It's hard to find an ugly spot in the national parks. But these eight hikes take it to the next level, with gorgeous scenery and wildlife. Go for a walk.

Step off the subway and into a wilderness sparkling with lacy waterfalls and craggy summits—all thanks to the Long Path, a 358-mile work in progress.

The perfect dozen: Embark on one of these 12 treks, and turn America's most iconic preserves into your own private paradise.

Like your life and limbs intact? Then you'd better get skilled before visiting these trails.

These 9 difficult hikes will challenge even the toughest backpackers.

Walk through history—and spice up your campfire stories—on these three hikes through abandoned communities.

Maples and aspens are nice, but you better look down if you want to see fall's best color show.

In West Texas, autumn is when the hiking really starts to get good.

The world's largest gypsum dune field beckons in New Mexico.

Jeep Arch is less than 2 miles from Corona, but feels like it's a million miles from its crowds.

Explore one of the the most underrated backcountry zones in the world with BACKPACKER and the cast and crew of Warren Miller Entertainment's new film, Face of Winter.

Click your way through our adventure guide to Baja California, Mexico.

This day was everything from shocking to scary and now, even a little humorous.

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.

The only thing better than hiking in one fall foliage hot spot? Hiking in two. Or three—or four. Use this itinerary to stage a road trip through New Hampshire’s White Mountains to reach the area’s most underrated treks for fall color.

Venture off the path to find solitude in one of America’s busiest parks.

Bag the most famous peak in the Presidential Range in a long day, or spend a weekend enjoying the views on this classic 7.8-mile summit route.

While the crowds hit Arches National Park, take a detour for a taste of sweet fall solitude.

Catch some September green before the crowds arrive.

This climber's peak should be on every hiker's life list.

Get off the beaten path in the Ozarks.

Rocky peaks, meadows, and squeaky little pikas: this hike showcases the northwest in all its glory.

Mountains, lakes, and sunshine: this route has everything a hiker could want.