East Coast Outdoor Adventures ( I need the advice from the outdoor people of NS)

General_Ripper

General_Ripper

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So last year me and a few friends went to Mt. Washington and climbed to the top and stayed a night at hermit lake. It was fun and I had a great time. I'm looking for a similar experience that can be done on a long weekend on the east coast. I really want to stay away from the Presidential mountain range because I have over done it (I have climbed it multiple time, skied it etc.).

Basically, I'm looking for a sick outdoor adventure on the east coast that deals either with hiking or kayaking. So I am asking the outdoorsy people of NS for advice. Thank you in advance for good responses, and +k.

I am from New York if that helps but I don't mind driving up to and around 12 hours.
 
I would suggest the Townsend Dam in Brattleboro VT. It's fucking gorgeous, good look on your hunt though..

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Hike Katahdin

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HIt up the Dead River (Kayaking/White Water Rafting)

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Explore Acadia

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Kayak along the Maine Coast. A lot of kids in my camp do a trip and often get really close to whales/dolphins/etc. Awesome experience.

Climb Rumney! If you're up for climbing. Or the Gunks since you're in NY.

 
Why don't you come with me to Magic Mt and hike to scope new hucks and cut trails? It keeps you in great shape, stoked for the ski season, it isn't too far for you and we're always looking for more help. Camping at the summit is sick too.

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No diving off this diving board tho... New as of last year because of our work, and just one of the several hucks in this line.
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That and you get to pick your weapons. I have like 6 machetes and equipment out the ass. It's like outdoor adventure that creates the ability for more radness in the winter, so it is awesome squared and you work with other people who rip and are all about it- def a great core crew. I'm hooked. So let me know, I'm up there all the time and I'd be happy to show you around.
 
You've seen the mountains, now dive in the sea. My suggestion would be to load some seaworthy kayaks with camp gear and paddle out to the Isle Au Haut just off the coast of acadia national park. Pretty sure the isle is national park too. Only paddlers can spend the night in the campground, day visitors from the ferry aren't allowed to overnight.

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Thanks guys

Doworkson - That is sooo awesome, I wish I lived closer though (I live in Buffalo New York which is the opposite side of the state). Otherwise I would love to help, just don't see myself getting out to magic in the winter too much. Thanks for the offer seems like a great way to prep for the upcoming season and get some exercise.

Paskiing - Acadia is definitely an option. I don't really have a sea worthy kayak though. Do you think a 10 footer would be fine? How big do the swells get there? I would be the dumb ass to try it though haha
 
I'm not sure as I've never done it myself, or even kayaked in the ocean in maine. I don't know that I'd wanna load a 10 ft kayak with gear and paddle out though. Mines 11 1/2 and that's about as small as I'd go. Although once you're out past the breakers I don't think it would be too bad. Worth some research.
 
I'd also like to do this, been eyeballin it since you posted something like this over on tgr. Do you go to that big maggot party up there in VT every year too?? I was more than happy to chip in on the group share when you guys had that goin on. Hiking and trimming would be awesome though.
 
Dude we would love to have all you guys, I guess I'll have to start a thread over here too one of these days. Literally the work will never be 100% done so the more hands on deck the better and your presence is always appreciated by all. We even do a big goup camping trip at the summer for the Perseid meteor shower which is pretty intense, so for those who will only make it out once or twice that is a must. Thanks for chipping in on the group share too man, couldn't get it done without guys like you helping out for sure.

Big maggot party = Ullrfest and yes, I habitually sacrifice my liver for the good of the ski season there. Wouldn't miss it. This year I won a dope Orage onesie as a door prize, which was sick. I brought an ice luge as well which was a hit, and a pig roast is alrays just what the doctor ordered when you just finished hiking for some mid-october turns. As it turns out Ullr was quite pleased and bestowed upon us much fluffy white bounty. Mission accomplished.
 
I've always wanted to raft the dead river.

