Shannon Davis

The best hikes near Dallas, TX.

The best hikes in the Midwest, as recommended by the region's best hiking clubs.

Circumnavigate a 425-foot-tall pink granite monolith on this 4.9-miler, which crosses a sandy creek and cruises classic Texas Hill Country west of Austin. Spur trails to Moss Lake (backcountry campsites available) and the summit are short and worthwhile.

Pack a camera for this lollipop loop to one of the best mountain views in the park: a sit-awhile panorama, atop a 5,565-foot knob with thousand foot drop-offs on three sides, that stretches from Mt. LeConte to the jagged peaks of the Sawteeth Range.

It's skis! It's a snowboard! It's a splitboard!

Free Print & Go PDFs give you turn-by-turn trail instructions and photos embedded on a usable topo map. Also: Gear checklists, driving directions, and geo-references for finding the nearest campground, restaurant, gas station, and grocery store.

Turn-by-turn beta for highlights on its best 10 miles.

This challenging climb on Mt. Rainier gains almost 2,000 feet per mile.

Trek to an off-the-grid bunkhouse.

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Calling all equipment designers: Everest summiteer and Rainier veteran Peter Whittaker has some advice.

In an attempt to hike the continent's wild divide, one ultrahiker does something he's never done–quit.

No more plastic bags or map cases, these waterproof, and tear-resistant topos will last a lifetime.

Don't let the these light weight stuffsakcs fool you, they keep your gear dry in the wettest conditions.

Trek 18.2 miles from the South's best view to its most famous mountain.

Stroll through wildflower-filled meadows to a frozen slice of the Cascade Range.

Explore South Dakota's 7,242-foot high point in a weekend or a day.

It takes a certain kind of trail to earn such a lofty title. But our top 10 deliver unrivaled scenery, challenge, local culture, and most of all–fun.

Nepal's Annapurna Circuit doesn’t offer lavish huts, extreme solitude, or sumptuous cuisine. So why is it still number one? Let us count the reasons.

Climb the Lower 48's highest peak on a route with all of the thrills but none of the crowds.

After nearly two centuries of ecological havoc wreaked by invasive species, the gem of Channel Islands National Park is becoming a paradise again. ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Watch a video and see two photo galleries from the island.

Add Adirondack State Park's Mt. Marcy to your life list.

4 techniques to soothe trail-weary muscles

Don't forget your sound judgment when summitting this high point.

You could do it in a day, but don't rush this one.

Your car does all the climbing here.

Come enjoy this high peak's playground

An easy high point with an unpredictable personality

Get to the top and you'll hear a joyous echo

Bighorn sheep and golden eagles await you at this high point.

The longest and wildest approach in the bunch

Head through the Pearly Gates for a heavenly sunrise

The mosquitoes make it challenging, but the towering sedimentary rock makes it worth it.

Expect unexpected challenges to reach the summit

The toughest high point in the lower 48

A downright goofy dome marks this highpoint.

Go from the path of racecars to the path of a high point.

Look closely for the path to this high point.

A high point that provides an alluring combination of scenery, storms, and access.

Come visit this Cherokee named place of fresh green.

A humble high point in a low-lying state

The mile-long walk invites contemplation like few other high point approaches.

It's all about the journey.

Hit the high point and move on to the other attractions this park offers.

America's bloodiest high point

This peak lives up to its reputation.

Welcome to this delightfully weird world of extremes.