking in NH

Open ledges, sweeping views, and just enough challenge to feel accomplished—Welch-Dickey is the hike that makes people fall in love with the White Mountains.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Mount Monadnock Hiking Guide: America's Most-Climbed Mountain
Trail Guides10 min read

Mount Monadnock Hiking Guide: America's Most-Climbed Mountain

With over 125,000 hikers annually, Mount Monadnock is reportedly the most-climbed mountain in North America. Here's why—and how to plan your trip.

January 27, 2026 Read more
12 Best Waterfall Hikes in New Hampshire: A Local's Guide
Regional Guides12 min read

12 Best Waterfall Hikes in New Hampshire: A Local's Guide

From thundering cascades to hidden gems, New Hampshire has some of the most beautiful waterfall hikes in New England.

January 27, 2026 Read more
15 Best Beginner Hikes in New Hampshire: Start Your Hiking Journey Here
Regional Guides10 min read

15 Best Beginner Hikes in New Hampshire: Start Your Hiking Journey Here

New to hiking? New Hampshire has plenty of trails perfect for beginners. From gentle forest walks to rewarding summit hikes.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Winter Hiking in New Hampshire: A Complete Guide for Cold Weather Adventures
Seasonal Guides14 min read

Winter Hiking in New Hampshire: A Complete Guide for Cold Weather Adventures

Winter transforms New Hampshire's mountains into a snow-covered wonderland—beautiful but unforgiving. Here's everything you need to know.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Gulf Hagas: Hiking Maine's Grand Canyon
Trail Guides10 min read

Gulf Hagas: Hiking Maine's Grand Canyon

A 3-mile gorge with cascading waterfalls and 400-foot walls—Gulf Hagas is Maine's best-kept hiking secret.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Tumbledown Mountain: Maine's Best Summit Lake Hike
Trail Guides8 min read

Tumbledown Mountain: Maine's Best Summit Lake Hike

A crystal-clear pond sits in a rocky cirque just below the summit—perfect for a mid-hike swim with mountain views.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Camden Hills State Park: Hiking Where Mountains Meet the Sea
Regional Guides9 min read

Camden Hills State Park: Hiking Where Mountains Meet the Sea

Where else can you summit a mountain and gaze down at sailboats in a picture-perfect harbor? Camden Hills offers mountain hiking with ocean views.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Bigelow Range: Maine's Best Ridge Walk
Trail Guides10 min read

Bigelow Range: Maine's Best Ridge Walk

A spectacular traverse across Maine's second-highest mountain range. The Bigelow Range offers alpine ridge walking to rival anything in New England.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Best Hikes in Vermont: A Guide to the Green Mountains
Regional Guides12 min read

Best Hikes in Vermont: A Guide to the Green Mountains

Vermont's Green Mountains offer some of the most beautiful hiking in New England—forested ridges, alpine summits, and the famous Long Trail.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Mount Mansfield: Hiking Vermont's Highest Peak
Trail Guides11 min read

Mount Mansfield: Hiking Vermont's Highest Peak

At 4,393 feet, Mount Mansfield is Vermont's highest point. Its distinctive 'face' profile and alpine tundra make it one of New England's most iconic summits.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Camel's Hump: Vermont's Iconic Mountain Adventure
Trail Guides9 min read

Camel's Hump: Vermont's Iconic Mountain Adventure

Vermont's third-highest peak is also its most recognizable—a distinctive hump visible from across the state.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Adirondack High Peaks: A Hiker's Guide to NY's Greatest Mountains
Regional Guides14 min read

Adirondack High Peaks: A Hiker's Guide to NY's Greatest Mountains

The Adirondack High Peaks offer 46 summits over 4,000 feet, wild backcountry, and some of the best hiking in the Northeast.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Mount Marcy: Hiking New York's Highest Peak
Trail Guides12 min read

Mount Marcy: Hiking New York's Highest Peak

At 5,344 feet, Mount Marcy is New York's rooftop—the highest point in the state and crown jewel of the Adirondack High Peaks.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Cascade Mountain: The Perfect First Adirondack High Peak
Trail Guides7 min read

Cascade Mountain: The Perfect First Adirondack High Peak

The easiest of the Adirondack 46 High Peaks, Cascade Mountain offers summit views that rival any in the range.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Best Day Hikes in Yosemite: From Valley Floor to Mountain Summits
Regional Guides14 min read

Best Day Hikes in Yosemite: From Valley Floor to Mountain Summits

Yosemite's granite cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and giant sequoias make it one of America's most iconic hiking destinations.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Half Dome Permits: Everything You Need to Know for 2026
Trail Guides10 min read

Half Dome Permits: Everything You Need to Know for 2026

Climbing Half Dome is a bucket-list experience—but first, you need a permit. Here's the complete guide to the lottery system, planning, and alternatives.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Best Hikes at Lake Tahoe: From Lakeside Strolls to Alpine Summits
Regional Guides11 min read

Best Hikes at Lake Tahoe: From Lakeside Strolls to Alpine Summits

Crystal-clear waters, granite peaks, and trails for every ability—Lake Tahoe is a hiking paradise.

