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Death Valley National Park: Harry Wade Road to Stovepipe Wells Campground

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Trek over dunes, sand flats, and salt pans in the shadow of the Black and Panamint ranges on this 109-mile, multi-day excursion through southern Death Valley.

San Francisco, CA: Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge, Tidelands Trail Loop

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Spy on migratory waterfowl while touring salt marshes, vernal pools, and bay tributaries on this 1.6-miler near Oakland and San Francisco.

Rochester, NY: Knight Creek to Campbell Creek via Finger Lakes Trail

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Weave between hardwoods and farmlands on this quick, 5-mile leg of the Finger Lakes Trail.

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument: Loowit Trail Loop

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This 3-day, 29-mile loop around Mount St. Helens links old-growth forests to alpine lakes and meadows and offers a front-row look at the leftovers of this volcano's famous eruption on May 18, 1980.

Sedona, AZ: West Clear Creek

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Immerse yourself (literally) in the crystal clear waters of the Coconino National Forest on this multi-day amphibious trek that features classic—and unavoidable—canyon swims.

Denver, CO: Dakota Ridge via Red Rocks Trail

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Hike rolling grassland punctuated by towering redrock formations to a ridge overlooking the Front Range on this 6-mile loop just minutes from the city.

Bozeman, MT: Search for Plummer's Gold

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Take a (long) lap around the Tobacco Root Mountains on this 147-mile randonneur loop that winds past historic gold fields, revisiting Montana's rough and tumble past.

Syracuse, New York: Downhill Both Ways

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The great thing about this 'flattish' ride along the rollers outside of Syracuse is that it spends more time rolling down than up. From the same start/finish, the ride starts with a downhill stretch and ends with a downhill stretch: how often does that happen?

Syracuse, NY: Preble to Marcellus

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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.

Denver, CO: Kenosha Pass West

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Linking Kenosha and Georgia Pass, this 23.4-mile Colorado Trail classic is chock full of aspen groves, banked singletrack, and above-treeline views.

Mount Nimham Fire Tower

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A short hike to Mount Nimham's 90' fire tower.

Claremont, CA: Marshall Canyon

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Climb to picturesque panoramas of eastern Los Angeles County before screaming through the labyrinthine Marshall Canyon on this 15-mile mountain-bike loop.

Natural Wonders: Freaky Bats, Dry Falls, Winter Witch Hazel

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Washington, Arkansas, and Georgia are host to these three life-list phenomena treks.

Vanishing Act: Explore Yellowstone's Northern Fringe

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Disappear into Yellowstone's secret northern fringe, where you'll find a rejuvenated landscape and total solitude (except for the bison and grizzlies).

America's Scariest Trails: What are You Afraid of?

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Haunted mountains? Vanished campers? Bloodthirsty creatures? An evil wind that lures hikers over a waterfall? We dare you to hike America's scariest trails.

Top 3 Battlefield Hikes

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Close your eyes and hear the bullets fly: These three routes pass through parks drenched in United States military history.

BACKPACKER 3D Trail Flyover Videos

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Fly these classic hikes in 3D with our guided tours.

Out of Africa: Interview with Ultrahiker Justin Lichter

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In an attempt to hike the continent's wild divide, one ultrahiker does something he's never done–quit.

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Adventure Weekends: Luxury Hiking and Camping

We've got a selection of cozy shelters and trail-side restaurants from Washington to Maine. Check out these hikes in the Rockies, the Northeast, and the Northwest.

Hiking The Annapurna Circuit: Q&A With Shannon Davis

Associate editor Shannon Davis tells us more about the highs and lows of his honeymoon trek (featured in March 2009's "The Perfect Circle") on the sky-scraping Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.

American Classic: Hiking the Appalachian Trail

In this ultimate guide to the country's favorite footpath, you'll find our picks for the best hiking and camping, and a complete plan for thru-hikers. Plus, meet a man who has made it his job to help AT hikers.