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Boulder, CO: Rainbow Lakes to Arapahoe Glacier

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Tour Rainbow Lakes' subalpine waters before climbing through pine forests, past hidden lakes, and over 13ers en route to the Continental Divide.

Seattle, WA: East Tiger Mountain

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Tag the highest peak in Washington's pristine Tiger Mountain Forest on this crowd-free trail just 30 miles east of Seattle.

Seward, AK: Resurrection Bay Paddle

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Paddle past glacier-covered peaks and lush mountainsides on this 6.5-mile out-and-back that visits a small beach in Resurrection Bay.

Seattle, WA: Pratt Lake Saddle

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Less than an hour's drive from Seattle, this 8.2-mile out-and-back visits a scenic overlook with five-star views of Mount Rainier and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Yellowstone National Park: Old Faithful via Upper Geyser Basin

Submitted by: Backpacker Magazine
This easy 5.8-miler tours a veritable geyser Hall of Fame in Yellowstone National Park before culminating with views of the legendary Old Faithful.

Chicago, IL: Shabbona Lake

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Take a break from baiting hooks and hit the trail for this 4.8-mile loop around Shabbona Lake. You're guaranteed to catch lake views, dense woodland silence, and wetland vistas.

Mount Pinos, Sawmill, Grouse and Cerro Noroeste - North of Los Angeles

Submitted by: Travis
A beautiful winter hike of 2 county (Ventura and Kern)�highpoints, Mount Pinos and Sawmill Mountain. Plus Grouse Mountain and Cerro Noroeste. These peaks are about 70 miles north of Los Angeles near Fraizer Park off the I5 Interstate. Please e-mail if you have any comments or Questions: trav_and_jenn@hotmail.com Check out my website to see some of the many other hikes I have done: www.gpsmountaineering.com/

Bozeman, MT: Tour of Bozeman

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Circle the cyclist-friendly streets of Bozeman on this easy-going tour that visits quiet neighborhoods, Montana State University, and Main Street.

Sycamore Loop

Submitted by: Carrots
Despite threatning thunderstorms and tornado warnings our backpacking newbe guest was determined to get her first trip in... rain or shine.

Phoenix: South Mountain

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Want off the grid? This 6.8-miler runs by secluded hoodoos to far-reaching vistas across the Valley of the Sun.

Rocky Mountain National Park: Green Mountain Trail to Big Meadows

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Want an easy hike and a shot at seeing a monster moose? Then earmark this 3.4-mile out-and-back on the westside of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Poverty Creek Trail (w/ side trip to Pandapas Pond)

Submitted by: RoanokeOutside
The Poverty Creek Trail system (AKA Pandapas Pond) is a network of multi-use trails perfect for hiking, running, horseback riding, and mountain biking.

Trail Days Tragedy

BACKPACKER Review
Dozens were injured when a car plowed into a hiker parade at Virginia's trail festival over the weekend. Backpacker Get Out More Tour ambassadors witnessed the accident.

Blood, Sweat, & Beers

BACKPACKER Review
Join editor-in-chief Dennis Lewon for a hike--and cancer-fighting concert--in the Rockies.

Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Portraits

BACKPACKER Review
These men and women were photographed as they thru-hiked the 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail, from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin, Maine. They each walked more than 2,000 miles—enduring the Smokies, the Shenandoahs, and the White Mountains—to get to the point where they posed for their portraits. Only the vast and lonely wilderness of Maine's north woods stood between them and their goal: Mt. Katahdin, a behemoth of a mountain that stands like a beacon to every thru-hiker. For some the journey couldn't end soon enough; others enjoyed every step along the way.

Rip & Go: Florida Trail, Big Cypress National Preserve, FL

BACKPACKER Review
Traverse a primeval landscape of cypress swamp, hardwood hammocks, and pinelands.

From the Field — East — March 2013

BACKPACKER Review
Our trail scouts' top local hikes, including fire tower views in New Jersey, a New York waterfall, and more.

From the Field — Central — March 2013

BACKPACKER Review
Follow the footsteps of Wild West outlaws in Oklahoma, marvel at Gooseberry Fall's frozen cascades, search out arrowheads at Hot Springs National Park, and more.

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Glacier National Park by Chuck Haney

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Dramatic skies, blue lakes, mountain goats and more: Chuck Haney shares some of his most exciting photos from Glacier National Park.

Grand Teton NP: Death Canyon Shelf and Alaska Basin

BACKPACKER Slideshow
See the highlights of a classic, six-day trek in Grand Teton National Park.

Reader Photos: Reflections

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Reader Photos: Wildlife-2

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If it bleats, chirps, or roars, our readers have captured it.

Reader Photos: Wildlife

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If it bleats, chirps, or roars, our readers have captured it.

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Reader Photos: Waterfalls

BACKPACKER Slideshow
The prettiest cascades in the country

Ghost Bears

BACKPACKER Video
Tracking Grizzies in the North Cascades

Grand Canyon Challenge: Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim

BACKPACKER Video
Don't try this at home: See BACKPACKER's editor-in-chief's gonzo 21-hour hike with a friend into the Grand Canyon, rim-to-rim-to-rim.

Lost: A Survival Video Diary, Pt. 3

BACKPACKER Video
On his third day lost in Idaho's Frank Church--River of No Return Wilderness, BACKPACKER contributor Jim Thornton finally finds a potential way home. But fear, exhaustion, and an incoming winter snowstorm threaten to derail his progress.

Lost: A Survival Video Diary, Pt. 2

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On his second day lost in Idaho's Frank Church--River of No Return Wilderness, BACKPACKER contributor Jim Thornton battles cold temperatures, conflicting routes, and the onset of genuine fear.

Lost: A Survival Video Diary, Pt. 1

BACKPACKER Video
On his first day lost in Idaho's Frank Church--River of No Return Wilderness, BACKPACKER contributor Jim Thornton confronts dwindling water supplies and the daunting task of getting un-lost.

Editors' Choice 2010: Climbing the Monch

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BACKPACKER editors cap their Swiss gear-testing trip with a climb of the 13,474-foot Monch.

Grand Canyon Adventure Guide (2012 National Parks Series: Part 6 of 6)

Find world-class scenery and challenges (no passport required) with our scouts' top day, weekend, and weeklong routes in the Big Ditch. Whether you're a canyon-country pro or a first-timer, we guarantee you'll find terrain that tests your boundaries.

Life's Short, Hike More!

What makes a backpacker a backpacker? It's not the garage full of gear or piles of guidebooks--it's the experiences, from thru-hiking a long trail to pushing your personal envelope to inspiring a child's love of wilderness. Here we present BACKPACKER's new Life List: 10 experiences to add to your tick-listnow--and the key skills you need to nail them.

Secret Hikes: Appalachian Trail

The last lonely stretch of the AT beckons from the mountains of western Maine.

Secret Hikes: Glacier National Park

Score wildlife sightings daily, choice views hourly--and at least one juicy burger--on this weeklong circuit.

Secret Hikes: Hiking Grand Canyon National Park

Surprise: This park's busy corridor trails offer a fast track to a private slice of heaven.

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