See a Sacred Mountain on These 4 Hikes
Make a modern-day pilgrimage to one of these sacred sites.
Make a modern-day pilgrimage to one of these sacred sites.
On Hawaii, Halape’s secret snorkeling holes, coconut trees, and white-sand beaches stir any hiker’s wanderlust. But the Puna Coast Trail’s rough volcanic terrain keeps the hordes away.
Venture away from beaches and into Maui's massive shield volcano inside Haleakala National Park.
Take a crash course in vulcanology as you hike into a giant dormant volcano on this exotic 5.3-mile out-and-back on the island of Maui.
This 9.2-mile dayhike drops into the muzzle of the world's largest dormant volcano.
This 5.5-miler descends into the Haleakala Crater, circles the Ka Lu'u o ka 'O'o cinder cone, and showcases views of volcanic landscapes.
This 3.6-mile route in Haleakala National Park leads through bamboo forests to a 400-foot spring-fed waterfall in a sheer-walled lava amphitheater.
See Yosemite's river of ice, witness there-and-gone meteor showers in Hawaii, and mark your calendar for eight more fleeting natural wonders.
See shooting stars from a five-star backcountry observatory.
Our map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here.