7 Northeast Hiking Trails to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

While this spiffy corner of the US is known for its bustling cities and charming coastal towns, its hiking trails just might be one of the northeast's most refreshing draws. I’ve lived in New York for nearly all of my life, and have spent my years in search of the best trails here and in the surrounding states, from New Hampshire to Maine, Pennsylvania, and of course, upstate New York. Sure, it depends on what you’re looking for, but typically, the best hiking trails are the ones home to amazing views from tall peaks, moss-covered waterfalls, hidden picnic spots, and welcoming mountain terrain, tailored to your skill and endurance preference. Some can be used best for exercise; others, a nature-filled reset with much needed breaths of fresh air. Most, though, lend a reason to travel somewhere new—to get a glimpse of a storied New England town that might not have already been on your radar or see a fresh corner of your home state. For over five years now, a secret-weapon tool that has helped me plan for trail travel is AllTrails—a website and mobile app for vetting real-time trail conditions and finding those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it trailheads based on the kind of adventu

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