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.
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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.
From the Field — East
Let our field scouts' beta fuel your next adventure from the wildlife-rich Sky Meadows State Park Loop, to thickets of mountain laurel in Georgia, and more.
Top 3: Knife-edge Ridges
Test your bravery with these scrambly hikes that take you to airy heights and rewarding views. Don't forget to watch your step.
Editors' Choice 2013: NEMO Nocturne 15 and 30 Spoon Sleeping Bags
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Recipe: Miscellaneous Backcountry Food
Having trouble deciding? Enjoy these miscellaneous recipes on any occasion.
Gear Review: GoLite Imogene UL 2 Tent
A low-weight, low-cost two-person, freestanding tent
2013 Year of the Reader: Meet the Winners
2013 is a yearlong celebration of BACKPACKER readers, with dream trips, gear makeovers, and other great prizes. Meet the lucky readers just like you who have already won this year.
Heroes: Bob Peoples, 68
This tireless trail angel is firing up a new generation of backcountry stewards.
Hiking Wales: Fresh Tracks Through History
Beachside trek meets pub crawl meets castle tour on Europe's newest long trail, the 870-mile Wales Coast Path, officially opened in May 2011. We have the beta on its highlights.
The High Life: White Mountains Traverse, NH
Hike our quieter insider's variation on this classic route.
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