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Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section 16

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HIKERTOWN to TEHACHAPI/WILLOW SPRINGS ROAD: This one isn't for tender-footed hikers. Best saved for springtime, it's a hot run for 37 miles across the Mojave Desert peppered with iconic Joshua trees.

St. Paul, MN: Swede Hollow-Bruce Vento Nature Tour

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Hike or bike this 2.9-mile sampler of St. Paul's Bruce Vento Regional Trail. Easy access paths are perfect for families and for sampling the city's recent restoration efforts.

Appalachian Trail: US 302 to Pinkham Notch Visitor Center

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The lofty goal on this 23.5-miler--more than half of which runs above treeline--is Mount Washington, the most notorious and highest peak in New Hampshire. On bluebird days, views stretch for 100-plus miles. Tip: Check the forecast before you go; weather blows in fast.

McKenzie River National Recreation Trail: Belknap Springs to NFD 2650 Road

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This easy-going, 3-mile section hike along the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail passes cascading creeks, moss-draped forest, and lovely views of the McKenzie River.

Yellowstone National Park: Old Faithful via Upper Geyser Basin

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This easy 5.8-miler tours a veritable geyser Hall of Fame in Yellowstone National Park before culminating with views of the legendary Old Faithful.

Portland: Triangulation Peak

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Catch an awe-inspiring view or Mt. Jefferson, among other classic Cascades peaks, from the summit of a glacier-carved mountain on this 5-mile out-and-back.

Mt. Monadnock

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Birchtoft trail from Gilson Pond to summit of Mt. Monadnock

LBL Top of North South Trail Trip

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An 11.4 Mile Hike on the North/South Trail south from the North Welcome Center

Oregon Coast Trail, leg 4

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Fourth leg of the Oregon Coast Trail; Arch Cape to Oswald West.

Blue Hole Creek

Submitted by: wpatrails
This is a very cool hike (about 8 miles) that a friend and I did on the 4th of July this year.

Omaha - Bellevue kayak trip

Submitted by: yujay
Started out as an idea to kayak from Omaha to Kansas City with a few friends for 5-6 days. Ended up as a one day kayak/overnight camping trip due to conflicting schedules. Fun, none-the-less.

Wallace Falls & Lake Loop

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The Peak: Mt. Greylock

BACKPACKER Review
Take the 5.5 mile trek up Bellows Pipe Trail to the summit, while your there enjoy a local cocktail a cup of chowder at Bascom Lodge.

Natural Wonders: Blowholes, Salmon Runs, & Wine Country

BACKPACKER Review
Hawaii's Nakalele blowhole rivals Old Faithful. Plus: Trek to Oregon's salmon run and California's wine country.

Rip & Go: Iron Mountain Loop - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

BACKPACKER Review
Lose the leaf-peeping crowds on this quiet ramble above Virginia's loftiest canopies of color.

Rip & Go: Badwater Basin to Gold Valley - Death Valley National Park, CA

BACKPACKER Review
Don't waste winter: Tackle this cross-country canyon trek in the Lower 48's largest national park.

National Parks Hall of Fame

BACKPACKER Review
The all-time best. That's what every hiker wants on a national park trek, and that's what you'll get if you tackle one of these 25 trips.

National Parks Hall of Fame: Best Dayhike

BACKPACKER Review
Beat the crowds by tackling this classic dayhike by moonlight.

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Adventure Weekends: Luxury Hiking and Camping

We've got a selection of cozy shelters and trail-side restaurants from Washington to Maine. Check out these hikes in the Rockies, the Northeast, and the Northwest.

Hiking The Annapurna Circuit: Q&A With Shannon Davis

Associate editor Shannon Davis tells us more about the highs and lows of his honeymoon trek (featured in March 2009's "The Perfect Circle") on the sky-scraping Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.

American Classic: Hiking the Appalachian Trail

In this ultimate guide to the country's favorite footpath, you'll find our picks for the best hiking and camping, and a complete plan for thru-hikers. Plus, meet a man who has made it his job to help AT hikers.