An Unmapped Route: A Hiker's Blog

Category: Section Hikes

  • Long Trail 2025: Pico

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    I glanced at the sun rapidly dipping towards mountains behind me. The forest would darken quickly once the sun fell below the horizon.

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    snowpackjack
    a stand of trees surrounded by green ferns. a foot trail winds across the forest floor

  • The Long Trail: Section 3

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    Many fully enclosed shelter are infested with mice, but tonight Mickey and I might have to share some space. Would I be awakened by the sound of scurrying and scratching?

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    snowpackjack
    A wood hiking hut with a green tin roof sits on a ledge on Vermont's Long Trail

  • The Long Trail: Section 2

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    We began the steep climb to the Nauheim shelter under overcast skies. The forecast was not promising, but heavy rain the previous day was no longer a threat.

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    snowpackjack
    blue clouds hover over a forest of evergreen on the long trail in vermont

  • Hiking The Midstate Trail

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    The Midstate Trail came into being sometime around the late 70’s according to the trail’s official website. When I’d reached the end of Rhode Island’s North/South trail, I decided it would be nice to continue out of the state of Rhode Island on foot, making my way north. The trail travels through Worcester county, and…

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    snowpackjack