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Appalachian Trail: Kent Pond to VT 12

Grab some rare solitude on this 19-mile section that runs steep ridges and old forest roads to the appropriately-named vista called The Lookout (2,439 ft.).

Appalachian Trail: VT 140 to Kent Pond

Go from muddy pastures to riverside views to rocky summits on this 26-mile segment.

Burlington, VT: Maple Ridge

This 4-mile loop on the southwestern slopes of Mount Mansfield offers dayhikers a healthy dose of elevation, fun rock scrambling, and Champlain Valley vistas.

Burlington: Camels Hump

This 6.1-mile hike in the Green Mountains leads to a plane-crash site, crosses a rare alpine zone, and ends up on the state’s third-highest peak.

Camel's Hump: Green Mountains, Vermont

Turned 2 trails from Backpacker into a weekend trip.

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Secret Hikes: Appalachian Trail

The last lonely stretch of the AT beckons from the mountains of western Maine.

Secret Hikes: Glacier National Park

Score wildlife sightings daily, choice views hourly--and at least one juicy burger--on this weeklong circuit.

Secret Hikes: Grand Canyon National Park

Surprise: This park's busy corridor trails offer a fast track to a private slice of heaven.

Secret Hikes: Grand Teton National Park

Rise above the crowds and earn solo views of elk, wildflowers, and summit sunsets.

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