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Day 3: Trail Magic, Waterfalls, and a Cozy Stay at Above the Clouds Hostel

Day 3: Trail Magic, Waterfalls, and a Cozy Stay at Above the Clouds Hostel

Waking Up at Stover Creek Shelter I woke up to the soft hues of sunrise filtering through the dense canopy of trees surrounding Stover Creek Shelter. The previous day’s hike...

Mar 24, 2025 : Joshua Spellman
How to Get To Springer Mountain

How to Get To Springer Mountain

Originally published 1/10/2017; last updated 1/27/2022 by Penina Satlow. "Where’s Springer Mountain? You mean the Southern Terminus of the AT? That’s easy… it’s in Georgia. In the woods. Actually

Jan 27, 2022 : Maggie Slepian
Stratton Area Hostel Set to Reopen

Stratton Area Hostel Set to Reopen

The Maine Roadhouse has been renovated and freshly painted with updated flooring and fixtures in an industrial chic/farmhouse style. The bunkhouse features 16 bunks each with 10” mattresses (linens included),...

Jun 22, 2021 : Katina (Arachne) Daanen
Peakbagging the New England 100 Highest’s Maine Six-Pack

Peakbagging the New England 100 Highest’s Maine Six-Pack

Six of the most isolated peaks on the New England Hundred Highest list are located around Rangeley, Eustis, and Carrabassett Valley, Maine. Five of the six are bushwhacks with vague...

Feb 1, 2019 : Aubri Drake