Online Exclusive: Readers' Choice 2012: Regional Survey Results (Mountain West)
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We called for your help—and you answered! We wanted to know your favorite long trails, parks, and hikes in the Mountain West . Here’s how you responded.
Q: Of these most viewed weekend trips on our website, which would you most like to do next weekend? (Assume weather’s not an issue.)
A: These three trips topped the list:
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>> Aspen, CO: Four Pass Loop (Maroon Bells) backpacker.com/hikes/256394
>> Rocky Mountain National Park: Sandbeach Lake Loop backpacker.com/hikes/8204
>> Grand Canyon National Park: South Kaibab Trail to Bright Angel Trailbackpacker.com/hikes/56089
Q: Of these big, classic trips in the Mountain West, which is #1 on your list to do before you kick the bucket?
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>> Teton Crest Trail backpacker.com/hikes/406836
>> Crest of the Wind River Range backpacker.com/hikes/37344
>> Grand Canyon: Tanner to Grandview backpacker.com/hikes/329099
Q: What is your favorite long trail in the region?
A: 47% of you prefer the Continental Divide Trail.
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1. Continental Divide Trail (47%)
2. Colorado Trail (33%)
3. Arizona Trail (9%)
3. Great Western Trail (9%)
4. Grand Enchantment Trail (2%)
Q: What’s the best trailside pub in your region?
Q: What’s the top trail town in your area?
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