Trips by National Park
How to Hike Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain
There's plenty of options when summiting the highest point on the country's eastern seaboard, from multi-peak loops to quick out-and-backs.
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Isle Royale National Park: Hiking Lake Superior’s Island Wilderness
Michigan’s idyllic national park promises rocky shorelines, aromatic pine forests, beautiful lighthouses, and more moose than humans.
Better in Winter: These 9 National Parks Hit Their Stride in the Cold Months
While the summer crowds hibernate, you can cure your cabin fever. Here are the 9 best national park hikes to do during the fourth season.
The Best Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Whether you have a day or a week, these hikes will bring you to some of the best of this iconic national park.
Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike—The Ultimate Guide
Ready to cross one of the most scenic canyons on Earth? We've got you covered.
The Definitive Guide to the Wonderland Trail
Get ready to trek around Washington's most iconic mountain, through some of the best scenery in the lower 48.
The Best Hikes in Yellowstone National Park for Wildlife, Geysers, and More
Explore a geothermal wonderland with the help of Backpacker's experts.
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Zion Narrows
The Narrows at Zion National Park offers an incredible adventure in America's most amazing slot canyons. Here's how to safely explore them.
The Best Hikes in Shenandoah National Park Are Your Gateway to the Appalachians
The trails of Shenandoah National Park have it all, from mountain ridgelines to forested waterfalls to a whole range of thriving wildlife.
Winter Is Hiking Season—and These 3 Magical Trails Prove It
Make the most of the fourth season with these perfect national park hikes.
Explore the Desert on Zion National Park’s Best Hiking Trails
From 100-feet-deep slot canyons to towering mesas, Zion National Park has it all.
A New Paved Trail Will Let Hikers and Bikers Zip Through Zion’s Entry Lines
An 18-mile paved trail will run from St. George to Zion National Park and offer parking lots, bathrooms, benches, and more. But you'll be waiting for a while.
Hiker Falls to His Death in the Grand Canyon as a Deadly Year Continues at the Park
Cliff falls are the second most common ways people die in one of America’s most dangerous national parks.
Hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park: Everything You Need to Know
It's one of the classic day hikes of the United States—and with views like this, it's easy to see why.
Hike the Least-Visited National Park in the Lower 48 on Isle Royale’s Greenstone Ridge Trail
See plentiful wildlife and few people on this 41-mile hike.
Being a Disabled Hiker Isn’t Always Easy. In Mt. Rainier’s Paradise, I Found My Flow.
At one of the most beautiful parks in the northwest, this hiker went outside on their own terms.
Scramble Above Zion’s Canyons on Lady Mountain
Scramble up classic redrock and take in the canyon country views on this 4-mile out-and-back.
Take the Long Way up Longs Peak
Climb this iconic summit on an uncrowded sneak route.
Paddle Through a Florida Zoo in the Everglades
Alligators, birds, and even dolphins will be your company on this paddle.
Bushwack to Secluded Lakeside Camping on this 9.9-Mile Rocky Mountain Weekender
Follow this loop mixing on- and off-trail travel through vibrant wildflower displays and past snow-fed streams to a huge alpine lake with unbeatable campsite views of Mount Meeker.