Abbie Barnes.
One of Europe’s toughest and most stunning long-distance trails — the GR20 in Corsica.
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Check our GR 20 information page.
Solo Hiking The GR20 In 6 Minutes
BestHike #6 – Glacier North Circle, USA
Glacier North Circle in Montana is one of our top 10 hikes in the world. Even better if you add a side trip to Waterton National Park in Canada.
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Glacier North Circle
Of the many great American Rocky Mountain hikes, this is our favourite.
AT A GLANCE
- 7 days, 6 nights recommended
- 65miles (104km) plus side trips
- best months July-Sept
- well-signed
- medium difficulty hiking
- recommended for experienced multi-day hikers
Read more on our Glacier North Circle information page.
INSANE Camping Inventions
Best hikes near New York City
Surprisingly, there’s plenty of great hiking out of the Big Apple.
- Pochuck Valley to Pinwheel Vista: Stairway to Heaven, NJ
- Lemon Squeeze and Eagle Cliff: Mohonk, NY
- Red and Blue Dot Trails: Mount Tammany, NJ
- Shore Trail: Palisades Interstate Park, NY
- Escarpment Trail: Kaaterskill Falls, NY
- Breakneck Long Loop: Breakneck Ridge, NY
- Storm King Trail: Storm King Mountain, NY
Click through to Lonely Planet for details:
The best hikes near New York City
HIKING – Nature Can Heal The Mind
If you are reading this post, I’m sure you agree that walking in the wild is good for mind and body.
I happened upon a good article by HELLA KEMPER because they used one of my own photos as the header image.
Read the article for yourself.
Healthy Outside — How Being In Nature Can Heal The Mind
Stepping into the wild is more than just a journey — it transforms the way we think and feel. Here’s the science to prove it.
NEW – Northern Colorado Trail
The Northern Colorado Trail stretches 292 miles from Estes Park to Glenwood Springs.
Loveland-based thru-hiker Kevin “Sunshine” Silvernale had just completed his hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2016 when he started thinking about developing a backpacking route that wove its way across northern Colorado.
He started plotting route points in 2022 after tackling the Colorado Trail. Then last year, he finally decided to walk from Estes Park to Glenwood Springs to put his planned path to the test.
The result is the Northern Colorado Trail, a 292-mile route that travels through iconic destinations like Rocky Mountain National Park, the Rawah Wilderness, and the Flattops Wilderness Area.
Colorado Trail in 6 Minutes
This video is a short montage that summarizes the highlights of the Colorado Trail, which allows you to have a good idea of what you will see, hoping that it gives you the taste to hike it in section or in full! …
Challenge yourself with exhilarating hikes, heart-pumping mountain biking sessions, or test your endurance by backpacking along the trail’s magnificent 500-mile length.
•Time Needed to complete the whole CT: 29 days
•Highest Elevation: 13,334 ft. – Coney Summit
•Lowest Elevation: 5,520 ft. – Waterton Canyon
•Elevation Gain (approx.): 89,000 ft.
– Ratatrail
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related – Clever Hiker – A Complete Guide to Hiking the Colorado Trail
If you want more, check our Colorado Trail information page.
Hiking Vancouver Island Mountain Biking Trails
by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
Having done all the local hiking trails many times, this winter I’ve been mostly exploring mountain bike trails — but on foot.
Pretty much everywhere in the Pacific Northwest has dozens of use trails made by cyclists, mostly unofficial.
This video shows the kinds of challenging and entertaining terrain you might encounter.
Some trails are unsafe. Be careful.
In this video I’m hiking close to Parksville. The trails beneath Little Mountain cliffs.
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RAIN on the Milford Track, New Zealand
Michael Lanza, family, and friends hiked the “Finest Walk In The World” in 2025.
They went hut-to-hut, the guided option. The easiest way to get a permit on that famous walk.
Lanza posted a terrific trip report and put together an up-to-date eBook on how to organize this adventure for yourself.
LEARNING TO—LOVE?—THE RAIN ON NEW ZEALAND’S MILFORD TRACK
Check our Milford Information page for more.
Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2025
Best Ultralight Pack Overall: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40 ($369)
Most Versatile Ultralight Pack: Atom Packs The Pulse EP50 ($274)
Best Frameless Pack: Nashville Pack Cutaway ($326)
Most Comfortable Ultralight Pack: Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 ($315)
Best Load Hauler: ULA Circuit ($300)
Best Minimalist Pack: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 ($379)
Lightest Large Capacity Pack: Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 ($399)
Well-Priced & Comfortable Ultralight Pack: Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 ($275)
Frameless Pack with Good Organization: Pa’Lante V2 ($240)
Best Budget Buy: Durston Kakwa 55 ($199)
Best Crossover Pack: REI Flash Air 50 ($299)
In 2025, I’ll be switching from the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 3400 (as I’ve pretty much worn it out) to the Hyperlite Unbound 55. In my day hike testing, the Unbound is even better.
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