Best hikes, treks, tramps in the world.
Cerro Castillo is definitely one of the top hikes in Patagonia.
Access is comparatively easy, as well, via picturesque highway — the Carretera Austral.
Jumping off point the city of Coihaique, Chile.
Normal route is 62km (38.5mi) plus sidetrips.
Check our Cerro Castillo information page.
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Waqrapukara or Waqra Pukara (possibly from Quechua waqra horn, pukara fortress, “horn fortress”) is an archaeological site in Peru located in the Cusco Region …
It was declared a National Cultural Heritage Site by the Ministry of Culture in July 2017. The building is said to be an Inca sanctuary.
At 4,140 m (13,580 ft) you seriously need to be acclimatized to make the 10k trek roundtrip.
BBC posted a trip report.
Check Puyca Expeditions to see how you could be guided to the remote site.
January is peak season for Patagonia.
I wish I was on any of these adventures right now — rather than being stuck in Canada. 😀
That list is from Backpacker magazine. (Outdoor+ subscription required.)
El Calafate / El Chaltén Argentina is one of our top 10 hiking towns in the world.
Of that list, I’d say the Huemul Route is least well know.
Update for 2024.
I’ve hiked to and from Choquequirao independently. Excellent.
I’ve hiked Salcantay (or Salkantay) to Aguas Calientes independently. Then made the day hike early morning up to Machu Picchu.
BUT always wished I’d done the BIG adventure:
Trek Choquequirao to Machu Picchu, via Salcantay.
By 2024 organizing that is getting more complicated. And to do it independently, you should bring a tent.
Do your research and book Machu Picchu tickets long in advance.
Start with Meg’s trip report. 80 miles. 9 days.
On my trips I suffered biting ants in my tent on the way to Choquequirao. And terrible biting flies on Salcantay. Be warned.
One of the Great Walks.
At the end of this video, Kraig Adams talks about how to do this trail when unable to get a hut or campsite booking.
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Harmen Hoek captured the best video I’ve seen of the famed O-trek (including the W-trek).
It’s wonderful. And yet provides clear warning of the drastic, quickly changing weather.
Expect some of the heaviest rains and strongest winds of your life. Even if the first few days are sunny.
Getting bookings for this adventure is super challenging. Check our Paine Information page for details.
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0:00 Puerto Natales
0:50 Mirador Base Las Torres (1st time)
3:40 Day 1 – Glacier and Camp Dickson
10:06 Day 2 – Glacier and Camp Los Perros
13:46 Exploring the Puma Glacier
15:45 Day 3 – Glacier Grey and Paso John Garner
21:08 Day 4 – Storm to Mirador Británico
24:35 Day 5 – Sunrise at Mirador Base Las Torres
26:38 Outro with photos
Three Fingers Lookout is a historic fire observation building on one of the summits of Three Fingers Mountain in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Snohomish County, Washington.
Built in 1930 in an extremely challenging location, it is one of the oldest surviving observation posts in the forest. …
Kraig Adams posted a lovely video on his overnight trip.
Kraig must be the most popular hiking vlogger. His video editing style has been emulated by many others.
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Some of the BEST video clips captured by BestHike editor Rick McCharles in 2023.
Iceland, USA S.W., Norway, Bermuda, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, finishing in British Columbia.
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For comparison, here’s his 2022 Highlights VIDEO.
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Canmore is less than an hour drive from my home.
One of our top 10 hiking towns.
Quincy posted some of his favourite day hikes:
Those are all linked from Seeing the Elephant – 10 Best Hikes Near Canmore
I’ve done most. A great list.
You could add Mount Lady MacDonald.
Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
I’d hiked out of Madonna di Campiglio in 2009. Loved it.
The Dolomites are one of our top 10 hiking regions of the world..
Mid-June 2023 I returned, wanting — this time — to do some of the famed via ferrata routes there.
Sadly, the cablecars going up high had not started yet. In fact, Madonna di Campiglio doesn’t really get going 100% for summer hiking until the end of June.
Instead, I did the most popular lower level day hike as it was the best available the one day I ended up staying.
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I followed this route recommended on AllTrails:
5 Laghi: Ritort – Lambin – Gelato – Serodoli – Nambino
(AKA Giro dei cinque laghi)
This shorter (less expensive) Spinale cable car was running up from town. You loop 5 lakes in about 4-5 hours.
LAKES !
When the sun comes out, it’s lovely and warm in the Dolomites.
BUT both times I’ve hiked here, I’ve had afternoon rain almost every day — and sometimes lightning storms. Be prepared for bad weather.
I actually opted to hike all the way down past a sixth lake ( Nambino) — but would recommend the cable car both ways instead.
The hike was better than expected. A good workout with the next lake to look forward to around every corner.
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