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Most of the country is buried in Arctic snow and chill; not exactly great hiking weather, but the perfect time to kickstart the summer-hike dream factory. We’re here to help: With BACKPACKER’s Print & Go trip planners, you’ll get all the beta you need for incredible weekend hikes in every part of the country.
Here’s what’s on tap this month:
WEST Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF: Greenwater, Lost, Echo Lakes Loop
MOUNTAIN WEST Denver, CO: Lost Creek Loop
MIDWEST Ouachita NF, AR: Buckeye-Caney Creek Loop
SOUTHEAST Asheville, NC: Nantahala Headwaters Loop
NORTHEAST White Mountain NF: Carter Dome to Wildcat
Just click here access 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.
Why wait? Get printing—and get going!
—BACKPACKER Editors