June 2014 Blog Posts (4)

This is one of those hikes where there are so many excellent vistas that they almost get old.

Almost.

And that's before arriving at Terrace Pond, one of the prettiest hike destinations in the state.

The trail starts through a rhododendron tunnel and then heads uphill to arrive at the first viewpoint in just over a half mile.

The trail…

Bearfort Ridge is one of our favorite hikes because it’s consistently enjoyable.

We’re the first to admit that even some of the best routes have some boring stretches or areas that lack a little in the scenery department that you overlook because of a great destination.

Not this route.

Hike through a beautiful hemlock forest on…

Great park. Perhaps not the best day hiking spot, but good campground and Saturday night fun at the observatory.

For detailed hike directions, maps, GPX, and photos, visit our “Norvin Green State Forest” page.

Norvin Green is one of the best areas in the state for hiking, in our opinion – it has a network of rugged trails with plenty of expansive views and some nice waterfalls for payoff.

We've done this route many times, but not for about five years so it was time to hit it up again. First…