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Insider's Guide to Peaks
Think you know all there is to know about these famous peaks? Get an insider's guide right here.
Spray Park, Northwest Rainier (Jon Cornforth)
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Mt. Greylock, MA
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.
Harney Peak, SD
Explore South Dakota's 7,242-foot high point in a weekend or a day.
Mt. Le Conte, TN
It's not the smallest peak in the Smokies, but spend a night on its summit (no tent required), and you'll agree it's the finest.
Windom Peak, CO
Take a historic train to the trailhead and climb this Colorado beauty, nestled deep in the Weminuche Wilderness.
Mt. Rainier, WA
From the best guiding service to ultimate summit routes, Washington's highest peak is still the greatest.
Katahdin, ME
This iconic summit shouldn't be rushed. Save the experience on this 33-mile trek.
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