Best Hikes in the US
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Enchanted Valley Chalet Backpacking Guide
The Enchanted Valley Chalet in Olympic National Park is one of the most iconic and scenic overnight backpacking trips in...
Black Elk Peak Hike
Black Elk Peak is not only South Dakota's high point, but it's also one of the most beautiful hikes in...
Hike Wheeler Peak NV
The hike to Wheeler Peak (NV) is tough, but it has its payoffs. On a clear day, you can see...
Mt Mitchell Hike
While you can drive to the highest peak east of the Mississippi, the Mt. Mitchell hike, with about 3,700 feet...
Hike Devil's Bridge Sedona
Ranked as one of the best hikes in the USA, Devil's Bridge in Sedona is a must-do. The trail can...
The Wave, Arizona - An Easy Guide
Hiking to The Wave in Arizona can be overwhelming. There are permits, a remote location, and off-trail hiking. I'll show...
Horseshoe Bend Hike (Arizona)
Horseshoe Bend, just 9 miles upstream from the Grand Canyon, has become one of the most iconic spots in the...
Hike Mount LeConte via Alum Cave
The hike to Mount LeConte from the Alum Cave Trail is considered the marquis trail in Great Smoky Mountains National...
Hike the Narrows (Zion) to Wall Street
The Narrows hike is world-famous for a good reason. The dramatic scenery of thousand-foot sandstone cliffs, sometimes only twenty feet...
Peter Skene Ogden Trail Guide
The Peter Skene Ogden Trail is a hidden gem. Although it is not widely known among the hiking community, it...
How to Hike the Lost Coast Trail
Worthy of any hiking bucket list, the Lost Coast Trail offers a challenging adventure along California's longest stretch of undeveloped...
Eagle Creek Trail Guide
You can't go wrong with a hike on the Eagle Creek Trail, considered the signature trail of the Columbia River...
Timberline Trail Guide (Mt Hood)
The 41.5 mile Timberline Trail, which circles Oregon's highest point, Mt Hood, dropping in and out of glacier-carved canyons, is...
Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier Hike Guide
The Hoh River Trail in Olympic National Park is a bucket-list worthy hike. You'll start the adventure by hiking along...
Rim to Rim Grand Canyon Hike Guide
The rim-to-rim hike in the Grand Canyon is iconic, spectacular, and challenging. Over my years of hiking the rim-to-rim, I've...
Amboy Crater Hike
The Amboy Crater hike takes you across the Mojave Desert, onto an ancient lave field, and then up the 250...
Trans Catalina Trail (TCT) Hike Guide
The Trans Catalina Trail, a mini, 38.5-mile thru-hike across the rugged island of Catalina, is a very doable adventure for...
Ladder Canyon Trail & Painted Canyon Loop Hike
Considered one of the best desert hikes in Southern California, the Ladder Canyon Trail, with a loop through Painted Canyon,...
Clouds Rest Hike Guide
The Clouds Rest hike in Yosemite is a favorite of the park rangers; you get incredible panoramic views from over...
Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls
Considered the classic Yosemite hike, the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls lives up to its hype. The...
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Hike Guide
Nestled in the southern, less-visited part of Yosemite National Park, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias hike takes you on...
Cottonwood Lakes Trail
The Cottonwood Lakes Trail is a great hike and backpacking trip for beginners, and a favorite for experienced hikers. Starting...
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Hike
This Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest hike takes you through awe-inspiring groves of the oldest trees in the world, the Ancient Bristlecone...
Mt Whitney Hike
The Mt Whitney hike is one of the classic bucket list adventures in the U.S. At 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney...