More is Better: A Love Letter to Long Distance Hiking
For long-haul hikers, time has a way of putting things into perspective.
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6 Tips to Hike Monster Miles
See more on a fast-and-fun blitz through the mountains with advice on how to prepare your legs, care for your feet, and refuel along the way.
Heaven Sent
For almost two decades, Donna Saufley opened her home to PCT thru-hikers at the legendary "Hiker Heaven." But was this trail angel a victim of her own success?
Washington, D.C.: Mt. Rogers
By Matt Mills
Q&A with Lazy Hiker Brewmaster Noah McIntee
BACKPACKER got the scoop from the brewmaster of new Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. in Franklin, NC.
Redford and Nolte Take 'A Walk In the Woods'
The adaptation of Bill Bryson's beloved AT memoir gets its first trailer.
Sweet Layers: Stay Warm, Stay Cool, Stay Outside
Behold, the year's best new base layers.
AT in a Day: FAQ
Answers to your AT in a Day FAQs
Amateur Hour: First Night of the Season
The early season wilds might be cold, but getting out there is always worth it.
11 Incredible Outdoor Moms
Moms can do anything. These amazing adventurers prove it.
Walking Off The War
The Warrior Hike helps vets transition back to civilian life via thru-hiking.
Bergans of Norway Torfinnstind
This softshell is good for hiking, biking, running, and climbing, and even works as a midlayer.
Sierra Designs Tensegrity 2 FL
This two-person tent’s innovative shape provides outstanding headroom and unobstructed views.
Bun In the Oven: Pregnant Hiking
Have a bun in the oven and love hiking? Here are some tips to continue hiking throughout pregnancy.
8 Challenges Worth Training For
From an Antarctic marathon to the roof of Africa, here are 8 challenging hikes we can all aspire to.
Join BACKPACKER magazine on a Trip to New Zealand
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Hike Like a Pro
How do you get good at hiking? Hike a lot. And we haven't met anyone who's logged more miles than Cam Honan.
Millinocket, ME: Debsconeag Loop
Cross the northeast’s wildest moose country beneath fall’s fiery canopy.
New Wilderness Board Game Appeals to Backpackers
Perfect for rainy days in the tent.
Weekends: Mt. Pleasant, Virginia
Tour the best of the Appalachians on this easy two-nighter.
A Ghost Among Us
One woman's journey to the brink of what's possible on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Hike Forever
After four decades of backpacking and climbing in Wyoming’s Wind River Range, 75-year-old Joe Kelsey is living proof that, while time may stop for no one, it might just slow down for hikers.
The 12 Best Fall Leaf Hikes to See Color This Autumn
Grab your camera and hike to leaf-lover paradise this autumn.
The Best Ghost Town Hikes in the U.S.
These eerily beautiful ghost towns—complete with abandoned mines and train depots—add historical interest to nearby hikes.
25 Heat-Busting Hikes
Cool off this summer with these shade-filled trails and swimming holes.
Search Resumes for Missing AT Thru-Hiker
Geraldine Largay, a.k.a. "Inchworm" was last seen on July 22, 2013.
Never a Dull Moment
The past couple of weeks have taken us on route that could best be described as a toddlers scribbles on a map.
Exploring New Terrain
This past week took us to states that we’d never explored before – Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Solo-Hiking Alaska's Brooks Range
An interview with thru-hiking phenom Kristin Gates
May 2013 Table of Contents
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Lost & Found
John Donovan disappeared in a high-elevation blizzard, leaving rescuers and friends stumped. But his backpack contained a miracle clue.
Editors' Choice 2013: The Best Backpacking Gear of the Year
From a bomber ultralight tent to the best GPS watch we've seen, here are the 15 products that passed the ultimate field test.
50 Views, 50 States – The Best Views in the United States
We asked guidebook writers, backpacker field scouts, landscape photographers, and other local experts nationwide to rule on the sweetest backcountry vista in their corner of the union.
Thru-Hiking Los Angeles: 200 Miles, 312 Stairways, 3,000 Intersections
Check out Dan Koeppel's author page.
