Undermountain Trail, Bear Mountain, Salisbury, CT

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This popular hike intersects the Appalachian Trail after about 2 miles. At the top of 2,316-foot Bear Mountain (the highest peak in Connecticut) is an old stone viewing tower.

Level: Moderate | Distance from Boston: 151 miles
Salisbury, CT, 203-788-7665, website.

Photo courtesy of Dennis Cote on Flickr

Photo courtesy of Dennis Cote on Flickr

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