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Chicago, IL: Kankakee Nature Trail

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Explore wooded bluffs and a dramatic limestone canyon on the way to a waterfall on this 4.8-mile riverside hike in Kankakee River State Park.

Pacific Crest Trail: OR Section 4

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OR 62 to OR 138: Crest the breathtaking caldera of Crater Lake on this 22.4-mile trip that ends in the flats of the Pumice Desert .

Seattle, WA: Boulder Lake

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Travel past fragrant wildflowers and stately old-growth forest en route to a stunning backcountry lake in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Appalachian Trail: VT 140 to Kent Pond

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

Rocky Mountain National Park: Ouzel Lake

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Amble along rushing creeks, waterfalls, and lichen-covered rock outcroppings on the way to a secluded alpine lake in Rocky Mountain National Park's Wild Basin.

Glacier National Park: Pitamakan Pass to Dawson Pass

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Hike over three mountain passes into glacier-carved basins with crystalline lakes and bird's-eye views on this 17.6-mile loop. Don't forget your camera.

Washington, DC: Museums, Monuments, Memorials, and More

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Sightsee DC's iconic landmarks from the saddle on this 6-mile loop around the National Mall, Constitution Gardens, and West Potomac Park.

Hanakoa Valley to Kalalau Beach

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Kalalau Beach Hike

Wine Country Tour, Day 5: Sonoma to Petaluma

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Tracing a semicircle route between Sonoma, Santa Rosa, and Petaluma, this 46-miler opts for lazy wine country roads over leg-bending climbs.

BACKPACKER -- Whorl Mountain and Matterhorn Peak Dayhike - Yosemite National Park

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An extreme dayhike to Whorl Mountain and Matterhorn Peak in the beautiful Yosemite National Park. Following the footsteps of Japhy and Smith of Jack Kerouac's Dharma Bums . 16 miles round trip and 6500 ft elevation gain.

The Peak: Mt. Greylock

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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

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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

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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

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

National Parks Hall of Fame

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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

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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.