Both days include challenging day hikes.
Tibrogargan is a challenging hike with rock scrambles approaching climbs.
Within a 20-minute drive of the town are state parks and reserves with challenging or restful walks for an hour's or a day's hike.
Scenic vistas reward the visitor who undertakes this sometimes challenging hike.
Several of these trails intersect, allowing hikers to combine routes for more challenging hikes.
There are also less challenging hikes that are equally scenic, yet better suited for families with young children.
The Emmental trails are never strenuous: they're rambles rather than challenging hikes.
The Pulpit Rock Trail offers a short but somewhat challenging hike that ends in a beautiful view of the city.
Mount Monadnock is regarded as a challenging hike for novice hikers during favorable weather conditions.
Weaker hikers should avoid the Loop Trail, as it can be a very challenging hike.