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A state high point, killer foliage, and a hike loaded with waterfalls
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Is the reward always equal to the effort? Uh...maybe, says this bloodied, bruised, and bandaged reader.
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Who knows the secret trails and must-do classics in every corner of the country? Our teams of regional experts, recruited from the ranks of readers like you. Here are their top hikes from coast to coast.
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22 falls in a one day. Need we say more?
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Bag New York's high point and two other big peaks.
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Hike to a crowd-free view of the ocean.
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Ogle fiery color in the Green Mountains.
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Explore the Appalachian Trail's wildest stretch.
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Scramble to the Catskills' highest peaks.
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Lost? Murdered? When the wilderness swallows people without a trace, who's to say what happened?
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Online or via your cellphone these trips are ready to be downloaded and explored.
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From dawn-to-dusk epics in Utah canyons to lazy-picnic blueberry strolls in Maine–plus hikes to peaks, redwoods, hot springs, beaches, and more–here are 100 ways to spend a perfect day on the trail.
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Hike this burly wonder to find out what inspired the Appalachian and Long Trail's founders.
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First, check out our tips for healthy hiking on steep terrain in the May 2009 issue then, put them to the test on one of our favorite high-angle trails from California to North Carolina.
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Sample the best section of the country's first thru-hike.
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Want a backcountry room with a view? Climb these lookouts from Vermont to Washington.
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Live life on the edge as your dayhike three vertiginous ridges in Arizona, Vermont, and Colorado.
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The Long Trail offers steep climbs and solitude-and a whiff of border intrigue.
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Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Vermont.
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If land has a personality, then Vermont's 270-mile Long Trail is one moody, unpredictable way to hike through New England.
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The challenge of Vermont's Long Trail will cure what ails you.
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Enjoy Vermont's autumn colors while you can -- they disappear all too quickly, and the Green Mountains recover their namesake hue in the spring.
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Burnt Rock Mountain provides great views along Vermont's Long Trail.