Your VOTE for Best Classic New England Hike

Stephen · Sep 26, 2005, 1:29 PM

For a quick hike to some beauty... Coppermine to Bridal Veil falls.

ski_resort_observer · Sep 26, 2005, 1:35 PM

My fav is Lincoln Gap(Vt) to Mt. Grant then catching the sunset from Sunset Rock on the way back.

blacknblue · Sep 26, 2005, 4:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ski_resort_observer

My fav is Lincoln Gap(Vt) to Mt. Grant then catching the sunset from Sunset Rock on the way back.

Ooh, that's a good one. Another classic of mine that I bring new-to-the-area friends on is to drive to Lincoln Gap, but climb Mt. Abraham. It has nearly everything: a fairly short hike, but above treeline, with fun scrambly sections--perfect as an introductory hike. Also, driving from my house in White River, you go past swimming holes, take cool back roads, climb a steep mountain pass, and make a pit-stop at a great ice cream place in Rochester, VT.

**MichaelJ** · Sep 27, 2005, 8:19 AM

I can't dispute any of the suggestions here, but I'll add that to really be "quintessential New England" I think Camel's Hump in the peak of Vermont's foliage season really takes the blue ribbon. Plus, you can hit the Cold Hollow Cider Mill afterward for cider doughnuts ... how quaint is that???

smitty77 · Sep 27, 2005, 9:52 AM

Another vote for Monadnock. IMO there's no better place to introduce young kids to hiking.

Another gem that is often overlooked is the climb up the Great Gulf on Washington.

Smitty

**Mike P.** · Sep 28, 2005, 2:02 PM

Both of the VT hikes are good ones along with Sunset Ridge on Mansfield. My plan for my next trip to VT likely is a repeat of Camels Hump since I did Mansfield did this year.

Sep 27, 2005, 8:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
MichaelJ Snowbird love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Watch City Posts: 2,163	I can't dispute any of the suggestions here, but I'll add that to really be "quintessential New England" I think Camel's Hump in the peak of Vermont's foliage season really takes the blue ribbon. Plus, you can hit the Cold Hollow Cider Mill afterward for cider doughnuts ... how quaint is that??? __________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry 21 days '07–'08 … bring on the '08–'09 season!

Sep 27, 2005, 9:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
smitty77 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Athol, MA Posts: 531	Another vote for Monadnock. IMO there's no better place to introduce young kids to hiking. Another gem that is often overlooked is the climb up the Great Gulf on Washington. Smitty __________________ You have to do the hard things in life sooner or later. -- Earl Hickey's Karma Guide

Sep 28, 2005, 2:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mike P. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,486	Both of the VT hikes are good ones along with Sunset Ridge on Mansfield. My plan for my next trip to VT likely is a repeat of Camels Hump since I did Mansfield did this year. __________________ Happy Trails, be safe & Good Luck Mike P.

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Stephen Mt. Washington Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Somersworth, NH Posts: 1,208	For a quick hike to some beauty... Coppermine to Bridal Veil falls.

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ski_resort_observer it's sweeter up here...pure Vermont Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Waitsfield,Vt Posts: 2,533	My fav is Lincoln Gap(Vt) to Mt. Grant then catching the sunset from Sunset Rock on the way back.