Houston: Four C Trail
Cross rolling hills and recovering woodlands on this 13.4-mile, one-way backpacking trip through a sweet slice of East Texas wilderness.

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Appalachian Trail: Stony Man Overlook to Thornton GapTreat yourself to far-reaching panoramas from Marys Rock‰ÛÓarguably some of the best views in Shenandoah National Park‰ÛÓbefore a steady descent to Thornton Gap on this 6.9 miler.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Klondike TrailFollow this newly revealed 1-mile prospectors' route to a bonanza of slickrock panoramas. Camp near the rim to catch sunset over Navajo Mountain.
Appalachian Trail: Carvers Gap to US 19ECross over several grassy balds and look for wild ponies on this 13.5-mile leg with three AT shelters. |
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Tucson, AZ: Gates PassSubmitted by:Feel the burn on this 35 mile loop that tours Tucson Mountain Park toward a killer climb up Gates Pass that definitely heats things up—a 2 miler that hits 13 percent.
Mt Charleston - Mary Jane FallsSubmitted by:Hike around Mount Charleston, passing limestone cliffs and masssive pines on the way to Mary jane Falls on this moderate 2-miler.
Mesa De AnguilaSubmitted by:This is a great hike with some awesome views of the Chihuahuan desert and the Rio Grande. It's |
From the Field — East — March 2013Our trail scouts' top local hikes, including fire tower views in New Jersey, a New York waterfall, and more. Trail Mix — Central — March 2013Your region's go-now guide: Explore ice caves on Wisconsin's Apostle Islands, overnight in peace in northern Missouri, and more. Rip & Go: Florida Trail, Big Cypress National Preserve, FLTraverse a primeval landscape of cypress swamp, hardwood hammocks, and pinelands. |
From the Field — East — March 2013Our trail scouts' top local hikes, including fire tower views in New Jersey, a New York waterfall, and more. Rip & Go: Jordan Hot Springs, Gila Wilderness, NMExplore a slot canyon and soak in a warm backcountry pool in the country's first designated wilderness. Trail Mix - West - March 2013Your region's go-now spring guide: Scramble to Salado Indian cliff dwellings in Arizona, spot bighorn sheep in Wyoming, and more. |
Glacier National Park by Chuck HaneyDramatic 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 BasinSee the highlights of a classic, six-day trek in Grand Teton National Park. |
Grand Canyon Challenge: Rim-to-Rim-to-RimDon'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. 3On 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. 2On 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. 1On 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 MonchBACKPACKER editors cap their Swiss gear-testing trip with a climb of the 13,474-foot Monch. |


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