It’s Mountain Day: celebrate by hiking the mountain picked for your state!

As New Englanders we are often an outdorsy bunch! I mean it would be a tough place to live if you didn’t enjoy nature. Even if you are more of an indoor cat, I think even these selection would be hard to not PEAK your interest. (Yes, the mountain pun WAS intended) Without any further ado let’s take a look!

It’s Mountain Day: Celebrate by hiking the mountain for your state!

ME: Behive Loop, Acadia National Park

Behive loop is no small feat. While it’s one of Acadia National Park’s most trafficked trails it’s not for the faint of heart or small children. The this a run and ladder style trail with steep granite staircases, and exposed cliff faces. You can expect ascend 450 feet with exposed edges. But if you are up for the challenge the via is B-E-A-U-TIFUL! At the top you will over look sandy beach, Thunder Hole, and The Coast of Maine. A gorgeous place to be especially around sunrise. Pets are not allowed.

Time to complete: 1-3 hours

Cost: Free

NH: Arethusa Falls, Crawford Notch State Park

If you are looking for a more family friendly (including our furry friends) trail Bemis Brook Trail is the place to be! A roundtrip on this trail is only 2.8 miles. The trail will lead up to a 140 foot beautiful waterfall that cascades over granite rocks and forms a cool pool below. Dogs are welcome.

Time to complete: 1 hour, 44 mins

Cost: Free

MA: Pine Hill

Short hike but beautiful contrasting views of nature landscape and cityscape. This trail is great for birdwatching enthusiasts, runners, and dog walkers. The trail begins at Bellevue Pond on South Border Road. The trail will lead you to a historic stone tower built in 1937.

Time to complete: Less than 30 mins

Cost: Free

VT: MT. Mansfield

If you are a Vermonter, or a frequent flyer of the Green Mountain State you probably knew exactly which mountain we’d choose for this state. Mt. Mansfield is Vermont’s highest peak coming in at 4, 395 feet. It’s so tall that it’s where the state’s news stations decided to place their satellite. If you decide to hike this behemoth of a mountain on a hot day make sure to bring plenty of water and a jacket. You will be hard to start but it gets cold at the peak. Mt. Mansfield is one of three rocky mountain tops in Vermont to still have Ice Age Alpine Tundra at the top. This is an expert level trail.

Time to complete: 6 hours

Cost: Free