New England Trail

The NET Hike Challenge is back for 2022! Over the last four years, almost 800 participants have completed the challenge, logging over 60,000 miles on the New England Trail! You heard that right, over 60,000 miles or points earned by you through hiking, volunteering, and exploring! Thank you for choosing the NET over and over again for your adventures.

In 2018 we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System with our first 50-mile challenge. In 2019, we built upon this by adding an extra 100-mile challenge to highlight the 10 year anniversary of the designation of the NET. In 2020, we encouraged participants to use the NET as their close-to-home trail amidst travel restrictions. In 2021, we saw nearly 200 people complete both the Hike 50 and Hike 100 challenges!

As life returns to a (semi) normal pace, we are excited to announce the 2022 Hike Challenge!

Now more than ever, spending time outdoors has become a crucial part of staying mentally and physically healthy. Hike 50 or 100 miles (unique or repetitive) during the 2022 calendar year on the NET and submit your points to receive a special edition completion patch. Log your mileage over the year and once you complete your challenge, make sure to share your story with us!

A typical thru-hiker can complete the trail in 2-4 weeks.

The trail is well-marked and easy to follow. Apart from several road walks, the single track trail winds its way along traprock ridges and forested areas. However, it can be rugged in some sections with thru hikers experiencing a net gain of just over 30,000 ft. The highest elevation is Mount Grace, at 1617 ft and the lowest elevation is the Long Island Sound, 0ft.

New England has varied and extreme weather, please choose the timing of your hike appropriately. Although the trail could be hiked year round, many choose to hike in the spring and fall, as summers tend to be humid and buggy and winters are cold and icy.

The Trail primarily follows the Metacomet Ridge and water sources are very limited, particularly in the Summer and Fall. Some overnight sites do not have a reliable water source. You will

need to plan accordingly.

After deciding when and where to begin and registering your thruhike, you will need to plan your resupply points and know camping regulations along the NET.

Overnight camping is only allowed at designated sites along the trail. Where there is no campsite, thru-hikers are expected to leave the trail to find overnight accommodations. See below for a list of nearby accommodations.

In addition to these logistics, physical and mental preparations are important factors in a successful long hike. Learn more about all of this below!

No fees or paid permits are required to use or access the NET. However, some overnight sites have a suggested donation to help with upkeep and repairs.

Starting your 2022 Hike 50/100 Challenge is easy!

Step 1: Click here to sign up now for the 2022 challenge. We will send you updates throughout the year of additional ways to earn points, special events, and other trail announcements. Keep an eye out for charming but infrequent correspondence.

Step 2: Download tools for your Hike 50/100 NET Challenge. Point Log Sheet, Kids Log Sheet, Bingo, Printable “I completed the Hike50 (or Hike100) Challenge” certificate for completion photos! (Download and share with your community).

Step 3: Take a look at our online map and start planning your 2022 adventures! The trail awaits. If you don’t know where to start or don’t want to hike alone, take a look at our suggested hikes or visit our online calendar of events.

Step 4: Finish the challenge by Dec. 31, 2022, and submit your completion using the links below! Be sure to submit a photo or story with your completion so that we can highlight it on our website!

Step 5: Share your adventures with others on social media Show us your pictures and your stories!

36 Miles of single track trails

Designed by mountain bikers and built by the International Mountain Bicycling Association, the Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake is a premier single-track mountain biking trail system located in the Eastern United States.

The 24 trails in the system were designed and built to provide sustainable trails for a variety of human uses including mountain biking, hiking, trail running, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

The Allegrippis Trails are arranged as stacked loops, giving the user the opportunity to plan a route as short or as long as they would like. There are nearly endless combinations, so even riders who come back time after time have the opportunity to use a new route each time.

Although the trails are rated “easiest”, “moderate”, and “most difficult”, they can all be safely traversed by users of all skill levels, but users should expect their normal pace to be slowed as the difficulty increases. The ratings are provided to give all users a good idea of what challenges to expect. These ratings only apply to trails in the Allegrippis Trails system, they should not be compared to other trails or their difficulties.

