Links to Backpacker write-ups

Click on the following links for an interactive map and GPS write-up on these New England hikes, which appeared in Backpacker Magazine, and on Backpacker.com:

Massachusetts

• Skyline Trail Loop, 6-mile loop in the Blue Hills Reservation

• Skyline Trail to Cross Fells Loop, 12.1-mile loop in the Middlesex Fells Reservation

• Ipswich Water Trail, 11.5-mile circumnavigation of Castle Neck 

• Peddock's Island Paddle, 9.7-mile out-and-back from Hull to Peddock's, Boston Harbor Islands

New Hampshire

• Mt. Moosilauke, 7.3-mile loop up highest peak in southwestern White Mountains

• Mt. Monadnock, 4.6-mile hike up the quieter, less-traveled west side, southern NH

• Falling Waters Loop, 7.8-mile loop linking Falling Waters and Old Bridal Path trails, White Mountains

• Kinsman Pond Loop, 9.9-mile loop via Lonesome Hut and Kinsman Pond Ridge, White Mountains

• Twin Mountains-Gale River Hike, 10.3-mile horseshoe hike linking twin peaks to Gale River, northern NH

Maine

• Twin Summits Hike, 7.8-mile out-and-back in Camden Hills State Park overlooking Penobscot Bay

• Southport Island Water Trail, 11.3.-mile island-hopping loop off Boothbay Harbor

Gear reviews

EMS’ Tri-Star tent review

“More Bag for your Buck” sleeping bag round-up

Dana Design’s Javelina

Outdoor Products’ compression sacks

Kelty Helium jacket and pants

Sonic Impact SI-5 Flat Panel Speakers

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