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How to beat the crowds and find solitude in the Rockies

The top peaks for every type of hiker.

Looking for animals? This Minnesota paddle is a sure bet.

See the Everglades by boat on this 23 mile trip.

Paddle along Glacier Bay's dynamic shores.

Hike Lake Superior's shoreline in this 12+ mile hike.

This 26-mile trek along California's coast should have been a highway...except it was too riddled with cliffs to build on.

Find your hike on the country's highest footpath.

This picturesque Utah hike features natural arches and ancient petroglyphs.

Head to Asheville, North Carolina for this beautiful gorge loop.

Hike, swim, and scramble in this 16-mile slot canyon route.

If you don't mind the potential of extreme weather and wind, Mt. Washington is your hike.

Check out the Mountaineer's Route of Mt. Whitney if you're looking for a challenge.

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

This epic trip is hard, dry, steep--and gorgeous. The Cranberry Route--the final leg of this challenging loop--is the boldest, hardest scramble our scouts have done in the Grand Canyon. Study the key steps of this eight-mile section and see more details a

If you think you missed the age of exploration and discovery, you haven't tried the latest mapping tools. Join our tech scout as he learns how to hike like a cartographer--and sees the wilderness in an entirely new way.

Find solitude and Adventure in the Big Ditch.

Find solitude and adventure in the big ditch.

Find the best trail for your backcountry skills.

Score your own private paradise with this insider's guide to uncrowded areas in Grand Canyon National Park.