Seattle, WA: Merritt Lake via Nason Ridge
Hike through mixed forest to a sparkling alpine lake and crest a rocky ridgetop with panoramic views on this 6.1-mile trek in the North Cascades.
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Great Falls, MT: Renshaw Lake LoopThis 13.9-mile backcountry getaway features a secluded mountain lake, countless stream crossings, and views across untouched wilderness. Los Angeles: Morris PeakThis rigorous but rewarding 9.8-mile out-and-back on the Pacific Crest Trail climbs more than 2,000 feet to a summit with splendid high-desert views. Denver: Bitterbrush to Nelson LoopThis 10-mile loop in Hall Ranch begins with a stiff, sometimes technical, climb then speeds into rolling forestland and endless grassy meadows to an old ranch in the shadow of Longs Peak. |
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Syracuse, NY: Preble to MarcellusSubmitted by:This 55-mile loop in upstate New York kicks off with a 10-mile climb then strings through rolling farmlands and past the breezy shores of Otisco Lake. Prescott National Forest via Butte Creek TrailSubmitted by:This is a nice scenic hike starting along Butte Creek, and then entering the Prescott National Forest, and ending at Thumb Butte, one of the most distinguishable landmarks in Prescott. Though the suburbs have invaded a large part of this country side, a good portion of the hike is through the Prescott National Forest, which is protected from such Invasion. |
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