Acadia is absolutely beautiful. I biked the trails there a couple years ago over a couple days and it was amazing.
 
this is something i have always wanted to do and hopefully will:With a bunch of friends hike an entire river camping out at night, waking up early maybe making a few stops into a town for food. Don't have to hike the entire thing but a couple nights worth. I think your best bet is the Connecticut river. Start at the source (some where in Canada) and work you way down to the the LI sound
 
Haha true, I've done the Kennebec before (rafting) and it was super fun. Only a few Class 4 rapids on the way down, and the rest was pretty easy. But the Dead River is Class 4 the entire way down. I want to do it soo so badly!

Everyone in my boat had never white water rafted before, and we had no trouble with the Kennebec. I honestly think we could've handled the Dead River our first time.
 
For some reason after finding an old abandoned mine on Lake Champlain I have been really into trying to find more mines. If anyone knows of any around New England (preferably VT or NH) let me know!
 
I did the kennebec with a damn release. It was pretty awesome. I was talking to somebody then who did the dead river and he said he spent more time in the water then in the bought.
 
Yeah my buddy is a pretty solid kayaker, who has run the kennebec. He pulled out like 3 miles into the dead and walked back to his truck cause he got his ass kicked pretty bad. I've rafted the kennebec and kayaked the lower kennebec(everything below the alley) but I wouldn't take on the dead in a hard boat. He's going up the end of this month to raft the dead though as he knows a bunch of people from up there in the forks. Much love for Chris and Karen at the Marshalls, great group of people, stop in at their bar if you're in the forks. It's the one with the half an aluminum canoe out front.

The forks is actually a great place for an adventure. Three rivers to choose from and the Appalachian Trail is right there too. Also Moxie falls which is the tallest waterfall in maine. Not far from Baxter and katahdin as well.

I'd live in Maine if their ocean got a bit warmer in the summer haha.
 
There are sections of the long trail that are just great to hike and camp. Free first come-first serve shelters and the trail follows a lot of mountain ridges. Have always loved the Sterling Mt-Mansfield-Camels Hump-Burnt Rock section.
 
might as well stay in your home state and come up to the ADKS if you never have. so many hikes that you can do anywhere from 3-30 miles some with lean tos and tent sites along the trail so you can back pack the whole thing. im horrible at imbedding so two pictures i foundhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/justinzaremski/3544740374/http://www.flickr.com/photos/photo_art/1511982342/
or if your liking the river idea, 20 minutes from the high peaks you can go out near Upper Saranac and do the 9 ponds trip (only has 2 carries), or follow the 90 mile canoe race course from out by tupper lake to Saranac lake
http://www.backpacker.com/destinations/12454?page=2 campsite along floodwood pond on the 9 ponds trip

 
*disclaimer. i did not read any of the posts above me so if this a repeat idea, im sorry*

last weekend i hiked the franconia notch (lafayette, lincoln and little haystack.) if you dont mind hiking more of the white mtns, this hike is incredible. if you want to make it a 2 day hike, start at galehead and camp on the other side of liberty. such beautiful views, awesome elevation, so much to do. there is still quite a bit of snow up there and last weekend i had to bust out the snowshoes below treeline, as well as microspikes to deal with ice . but it has been warm up here and we are getting rain, so hopefully the snow will be less intense.

 
adirondack in ny are pretty sick. Spear falls, Mt. Marcy, and a bunch of hiking. its like a 6 mile hike into the first lean-to. and you can go to a bunch of trails and mnts. from there.
 
the kanc is so loaded with fun stuff. anyway, here are some pics from last weekend. i felt one-upped since crate diggin posted pics. haha

one the way up.
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lincoln/ridgeline
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on the way down
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as you can clearly see, weather is still unpredictable and crazy up here. so go prepared!
 
so much sick hiking in the white mountains. franconia ridge in lincoln is awesome
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or i the bond range. long hike but looks so sick once you get out there.
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lonesome lake. near cannon, a really fun hike
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and of course the presidential range
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hope that helps!

 
its no the same as yours is it? i didnt even read the thread, thats why i was the third to post franconia ridge, haha
 
North Rim of Adirondack park...I'm from Plattsburgh so im a litltle biased but since youre in NY too it should be fairly close to you
 
haha, its almost exactly the same! i did a double take to make sure you didnt post mine! you know what they say about great minds. they think alike
 
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