January 27, 2026 Read more
Grafton Notch State Park: Maine's Hidden Hiking Gem
Regional Guides9 min read

Grafton Notch State Park: Maine's Hidden Hiking Gem

Dramatic gorges, thundering waterfalls, and Maine's third-highest peak—Grafton Notch packs serious scenery into a compact area.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Baxter State Park Hiking Guide: Beyond Just Katahdin
Regional Guides11 min read

Baxter State Park Hiking Guide: Beyond Just Katahdin

Katahdin gets the glory, but Baxter State Park's 200,000 acres hold dozens of peaks, pristine ponds, and true wilderness.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Best Hikes in Stowe, Vermont: A Complete Trail Guide
Regional Guides10 min read

Best Hikes in Stowe, Vermont: A Complete Trail Guide

From quick family hikes to challenging alpine climbs, Stowe offers some of Vermont's best hiking.

January 28, 2026 Read more
The Long Trail: America's Oldest Long-Distance Hiking Trail
Trail Guides12 min read

The Long Trail: America's Oldest Long-Distance Hiking Trail

Running 272 miles along Vermont's Green Mountain spine, the Long Trail is where American long-distance hiking began.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Giant Mountain: One of the Best Views in the Adirondacks
Trail Guides9 min read

Giant Mountain: One of the Best Views in the Adirondacks

With one of the most dramatic summit views in the Adirondacks, Giant Mountain earns its place among the finest High Peaks hikes.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Whiteface Mountain: Multiple Routes to an Olympic Summit
Trail Guides8 min read

Whiteface Mountain: Multiple Routes to an Olympic Summit

The fifth-highest peak in New York offers hiking trails, a summit road, and Olympic history.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Big Sur Hiking Guide: Coastal Trails and Redwood Forests
Regional Guides11 min read

Big Sur Hiking Guide: Coastal Trails and Redwood Forests

Where mountains plunge into the Pacific and redwoods tower above coastal canyons, Big Sur offers some of California's most dramatic hiking.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Point Reyes Hiking Guide: Where Coast Meets Wilderness
Regional Guides10 min read

Point Reyes Hiking Guide: Where Coast Meets Wilderness

Wild beaches, coastal cliffs, forests, and abundant wildlife just an hour from San Francisco.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Killington Peak: Hiking Vermont's Second-Highest Mountain
Trail Guides8 min read

Killington Peak: Hiking Vermont's Second-Highest Mountain

Vermont's second-highest peak at 4,235 feet offers fire tower views and sits at the crossroads of the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Mount Abraham: Vermont's Alpine Gem on the Long Trail
Trail Guides7 min read

Mount Abraham: Vermont's Alpine Gem on the Long Trail

One of only three Vermont peaks with alpine tundra, Mount Abraham offers challenging hiking and rare high-altitude ecosystems.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Algonquin Peak: New York's Second-Highest Mountain
Trail Guides9 min read

Algonquin Peak: New York's Second-Highest Mountain

At 5,114 feet, Algonquin Peak offers some of the best views in the Adirondacks and a challenging climb through alpine terrain.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs: Adirondack Views Without the Crowds
Trail Guides7 min read

Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs: Adirondack Views Without the Crowds

Dramatic cliff-top views of the Ausable Lakes and High Peaks—without the crowds of the major summits.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Joshua Tree Hiking Guide: Desert Adventures in Southern California
Regional Guides10 min read

Joshua Tree Hiking Guide: Desert Adventures in Southern California

Surreal rock formations, twisted Joshua trees, and desert landscapes unlike anywhere else.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Mount Tamalpais Hiking Guide: Bay Area's Beloved Mountain
Regional Guides10 min read

Mount Tamalpais Hiking Guide: Bay Area's Beloved Mountain

Rising 2,571 feet above the Golden Gate, Mount Tamalpais offers redwood groves, ocean views, and over 200 miles of trails.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Bradbury Mountain: Maine's Perfect Beginner Hike
Trail Guides6 min read

Bradbury Mountain: Maine's Perfect Beginner Hike

Just 20 minutes from Portland, Bradbury Mountain offers an easy climb with ocean views—the perfect introduction to Maine hiking.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Rangeley Lakes Region: Hiking Maine's Western Mountains
Regional Guides9 min read

Rangeley Lakes Region: Hiking Maine's Western Mountains

Remote peaks, pristine lakes, and far fewer crowds than Acadia—the Rangeley Lakes region offers classic Maine hiking in true wilderness.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Jay Peak: Vermont's Northernmost Summit Adventure
Trail Guides8 min read