Shenandoah National Park: Little Hogback to Overall Run Falls
Take this 8.8-mile out-and-back dayhike or overnight to escape high-season crowds; it stitches together a lesser-known route leading to a photo-worthy waterfall.
Philadelphia: Pinnacle and Pulpit Rocks
This sometimes-steep 6.8-mile loop climbs hillsides carpeted with mountain laurel and hardwoods to two sweeping vistas overlooking the Lehigh and Cumberland Valleys.
Charlottesville: Three Ridges Loop
Enjoy a quiet weekend on this 12.3-mile loop to creekside campsites, a sea of mountains, and an excellent waterfall in the 4,608-acre Three Ridges Wilderness.
Baltimore: Cascade Falls
Hike, bike, or snowshoe this 3.1-mile loop to pioneer ruins and a relaxing waterfall in Patapsco State Park, a short drive from downtown.
Washington, DC: Sky Meadows State Park
Centuries-old settler ruins and fabulous forest overlooks make this quiet 4.7-mile loop one of the best dayhikes within an hour's drive of downtown D.C.
New York City: Kittatinny Mountain
Enjoy views north and south along Kittatiny Mountain on this vigorous 10-mile loop.
New York City: Wawayanda State Park Loop
Hike, ski, or bike a hidden pocket of sylvan wilderness just an hour from Manhattan.
Shenandoah National Park: Mathews Arm Loop
This rugged, 16.8-mile, 2-day backpacking trip reveals classic Appalachian wonders: idyllic waterfall-laden hollows, reborn woodlands, and scenic backcountry campsites.
New York City, NY: Long Path Loop
Enjoy soaring views from open ridges on this easy-access overnight.
Roanoke: Mount Rogers
Catch great views on your way up Virginia’s highest mountain on this 7.2-mile out-and-back through the open balds and ridges of the Appalachians.
Atlanta: AT-Benton MacKaye Loop
Sample two long paths on a 5.8-mile figure-8 loop through hemlock groves and along churning creeks to an AT shelter in Chattahoochee National Forest.
New York City: Shenandoah Mountain
On this 13.2-mile out-and-back, you'll get a StairMaster-type workout as you explore the ridges, ravines and overlooks of Fahnestock State Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Charlies Bunion Loop
Get away for a night or three on this 12.8-mile lasso loop that delivers you to the high reaches of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Albany, NY: Mount Greylock
Lazy folks drive to the top. Be a champ and hike the 7.8 miles from farm fields and hardwood forests to the highest summit in Massachusetts.
New York City: Hurd Corners to Wiley Shelter via the AT
Hop off the train and onto a quiet, well-marked trail. Hike as far as 12.2 miles; see deer and turkey, and, if you choose, camp in a classic AT shelter.
Roanoke: Pine Mountain Loop
Scattered along this 11.3-mile dayhike (or overnighter) is a bumper crop of mountain views, considered some of the best in southern Virginia.
Shenandoah National Park: Thornton Gap to the Pinnacles
Go 5 or 10 miles on this dayhike, which features skyline views of migrating hawks, the Shenandoah River Valley, and nearby towns.
Brownville Junction, ME: Whitecap Range
Bag four summits on a weekend Northwoods traverse.
Lexington, VA: Roaring Run/Hoop Hole Loop
Reach waterfall nirvana in the Jefferson National Forest.
Shenandoah National Park: Knob Mountain Loop
Sample both high ridges and stream-filled valleys on this challenging 12.1-mile dayhike in Shenandoah National Park.
Roanoke, VA: Rock Castle Gorge Loop
Explore the summits and history of a rare trail network along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Washington, DC: G.R. Thompson Loop
Pick a sport: fish, bird watch, or hike. Next: tour parts or all of this 5.8-mile loop for a quick getaway from the noisy Capitol City.
Shenandoah National Park: Overall Run
Follow this cascading stream to scenic Shenandoah vistas along this 12.1-mile loop.
