Appalachian Trail: NY 17 to Palisades Parkway
Navigate the infamous lemon squeezer, a pinched corridor tucked between mammoth-sized boulders, on this 11-mile route peppered young hardwoods and old iron mines in Harriman State Park.

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Yosemite National Park: Dewey Point SnowshoeThis 7.6-mile snowshoe to Dewey Point tops out at one of Yosemite Valley's most spectacular views—a panorama stretching from El Capitan to Half Dome. Asheville: Panthertown Valley LoopOn this 5.6-miler, see the rare granite domes and lively waterfalls that earned this Nantahala National Forest valley the nickname "Yosemite of the East." Appalachian Trail: PA 94 to Bucher Hill RoadClimb. Descend. Repeat. This 8.3-mile leg connects 4 unnamed highpoints along Rocky Ridge. No surprise: Lots of giant rocks on the trail too. |
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Savage GulfSubmitted by:Gorgeous views; difficult climb to campsite; nice, airy campsite on ridge overlooking gulf Lost Maples State ParkSubmitted by:A great 5 mile loop with an awesome swimming hole near the end! Phoenix: Papago Park West Buttes Accessible TrailSubmitted by:Hike 1.4 miles past oddly-shaped sandstone buttes on a wheelchair-accessible trail in Papago Park. |
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Insider's Guide: The Grand CanyonFrom dayhikes to weekends to weeklong hikes our Grand Canyon expert will have you ready to hit this natural wonder in no time. PLUS: Get dialed with essential skills. America's Best Day Hikes: SouthTake is stunning rivers and waterfalls, killer views, and amazing wildlife in Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Texas with these hikes. Rip & Go: Jacks River Trail - Cohutta Wilderness, GADisappear into the largest–and probably the wettest–wilderness east of the Mississippi. |

