Aspen, CO: Buckskin Pass to Snowmass Lake
There is fierce competition for the finest scenery on this challenging trek to Snowmass Lake: alpine lakes, rocky chasms, and 14,000-foot peaks.
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Appalachian Trail: Warwick Turnpike to NY 17AConnect New Jersey and New York on this rugged 8.6-mile route that traverses the glacier-cut spine of Bellvale Mountain. Rocky Mountain National Park: Pear LakeThis 12.6-mile out-and-back sweeps under a giant evergreen forest to a blossoming burn zone, then ends at an alpine lake perfect for stargazing. Salt Lake City, UT: Twin Peaks via White Pine CanyonThis 14.6-mile dayhike serves up two Wasatch summits, some off-trail scrambles above an emerald-colored lake, and top-notch views. |
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Beatty's Cabin Area, Santa Fe National ForestSubmitted by:Follow a tree covered trail to the top of a mesa, and decend to the Pecos River at Beatty's Flats. Stage 9: Val-D'Isere to BrianconSubmitted by:See why the Col du Galibier is one of the most feared climbs on the Tour de France. Mount ChocoruaSubmitted by:Shelters are available up on the trail that allow tent camping. The first half of the hike you have 3 sources of flowing water sources, once you pass the Chocorua River there are no more water sources available. |
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