Jay Peak: Vermont's Northernmost Summit Adventure

Near the Canadian border, Jay Peak offers challenging hiking, a tramway option, and some of Vermont's most rugged terrain.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Stratton Mountain: Where the Long Trail and AT Were Born
Trail Guides7 min read

Stratton Mountain: Where the Long Trail and AT Were Born

Historic peak with a fire tower, gondola access, and the distinction of inspiring both the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Phelps Mountain: A Moderate Adirondack High Peak
Trail Guides7 min read

Phelps Mountain: A Moderate Adirondack High Peak

One of the more accessible High Peaks, Phelps offers a rewarding climb with excellent views of the Great Range.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Mission Peak: The Bay Area's Most Popular Summit
Trail Guides8 min read

Mission Peak: The Bay Area's Most Popular Summit

Steep, exposed, and crowned by an iconic pole—Mission Peak draws crowds for good reason, with San Francisco Bay views that stretch forever.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Pinnacles National Park: Hiking Through California's Volcanic Spires
Regional Guides8 min read

Pinnacles National Park: Hiking Through California's Volcanic Spires

Towering rock spires, talus caves, and California condors—Pinnacles National Park offers unique hiking in California's Central Coast range.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Sterling Pond: Vermont's Highest Trout Pond Hike
Trail Guides6 min read

Sterling Pond: Vermont's Highest Trout Pond Hike

A short, steep climb from Smugglers' Notch to Vermont's highest trout pond—a glacial gem surrounded by cliffs and Green Mountain peaks.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Noonmark Mountain: Adirondack Views Without the Crowds
Trail Guides8 min read

Noonmark Mountain: Adirondack Views Without the Crowds

At 3,556 feet, Noonmark Mountain isn't a 46er—but its panoramic summit views rival any High Peak, with far fewer hikers sharing the experience.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Hurricane Mountain: Adirondack Fire Tower Hike with Spectacular Views
Trail Guides7 min read

Hurricane Mountain: Adirondack Fire Tower Hike with Spectacular Views

A historic fire tower crowns this 3,694-foot peak, offering 360-degree views from Lake Champlain to the High Peaks—one of the best panoramas in the Adirondacks.

January 28, 2026 Read more
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Hiking Through California's Active Landscape
Regional Guides10 min read

Lassen Volcanic National Park: Hiking Through California's Active Landscape

Bubbling mud pots, steaming fumaroles, and the largest plug dome volcano in the world—Lassen Volcanic National Park offers unique hiking through geothermal wonders.

January 28, 2026 Read more
How to Read USGS Topographic Maps: A Complete Guide for Hikers
Trail Data & Technology10 min read

How to Read USGS Topographic Maps: A Complete Guide for Hikers

Master the art of reading USGS topographic maps. Learn to interpret contour lines, symbols, and elevation data to navigate trails confidently.

January 20, 2026 Read more
Winter Hiking Gear Checklist: What You Actually Need
Gear & Equipment10 min read

Winter Hiking Gear Checklist: What You Actually Need

A comprehensive guide to winter hiking gear for New England conditions. From microspikes to insulated boots, learn what's essential vs. optional for safe winter hiking.

January 5, 2026 Read more
Complete Hiking Safety Guide: How to Prepare for Your Next Trail Adventure
Safety & Preparation8 min read

Complete Hiking Safety Guide: How to Prepare for Your Next Trail Adventure

Master essential hiking safety skills and preparation techniques. Learn the 10 essentials, trip planning strategies, and emergency protocols.

January 19, 2026 Read more
Why Accurate Trail Data Can Save Your Life: Our Commitment to Data Verification
Trail Data & Technology6 min read

Why Accurate Trail Data Can Save Your Life: Our Commitment to Data Verification

Inaccurate trail data isn't just inconvenient—it can be dangerous. Learn why SummitSeeker verifies every trail with official sources.

January 19, 2026 Read more
Essential Hiking Gear Guide 2026: What You Really Need (And What You Don't)
Gear & Equipment12 min read

Essential Hiking Gear Guide 2026: What You Really Need (And What You Don't)

Cut through the marketing hype and discover what hiking gear you actually need. From boots to backpacks, this comprehensive guide covers essentials.

January 19, 2026 Read more
15 Best White Mountains Hikes in New Hampshire: Complete Trail Guide 2026
Regional Guides10 min read

15 Best White Mountains Hikes in New Hampshire: Complete Trail Guide 2026

Discover the best hikes in New Hampshire's White Mountains, from beginner-friendly trails to challenging 4000-footers.

January 19, 2026 Read more
10 Best Yosemite Day Hikes: From Easy Walks to Epic Summits
Regional Guides8 min read

10 Best Yosemite Day Hikes: From Easy Walks to Epic Summits

Discover the best day hikes in Yosemite National Park, from easy valley walks to the iconic Half Dome.

January 19, 2026 Read more

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