Located in one of the most visited national recreation areas in all of the United States, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Mount Tammany is a widely popular day hike due to it's beauty, ease, and it's proximatey to the largest metro area in the country. It is part of the Kittatinny Mountain Ridge that runs from the Delaware Water Gap to High Point State Park. The Appalachian Trail also is part of this hike.
Being the tallest mountain summit in the Northeast it's no surprise Mount Washington is a widely popular multiuse mountain peak. Rising above the surrounding mountain summits of the Presidential Range, Mount Washington is home to an essential weather observatory, an auto road to the summit, a cog railway, a number of annual races to the summit, and numerous hiking trails connected throughout the range. In this article we will focus on the Tuckerman Ravine approach to Mount Washington that starts out at Pinkham Notch..
Located in the town of Shandaken in Ulster County in the Catskill Mountains, Slide Mountain is the tallest peak (4,180ft) in New York State outside of the Adirondak Mountains region. There are a number of routes to the summit of Slide Mountain and it is also part of the popular hiking route The Burroughs Range Trail. There are numerous primitive tentsites along the various trails that lead up to Slide Mountain.
Located in the northern half of the state of Maine rises the striking profile of Mount Katahdin nestled within the rugged and remote Baxter State Park. At an elevation of 5,268ft and a prominence of 4,290ft, it is a stunning site for even the most avid outdoor adventure seeker. It also serves as the northern terminus or kickoff for Appalachian Trail hikers. There are a number of rugged trails that ascend Katahdin, as well as the spectacular Knife Edge Trail that connects Pamola Peak and Baxter Peak. There are numerous fees and permits required for different activities within the park, so plan ahead accordingly before visiting.
Located in what is known as the Skylands region of New Jersey, the Monument Trail gets it's name because it passes the base of High Point Monument, the highest elevation in New Jersey as well as the Kittatinny Mountains. The trail passes a number of points of interest including Lake Marcia, Cedar Swamp, High Point Monument, and also connects to the Appalachian Trail.
Located in the Berkshire Mountains region of western Massachusetts, this loop encompasses the tallest peak in Massachusetts and passes over a number of other named peaks in the range. There are multiple designated campsites with facilities. The trailhead begins and ends at the Hopper Road Trailhead and offers numerous connected nature trails and detours to explore and discover.