Sometimes an extended getaway can seem like such a commitment. What if you’re only in the mood for a quickie? Whether you’re down for some easy-access backcountry or you prefer a bed at the end of the trail, we’ve got you covered with these onenight outings—just enough to recharge your batteries with a dose of vitamin nature without a long-term engagement.
Backpacking Lite
Pine Lake
Essex Chain Lakes Complex
This 3.7-mile trek into Pine Lake is light on drama—more of a pleasant stroll through the woods than a hike—but the journey leads to a beautiful backcountry lake that you’ll probably have all to yourself. There’s one designated tent site at the shore, with a picnic table and open-air privy. (A site across
