Secret Hikes of the National Parks - Backpacker

Secret Hikes of the National Parks

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

Author:: Michael Lanza
Publish date:: Jun 24, 2010

Grand Teton
Guadalupe Mountains
Grand Canyon
Olympic
Isle Royale
Badlands
North Cascades
Zion
Sequoia/Kings Canyon
Glacier
Appalachian Trail
Yellowstone

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Our map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here.

Trek to shoreline campsites through woodlands rife with moose, birds, and wolves.

Where the words "wild" and "life" take on new meaning

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Grand Teton National Park

Rise above the crowds and earn solo views of elk, wildflowers, and summit sunsets.

Denali National Park

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