Chiricahua Hikes: A First-Timer’s Trail Guide
For most first-time visitors, hiking in Chiricahua starts with Echo Canyon Loop: 3.3 miles through towering volcanic rock formations,…
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Cumberland Gap Hikes for Pinnacle and Ridge Views
Pinnacle Overlook is my first pick for a short walk with a big view, while Sand Cave and White…
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Grand Staircase Hikes for Your First Escalante Trip
If you have time for one substantial hike near Boulder, I’d pick Lower Calf Creek Falls. Among Grand Staircase-Escalante…
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Kalalau Trail Guide: Permits, Camping, and Planning
The biggest Kalalau Trail planning mistake is booking a trip before deciding how far you’re prepared to hike. For…
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Lost Coast Trail Permits, Tides, and Trip Planning
The best Lost Coast itinerary starts with the tide chart, before you commit to a campsite or shuttle. Lost…
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Enchantments Permit Guide: Routes, Campsites, and Backups
The smartest Enchantments trip starts with choosing where you can camp, before you fall in love with a route….
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Havasupai Falls Permits: Rules and Backup Plans
Book the permit before you build the road trip around the blue-green water at Havasu Falls. Havasupai Falls permits…
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How to Plan a Katahdin Hike in Baxter State Park
For your first Katahdin hike, I’d plan around a full mountain day and leave the Knife Edge optional. Your…
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Mount St. Helens Hiking Trails Ranked by Views and Difficulty
Mount St. Helens can offer a huge volcanic view after a short walk, or make you earn it over…
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Grayson Highlands Hiking: Wild Ponies and Open Ridges
You can reach open mountain views and wild pony country without committing to an all-day hike. That’s the sweet…
