The Neusiok Trail, one of the last segments of North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, runs through Croatan National Forest in southeastern North Carolina. It’s in the vicinity of the Weetock Trail we hiked the year before. (It’s the trail we wanted to hike then but got washed out.) […] “Hiking (most of) the Neusiok Trail (NC)”
Day hiking
Hiking Borestone Mountain—but in the winter this time! (ME)
In a previous post, I talked about hiking Borestone Mountain. A lot. Probably too much. That said, I had never hiked it in the winter before. Since our family was back in Maine for Christmas in 2024, I thought I’d make the most of the opportunity. […] “Hiking Borestone Mountain—but in the winter this time! (ME)”
Hiking the Eagle Rock Trail (ME)
While visiting family over the summer, I was looking for day hikes in places I hadn’t heard of before. That’s when I discovered Eagle Rock Trail. It’s not too long—just under 3.6 mi out (and another 3.6 mi back), with a short spur to Raven Ledge which gives you great views to the west and southwest. […] “Hiking the Eagle Rock Trail (ME)”
Hiking (part of) the Weetock Trail in Croatan National Forest (NC)
We were supposed to hike the Neusiok Trail today. We set up a shuttle near Oyster Point Campground, then parked at the Pine Cliff Equestrian Trailhead. The rain was still pounding down, and within a few feet of trail, I stepped in puddles three to four inches deep. […] “Hiking (part of) the Weetock Trail in Croatan National Forest (NC)”
Hiking part of the AT over Barren Mountain (ME)
When I was in high school. a friend invited me to hike Barren Mountain with him and one of his other friends. Back then, the fire lookout was still intact—I remember napping in the cab. It’s gone now—it had been before the last time I climbed Barren, which was…I don’t remember. […] “Hiking part of the AT over Barren Mountain (ME)”
Hiking Mount Coe and South & North Brother in Baxter State Park (ME)
My wife and I drove to Portland, Maine, for a concert the night before this hike. We got back to my parents’ place around two in the morning, and my brother intended to pick us up around four. I didn’t get a lot of sleep, but I tried to nab a few winks en route to Baxter State Park. […] “Hiking Mount Coe and South & North Brother in Baxter State Park (ME)”
A long walk around Harris Lake’s Peninsula Trail (NC)
Let’s be honest: One could call the approximately 4.7 mi Harris Lake Peninsula Trail a hike, but it’s really a long walk in the woods, surrounded by water and a variety of trees. But sometimes when you want to get outside, you don’t have time for far-flung adventures to the distant reaches of…wherever. […] “A long walk around Harris Lake’s Peninsula Trail (NC)”