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ADVENTURE TIPS...
Tully Trail
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This 22-mile loop trail encircles the largely
undeveloped Tully Valley in the North Quabbin Region of
Central Massachusetts. From the summit of Tully Mountain
to the cascading water's of Doane's Falls, the trail
connects some of the region's most scenic properties and
views.
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MORE TRIPS...
Mt. Everett via Race Brook
Trail
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At 2,602 feet, Massachusetts' Mount Everett is the
highest peak in the southern Berkshires. It is home to
fragile ecosystems, old-growth forest, and great views.
For a strenuous, 7.2-mile roundtrip hike, take Race
Brook Trail, which accesses the Appalachian Trail and
passes several waterfalls before climbing the south side
of Everett.
Cockaponsett State Forest
- (11.24.09)
Cockaponsett State Forest in Haddam, Connecticut, is the
state's premier destination for mountain biking. The
forest features more than 100 miles of technical
mountain bike trails. Come in good shape, as many trails
are challenging with difficult climbs, but rewarded with
awesome fast sections.
Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness
- (11.14.09)
At the foot of Maine's Mount Katahdin, this paddle in a pristine
wilderness features New England's highest concentration of
remote ponds. Native Americans established the ancient portage
paths you'll use. Choose a trip from 6 to 18 miles and anywhere
from 5 hours to several days.
Mts. Whiteface & Passaconaway Loop
- (11.09.09)
This strenuous, 11.5-mile loop let's you knock-off two of New
Hampshire's 4,000-footers. Take the Blueberry Ledge Trail to the
summit of Whiteface (4,020 ft.), and then the Rollins Trail to
summit Passaconaway (4,043 ft.). Head home down Dicey's Mill
Trail. The loop's total elevation gain: 3,800 feet.
Deerfield Zip Line -
Take a zip line
canopy tour in the northern Berkshires. Deerfield Valley
Canopy Tour in Massachusetts lets you zip through tunnels of
green foliage in spectacular hardwood and pine forest, with
great views of the Deerfield River. The average tour takes three
hours. For info, check out
www.deerfieldzipline.com.
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