Smugglers' Notch Visitor Center — Attraction in Cambridge

If you enjoy hiking and climbing, than this is the place for you. Our adventure began with the drive through. It is a winding road with sharp turns, use caution and go slow. There are a lot of boulders to climb. It was a cloudy day. We climbed the biggest boulder we could find next to the road. We were surrounded by clouds, it was surreal. Next to the information center are porta potties. Behind the information center about 100 feet away are caves formed by boulders, but we did not find any loot. Behind the information center is also the starting point to the blue trail. This trail is narrow and steep. Our hike up and down was slow and cautious. After a while the trail veers off to the left, Almost at the top but not there yet, is a clearing with big boulders. We did not proceed beyond this point. Instead we sat on the boulders enjoying the view, mesmerized by the clouds...

The variety of hikes around here is good for people of all ages. There are caves to explore, rocks to climb, and trails to hike.

Signs give interesting details about rock formations and the history of the area. Trails are well marked, and activities for kids are available as well.

Parking can be difficult to find at times; we had to circle back a second time to find parking on the side...

What visitor center? Oh that hut with the park ranger hanging out and a bunch of bathrooms next door! She was informative and let us know what the hike to the "pond" entailed. And if you take that trail be prepared for a workout in rugged terrain which gets slick when wet, but the view at the top is rewarding. Many other trails in the...