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We wrapped up our first day of hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park and noticed the following:
1. A thunderstorm was approaching.
2. Sunset wasn’t far away, either.
I figured we might get some interesting light on the Trail Ridge Road. I was snapping some pics of the alpenglow on mountains off to the East. I turned around […]

A few pics from my hike today with Tom Mangan of Two-Heel Drive.
We headed across the Golden Gate Bridge en route to Point Bonita Lighthouse, touted in my guidebook the “most sensational easy hike in the Bay area”.
Tom concurred.

It’s only open a few hours each day, access blocked by a locked tunnel. […]

Most do only the 4mi return from the trailhead at stunning Ke’e Beach through to Hanakapiai Beach (one drowning / year). This is the glorious, but dangerous, Na Pali coast.
Serious hikers definitely want to overnight on the Kalalau Trail, the best hike in Hawaii. The highlight of my 3wks on Kauai.
I was there […]

Truly one of the best hikes in the world. Of many possible options, the best way to hike the cliff edge of the Nā Pali Coast in Kauai is on this loop.

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Distance: 12.2mi (9.8 without walking the road)
Elevation gain: 3,000ft (914m)
You could start with breakfast at Kokee Lodge in Koke’e State Park. The trailhead is […]

Often included on lists of “best hikes in the world” — deservedly — is the Kalalau Trail on Kauai. It’s widely considered the best hike in Hawaii.
Many non-hiking tourists get a taste of the Kalalau by doing the challenging first 2mi (3.2km) from the trailhead at Ke’e Beach through to gorgeous Hanakapiai Beach.

Ke’e […]

Another GREAT Kauai hike with an unappealing name. (Like the Swamp Trail.)
… follows a 13 mile electric transmission line maintenance route and ends near the Keahua Forestry Arboretum in the Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve. This is a dry-weather, all day hike. …
Steep, eroded, slippery at saddle. …
Hawaii Trails
If you have only one vehicle, do […]

Theo de Raadt and Nadine Moneta did a sweet off-trail route Nadine calls Northover Ridge (+more).
She ranks it one of the best hikes in Alberta.

I like the layout of their trip photos. You really get a feeling for the trip. (A map is included, as well.)
See for yourself: trip report
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The most popular way to see the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” is Canyon Trail, 3.6mi (5.8km) with a short side trip on Cliff Trail to the lookout.

The goal is Waipoo Falls where Kokee Stream drops into the canyon.

I thought the “moderate difficulty” trail might be a bit much for the kids, but […]

Bluepeak recommended a terrific site: Chilcotin Mountains Trail System
As a start, check out the fantastic Photo Gallery. Some samples:

Tatlayoko Lake

Lower Taseko Lake

Jamison Creek Valley

Wilderness Mountain
more photos like these - Chilcotin Mountains Trail System Gallery
Here’s the Chilcotin, surprisingly little hiked.

Chilcotin Mountains Trail System - homepage
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I’ve been section hiking it for the past three years. Can I get there once again?
And I’ve got friends planning to honeymoon hike this coming summer.
If you are considering it yourself, check out this great new resource. It’s a virtual JMT hike via photo pages.

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Click through to the start page. And follow […]