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Backpacker Magazine – March 2011

America's Best-Kept Secrets

The only thing better than enjoying the life-list scenery in the country's premier national parks? Getting that same scenery, minus the crowds. Find it in these 10 backcountry hotspots, along with no-hassle permits, choice campsites aplenty, and solitude to match the world-class terrain.

by: Michael Lanza

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Nothing from the Northeast? I thought that the Cohos Trail would make this list.
Posted: Aug 18, 2011 Jim Aiken

Anybody know what lake that is in the picture?
Posted: Aug 18, 2011 dgross

headed to the Eagle Cap wilderness next week! Been going there for years! Gorgeous, unexpected snowfalls (late August, early September)

Lots of alpine lakes.

You cannot go wrong here!
Posted: Aug 18, 2011 dgross

I'm going to plan a trip to Linville Gorge right now. It's only a couple of hours away. I'm due for a good hiking trip.
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