I’m planning on the Chinese Wall in Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana myself. July 2026.
Start about 85 miles west of Great Falls, at the South Fork Sun River Trailhead, and hike 23 miles northwest. Youโll climb along the Continental Divide and spot elks, moose, and mountain goats along the way. Once you reach White River Pass, at the southern end of the wall, youโll find a choice of multiple routes, including an eight-mile trail along the wall that ends at a lookout called Larch Hill Pass.
Strathcona Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, offers many challenging multi-day adventures. And many very challenging day hikes.
In this post, however, I focus on easy highway-accessible day hikes recommended for kids, families, everyone.
Campgrounds are often booked months in advance. I once got an overflow site at Buttle Lake marine campground. Designated for those on the water, IF space is available, you can sometimes get a spot for yourself at marine campgrounds. They are less busy.
1) Gore Range, Eagles Nest Wilderness, Colorado
2) Gap Run, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
3) Jones Hole, Dinosaur National Monument, Utah
4) Indian Point, Garden of the Gods Wilderness, Illinois
5) Redwood Canyon, Kings Canyon National Park, California
6) Sal Hollow, Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
7) Sahale Glacier Camp, North Cascades National Park, Washington
8) Charonโs Garden, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma
9) Yankee Paradise, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia
10) Mt. Cabot, White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire
After 3 years, he’s about half way completed his projected route.
After crossing the Middle East and the Caucasus, including Azerbaijan and Georgia, the Australian entered Europe, where he is currently in North Macedonia. From here, he plans to continue across the continent, aiming to finish Europe by the end of 2026.