Trips Roundups

Escape the dog days with these deliciously cool trails.

At these dark-sky destinations, the stars are out of this world.

Whether it’s big elevation changes, big miles, or big moves, these 23 routes prove that the best hikes are often the hardest. There’s a world of adventure out there—if you’re strong enough to seize it.

Get on a high ledge, a crumbly cliff, or a knife-edge ridge and your body will recognize the feeling before your brain catches on.

From climate change to drilling and mining, various threats promise to wipe out what’s best about America’s 12 most endangered trails. Hike them now to admire ancient glacial ice, hear howling wolves, splash at pristine beaches, and admire ancient art galleries.

These difficult hikes will challenge you no matter who you are.

Ten trails. Ten unmatched miles each. Get maximum bang for each boot step on hikes that our most-traveled contributors call their all-time favorites.

Heading out on one of these hikes? Keep an eye on the forecast.

You'd better not be afraid of heights if you're going to tackle one of these airy trails.

These ten point-to-point treks pack the payoffs of a thru-hike, but they're hikeable in a week.

You don't always need to go far to go big. Case in point: these stunning hikes, all within a day trip of a major metropolitan area.

Explore the desert with our favorite hikes, short and long.

Match a hard hike with the best cure for aching muscles on these essential trips.

Want a true wilderness experience? Head west and trek endless empty miles on the BLM's best terrain.

Use these tips and trips to find backcountry peace and quiet, no matter where you live.

No two waterfalls are exactly alike, but these will always capture our imagination.

From Catalonia to California, our staff picks their top trails of the year.

Make a modern-day pilgrimage to one of these sacred sites.

Redefine “close to home” on these three trails within city limits.

The National Scenic Trails system boasts nearly 19,000 miles. Not sure where to start? We’ve scoured the whole network to bring you the best 50 miles.

Protecting land is only the first step. Hikers need trails, and trails don’t build themselves. Grab a Pulaski and create new paths and restore lost routes on these 10 trips.

From the Adirondack 46ers to Everest By the Sea, these are ten to-do lists you'll be happy to tackle.

The federal government is considering changes to national monuments around the country. Hike these trails to get a ground-level view of what's at stake.

Follow in the footsteps of presidents, pioneers, and prospectors on these hikes. Just don’t get snowed in and eat your friends.

Skip the crowds and catch the festivities on the trail.

Meet some new furry (and feathered, and scaly) friends on these incredible trails throughout the lower 48.

Backpackers aren't the only ones hitting the trail with the arrival of warm weather. Catch furry, feathered, and flippered friends on their seasonal journeys.

Upgrade your winter fun at these 8 beginner-friendly, expert-ready spots.

We've picked the top 10 miles of North America's 10 most memorable hikes. Find your way to wilderness nirvana with these map and planning guides.

Hike these long trails in Washington, Oregon, and California, and climb to a 10,064-foot peak in Angeles National Forest.

The only thing better than enjoying the life-list scenery in the country's premier national parks? Getting that same scenery, minus the crowds. Find it in these 10 backcountry hotspots, along with no-hassle permits, choice campsites aplenty, and solitude to match the world-class terrain.

Make the best of fall storms on trails that improve with soggy weather.

Hug the coastline in these Michigan, California, and British Columbia hikes.

The perfect metro-area trail: close, wild, uncrowded. Here are 10 major city options.

Hike these paths before the masses find them.

Get national park-caliber scenery without crowds (or entry fees!) in these dead ringers for Great Smoky Mountains, Zion, and Yosemite.

From dawn-to-dusk epics in Utah canyons to lazy-picnic blueberry strolls in Maine–plus hikes to peaks, redwoods, hot springs, beaches, and more–here are 100 ways to spend a perfect day on the trail.

Discover the world's oldest tree, America's biggest cavern, and Florida's largest herd of wild horses on these three treks.

Forget flying south. Learn the secrets of cold-weather survival from three well-adapted birds.

Witness glittering underground gems, skate across frozen ponds, and wander amid towering walls of ice. Just don't try to lick anything.

These dark-sky treks serve up perfect viewing spots for autumn's intergalactic bling in North Carolina, New Mexico, and California

6 more must-dip pools from Alaska to Hawaii

Here are the top wilderness soaks on the continent. Can you keep a secret?

Looking to catch baby animals taking their first step? You can't go wrong with these picks.

If you've always dreamed of descending into the center of the earth, try one of these creekbed hikes.

Use your backpacking skills at the best surfing, climbing, trail running, and even paragliding spots