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Alander Mountain and Brace Mountain Loop
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
11.07 mi
/ 1667 ft gain
Alander Mountain and Brace Mountain Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sheffield, Massachusetts.
Climb Alander Mountain
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
10.6 mi
/ 2250 ft gain
Close to the popular Bash Bish Falls in Mount Washington State Forest is this amazing summit and perfect day hike! Witness the corners of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York all at once (and from the top of this trail, it connects to Bash Bish if you have the time to spear!)
From the Mt. Washington State Forest Headquarters Parking Lot, the trailhead begins at the end of the lot to the lef...
Alander Mountain Trail
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
5.65 mi
/ 840 ft gain
Alander Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Copake Falls, New York.
Alander Mountain and Bashbish Falls Loop
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
11.96 mi
/ 2552 ft gain
Alander Mountain and Bashbish Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near South Egremont, Massachusetts.
Guilder Pond and Mount Washington Lookout Trail
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
3.92 mi
/ 909 ft gain
Guilder Pond and Mount Washington Lookout Trail is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Copake Falls, New York.
Hike Mount Everett
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
4.6 mi
Depending on when you do this hike, you may drive into Mount Everett State Reservation to find the gates open or closed to traffic. The gates are generally open in the summer during the day (closed at night) so people can drive all the way up to the picnic areas at Guilder Pond.
The description provided here is with the gates being closed. You can park just before the gates in a good sized pa...
Race Brook Falls and Mount Everett
Sheffield, Massachusetts
6.31 mi
/ 2156 ft gain
Race Brook Falls and Mount Everett is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sheffield, Massachusetts.
Race Brook Trail to Mount Race
Sheffield, Massachusetts
5.51 mi
/ 1663 ft gain
Race Brook Trail to Mount Race is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near South Egremont, Massachusetts.
Hike to Race Brook Falls
Sheffield, Massachusetts
4.0
3.4 mi
/ 1174 ft gain
Hiking along the Appalachian trail I made a detour in Mt Everett State reservation. About a 2.5 mile detour lead me down to a beautiful 100ft waterfall called Race Brook falls. The waterfall felt made me feel like i was in the tropical jungle in Hawaii. Adding to the beauty of the waterfall were huge hemlock trees which was an added bonus!!If heading directly to the falls, there is a parking ar...
Places to stay
Hillsdale, New York
Hillsdale Hideaway
Perched above the historic hamlet of Hillsdale, NY, enjoy your own private mountaintop with panoramic views of the Harlem Valley. Surroun...
From $125 / night
New Marlborough, Massachusetts
Echo Hill
This quiet, secluded camp on over 30 acres is a great place to unplug and rewind. There is also plenty to do in the towns nearby!
Echo H...
From $150 / night
MALOWINA FOREST
MALOWINA FOREST is a magical place of tranquility, wonder and breathtaking beauty where people deepen their love affair with nature and r...
From $200 / night
Pine Plains, New York
Hudson Valley Hilltop 1
Come soak in the panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains at Hudson Valley Hilltop! One of two private campsites on the property, this s...
From $169 / night
Pine Plains, New York
Hudson Valley Hilltop 2
Come soak in the panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains at Hudson Valley Hilltop! One of two private campsites on the property, this t...
From $169 / night
Millerton, New York
Driftways Farm
Stay at the top of a large private field with mountain views at the highest point in Dutchess County! This cozy meadow campsite is easy t...
From $125 / night
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