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Never Summer Wilderness: Baker Gulch to Bowen Gulch

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Moose, knee-high flowers, two alpine lakes, and infinite views are just a few reasons to hike this loop in the Never Summer Wilderness.

Colorado 14ers: Quandary Peak

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Follow this popular route up a long, gentle ridge to gain intimate views of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide.

Grand Junction, CO: The Ribbon

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A favorite of hikers and mountain bikers alike, this 7.2-mile out-and-back rolls through a creek wash and climbs an expansive slickrock ribbon overlooking the Grand Valley.

Death Valley National Park: Racetrack Valley Road to the Nevada Border

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Climb through gaping craters and narrow canyons before bagging 11 peaks in northern Death Valley's Last Chance Range on this 46-miler.

Long Trail (Section 09): Birch Glen to Buchanan Shelter

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One of the toughest stretches on the Long Trail, this 23-miler tackles an exposed, boulder-scrambling climb to Camels Hump while enjoying views of the Greens, Whites, and Adirondacks.

Allentown, PA: Hawk Mountain

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After hiking past boulder fields, this 4.7-mile loop climbs up the spine of Hawk Mountain and stops at overlooks perfect for scoping hawk migrations.

Yankee Springs Recreation Area, Hall Lake Trail

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Shark Reef

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Trail through woods opening up onto the ocean at Shark Reef

Washington, DC: Washington Waterfront Loop

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This 11.2-mile tour of D.C. sticks close to the Potomac River shoreline, connecting several national monuments, greenways, and parks.

Eagle: Hidden Treasure Yurt

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Itasca State Park 8/1/2006

Submitted by: BobWold
My Family and I traveled home to Minnesota this summer, and we hit up a few of the spots where we used to camp when I was young.� This trip was recorded at Itasca State Park.� This is where the Headwaters of the Mississippi are.� I had a great time on this trip.� If you go, you can be as extreme, or as chill as you want.� I did a little hiking, a little biking, and had a lot of fun.

Mt Diablo Summit via Mitchell Canyon Loop

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Mt Diablo Summit Route

Quick Escapes: 10 Trails Near Major Cities

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The perfect metro-area trail: close, wild, uncrowded. Here are 10 major city options.

Vanishing Act: Explore Yellowstone's Northern Fringe

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Disappear into Yellowstone's secret northern fringe, where you'll find a rejuvenated landscape and total solitude (except for the bison and grizzlies).

The Peak: Mt. Le Conte, TN

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It's not the smallest peak in the Smokies, but spend a night on its summit (no tent required), and you'll agree it's the finest.

Natural Wonders: Freaky Bats, Dry Falls, Winter Witch Hazel

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Washington, Arkansas, and Georgia are host to these three life-list phenomena treks.

The Wild Edge: Exploring Portland's Forest Park

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When urban trails blend with raw wilderness, the sum is much greater than the parts.

Top 3 Battlefield Hikes

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Close your eyes and hear the bullets fly: These three routes pass through parks drenched in United States military history.

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Adventure Weekends: Luxury Hiking and Camping

We've got a selection of cozy shelters and trail-side restaurants from Washington to Maine. Check out these hikes in the Rockies, the Northeast, and the Northwest.

Hiking The Annapurna Circuit: Q&A With Shannon Davis

Associate editor Shannon Davis tells us more about the highs and lows of his honeymoon trek (featured in March 2009's "The Perfect Circle") on the sky-scraping Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.

American Classic: Hiking the Appalachian Trail

In this ultimate guide to the country's favorite footpath, you'll find our picks for the best hiking and camping, and a complete plan for thru-hikers. Plus, meet a man who has made it his job to help AT hikers.