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Gunnison, CO: Dillon PinnaclesCruise the high-mountain desert to a pinnacle overlook in the Curecanti National Recreation Area. This 3.8-miler offers an up-close look at the volcanic activity that shaped the natural wonders nearby. Appalachian Trail: Hoyt Road to CT 341This scenic 11.2-miler crisscrosses the New York-Connecticut border three times and rewards hikers with numerous views of the Housatonic Valley. Arches National Park: Tower Arch-Marching MenCruise a forest of rock pinnacles en route to Tower Arch on this remote 3.5-mile lollipop loop in the little-visited northwest section of Arches National Park. |
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Margaret LakeSubmitted by:Take this 5-mile jaunt out to Margaret Lake, nestled quietly beneath Margaret Mountain. |
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