Phoenix, AZ: Peralta – Cave Loop
Stunning views of Weavers Needle and a fun, route-finding slickrock descent make this 4.6-mile Superstition Wilderness loop a Phoenix-area favorite.
Allentown, PA: Hawk Mountain
After hiking past boulder fields, this 4.7-mile loop climbs up the spine of Hawk Mountain and stops at overlooks perfect for scoping hawk migrations.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Mount Le Conte
Bag one of the Smokies' most thrilling peaks on this 12.6-mile shuttle hike that takes in ridgetop views before tackling a rocky, high exposure descent.
Roanoke, VA: McAfee Knob
The reward on this famous, 7.5-mile hike is a sweeping ridgeline view of the Catawba Valley framed by a striking rock ledge.
Roanoke, VA: Dragon's Tooth
This rocky climb up Cove Mountain ends with a heart-pounding scramble to the top of the Dragon's Tooth, a 35-foot quartzite and sandstone tower.
White Mountain National Forest: Kinsman Mountain
Tackle two 4,000-foot White Mountain peaks (and 4,000 feet of climbing) on this 10.1-mile out-and-back to a tree-covered ridgeline with panoramic views.
White Mountain National Forest: Carter Range and Wildcat Range
A two-day peak-bagging trek in the White Mountains, this 15.4-mile shuttle traces the spines of the Carter and Wildcat Ranges, cresting five 4,000-foot peaks.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Alum Cave to Greenbrier Cove
Trek into the past on this 6-day route linking a rock arch, 5,000-foot balds, old settler homesites, and 100-year-old cemeteries.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Tricorner Loop
A peakbagger's dream, this 31-mile Smokies backpack loops across forested ridgelines, offering the opportunity to tag eight 6,000-foot summits along the way.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, NJ: Mount Tammany
Trek up 1,500-foot Mount Tammany for far-reaching views of the Kittatinny Mountains and the Delaware Water Gap on this 3.6-mile loop.
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: Iron Mountain Loop
This well-trodden route passes fishermen, cyclists, and AT thru-hikers before ascending the quiet, sun-dappled slopes of southwest Virginia's Iron Mountain.
Shenandoah National Park: Lewis Spring Falls
This *3.3-mile loop behind Big Meadows Lodge drops past rocks and ridgelines to Shenandoah's 4th highest falls.
Shenandoah National Park: Hawksbill Summit Loop (WP414 – 453)
This *2.8-mile loop swings past talus fields, wildflowers, and a falcon nesting area, capping them off with a gob-smacking view from Shenandoah's highest peak.
Blue Ridge Parkway: Humpback Rocks Loop
Explore an 1890's mountain farm on this 4.3-mile lasso loop that tackles a 700-foot climb to craggy boulders for expansive parkway views.
Seattle, WA: Kendall Peak and Katwalk
Follow this hike up to the top of Kendall Peak for magnificent views of the surrounding landscape before continuing on to the popular Katwalk.
Crawford Notch, NH: Mount Webster and Mount Jackson
Claim a rare feat on this classic-in-waiting loop.
Lye Brook Wilderness, VT: Stratton Mountain via Bourn Pond
Climb to an expansive view of green rollers that inspired two long trails on this 22-mile loop in the Lye Brook Wilderness.
Roanoke, VA: Little Dry Run Wilderness
Score quiet views of the southern Virginia highlands on this lush loop.
BACKPACKER Get Out More Tour (2012 Events)
Outdoor pros Sheri and Randy Propster will share their trail-tested tips in more than 60 events across the nation in 2012.
Atlanta, GA: Tray Mountain
This 10-miler to a 4,430-foot summit is great for dayhikes, especially in the non-green season (after the leaves fall). There are several campsites along the way if you want to overnight.
One Night Wonders: Little Kids, Sages Ravine
Splash in swimming holes.
From the Field: East
Trace a West Virginia ridgeline in the Alleghenies, show your family eight waterfalls on one Pennsylvania hike, check out a rare moonbow in Kentucky, and go on nine more adventures.
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Can you walk off a war? A veteran who served in Iraq embarks on a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail to find out.