Submitted by PandaSmanda t3_xzjba1 in massachusetts
Need help finding a trail that isn’t 3+ hours and near Canada 😂. Willing to drive to lower NH/VT to see. But want a “Omggggg view” to see fall foliage.
Tell me I can. I’m in Boston.
Edit: just realize I wrote hick instead of hike and can’t edit the title now 🤫 😂
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Oh, you’ve also wandered into the wrong establishment in New Hampshire.
You won't find any with parking. Those places are infested with MA plates. Do Blue Hills.
Mt Major in Alton NH for the win ~ prettiest view ~ if you don’t mind going that far.
Details: https://www.trailspotting.com/2021/11/mt-major-and-quarry-mountain.html
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You really can't have those views unless you drive pretty far since the folliage hasn't peaked yet in the majority of MA. And this weekend is pretty bad in car and foot traffic up north.
Monadnock. Done.
Definitely head north. Was in the berkshires yesterday and it’s still a week+ away from peak color
Greylock should be great next weekend. If you want to head the Western mass, there is also Tyringham cobble, it's always a great uncrowded hike, and Monument mountain in Barrington.
Both are pretty easy, but may not have quite the spectacular views of peaks in VT or NH though.
Wachusett
Elmore VT, highly recommend
You could always wait for your leaves to peak and then take a walk.
Mount Adams
Don’t come to Vermont. We’re sick of the Massachusetts plates, stay in your own state.
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Then stay in your own sub, we're sick of Vermont.
You're speaking for yourself, lol. There were nothing but mass plates on I-189 for as far as the eye can see this weekend.
twendall777 t1_irmkcgs wrote
Depends on where you are. From MA, Monadnock is probably the closest mountain with a great view, but it will be super busy there. If you're willing to drive further to Franconia, Mt Pemigewasset has a great view and is an easy hike. And another 20 minutes past that, you can go to Middle and North Sugarloaf. Again, easy hike to either peak. Middle has the best view, but North's is also fantastic.
If those are too far, the lakes region has a few less spectacular mountains, but still great views. Belknap has a firetower that let's you see to Boston on a good day. Gunstock has a gondola and a store with a viewing deck on its peak. Nearby that is also Mt Major, another popular one with a view over Winnipesaukee.