Get to know this 20.1-mile loop trail near Hesston, Pennsylvania. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

https://www.raystown.org/things-to-do/allegrippis-trails-at-raystown-lake

You can access the Allegrippis Trails at trailheads along Seven Points Road just past the Seven Points Entrance Station and on Bakers Hollow Road just before the Susquehannock Campground Entrance Station.

The trails were developed under the direction of the Friends of Raystown Lake in a unique partnership between the Appalachian Regional Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, US Army Corps of Engineers, Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission, Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau, Huntingdon County Business and Industry, Pennsylvania Conservation Corps, and hundreds of volunteer laborers that augmented the professional construction services of the International Mountain Bicycling Association.

The Allegrippis Trails are available for public use year-round (exceptions may be made for safety reasons). For information about holding a competitive event or demonstration on the trails, contact Friends of Raystown Lake c/o US Army Corps of Engineers Raystown Lake Recreation Area at 814-658-6809.

Either beginning in Alabama or ending in Alabama, the trail map for The World’s Longest Yard Sale (WLYS) is 690 miles of shopping fun! What better way is there to combine an extended weekend getaway with finding bargains for back to school, collectible gifts or items to redecorate your home? bargains The sale runs through six states; Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama with the majority of the route following US 127. That includes the entire western side of the Buckeye State.

This year the sale will take place August 4-7. Two prime places to shop in the Greater Grand Lake Region include the neighborhood among the majestic homes that line North Main Street in Celina and at Niekamp’s Farm Market, about 7 miles south of Celina. Both locations offer multiple venders making it easy to park and stroll for bargains and treasures.

Wear comfortable shoes, pack plenty of water for good hydration and drive with caution along the route as cars and people are not always careful when sale sites appear along the roadway. Be flexible, you may want to keep to a schedule, but if you are in the midst of some great finds, sometimes you need to spend a little more time shopping that you had planned. Most of all--have a great time and best wishes for your 2022 WLYS treasure hunt!

Visitors looking for a fun and unique way to explore the Daytona Beach area will find just what they’re looking for in the new Ultimate Daytona Beach Trail Guide.

This exciting collection of car-, craft- and culture-themed tours and trails will help visitors navigate the area and explore its many cultural, historic and natural attractions, as well as some great places for tasty food and spirits. The Ultimate Daytona Beach Trail Guide includes:

Ale Trail – A favorite for locals and visitors alike, the Daytona Beach Ale Trail adds exceptional craft beer and artisan spirits to any itinerary. It features nearly two dozen unique, local craft breweries, tap rooms and distilleries.

Hiking and Biking Trails – Eco-adventurers will find the Daytona Beach area rich in natural treasures. With more than 60 miles of showcase trails, visitors can hike or bike paved trails, explore the lush botanical and tropical diversity of nature trails, combine a riverfront walk with an exploration of historic downtown districts, or bicycle on the beach.

Iconic Trail – Talk about photo-ops! This unique tour is comprised of an eclectic mix of historical sites, landmarks and tributes to prominent figures who have contributed greatly to the American fabric including the former home of John D. Rockefeller, the centuries-old Fairchild Oak tree, and the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Florida’s tallest. tory tour of the Daytona Beach area – from famous athletes like Jackie Robinson to legendary civil rights leaders like Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, the path includes veteran’s memorials, unique artwork, and yes, even the resting place of Brownie The Town Dog, a beloved fixture in Downtown Daytona Beach from 1939-1954.

Motorsports Trail – The Daytona Beach area is known for its racing, and visitors can “start their engines” year-round by exploring the area’s rich motorsports heritage. Meandering from scenic beachfronts to rpm-packed museums, this trail will take enthusiasts on an action-packed tour of the area’s racing history and future.

Share the Heritage Trail – Follow the Share the Heritage Trail and explore African American museum exhibits, historical treasures and cultural sites. Learn about the legacies of influential Black leaders with strong ties to Daytona Beach, including Dr. Howard Thurman, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and baseball great, Jackie Robinson. For more information, visit https://www. daytonabeach.com/things-to-do/ trails/.

Monuments and Statues Trail – This trail takes visitors off the beaten path for a fascinating his-