What passes through Lyme, New Hampshire and is the longest hiking-only trail in the world?
Appalachian Trail The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the A.T., is a marked hiking trail in the Eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. The trail is about 2,200 miles (3,500 km) long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are modified or rerouted. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy claims that the Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only trail in the world. More than 2 million people are said to do at least one day-hike on the trail each year.
Talcott Mountain State Park Talcott Mountain State Park is a 574 acre Connecticut state park located primarily in the town of Simsbury. The park is the home of the Heublein Tower, a 165 ft lookout tower atop Talcott Mountain. The park offers picnicking, scenic views, and hiking on the Metacomet Trail. The Tower Trail is 1.25 mi long; a walk to the tower takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes.