This New England mountain trek is among my favorites

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 13, 2024

South Moat Mountain near Conway, New Hampshire, is one of my favorite mountain hikes. The 2,749 foot peak is particularly beautiful during winter. I included it in my book, “Mountains for Mortals — New England,” a mountain guidebook that features what I consider to be the 30 finest and most scenic mountain hikes in New England. The views were phenomenal. To the east was picturesque Mount Cranmore, with Mount Kearsarge slightly north. Moat Ridge extended north over Middle and North Peaks pointing toward the towering Presidential Range that was unfortunately enveloped in clouds.