Ten family-friendly hikes in New England
Jeff Romano for The Boston Globe
Bradbury Mountain
The open ledges atop this 485-foot Maine mountain offer pleasant countryside views as well as a great vantage point for marveling at the spring migration of returning raptors. The centerpiece of an 800-acre state park, the mountain is surrounded by inviting forests and abundant spring wildflowers.
Hike: Dissected by a network of trails, hikers can choose the short, steep 0.3-mile Summit Trail or take one of the more gradual paths that reach the highpoint from the north. The longest and quietest choice is the 1.5-mile Boundary Trail, which visits numerous vernal pools along the way.
Trailhead: Begin at the park entrance on Route 9, 0.5-mile north of Pownal Center.
The open ledges atop this 485-foot Maine mountain offer pleasant countryside views as well as a great vantage point for marveling at the spring migration of returning raptors. The centerpiece of an 800-acre state park, the mountain is surrounded by inviting forests and abundant spring wildflowers.
Hike: Dissected by a network of trails, hikers can choose the short, steep 0.3-mile Summit Trail or take one of the more gradual paths that reach the highpoint from the north. The longest and quietest choice is the 1.5-mile Boundary Trail, which visits numerous vernal pools along the way.
Trailhead: Begin at the park entrance on Route 9, 0.5-mile north of Pownal Center.