Three Gorges Dragon Ridge looks like fun.
It’s Wushan County, Chongqing.
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Campuhan Ridge Trail, Ubud, Bali
Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
The Bukit Campuhan Ridge Trail is super popular with Ubud tourists as you can walk there from almost any accommodation in the city.
I went early and saw very few, other than morning trail runners.
You can continue to the end — but I turned back after about 2km when the paved-block track ended — at buildings and roadway.
The trail starts at the evocative Gunung Lebah Temple as you’ll see in the video.
The word “Campuhan” itself means “where two rivers meet”. You’ll be on a ridge between those rivers. Vistas are mostly overgrown so you don’t actually get to see much water. 😀
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Northover Ridge Loop Trail, Canadian Rockies
Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
This is the cool Canadian Rockies hike these days. BUT it’s more of a route than a trail.
As evidence, I bumped into two of the top hiking YouTubers below the ridge — Eric Hanson and Justin Outdoors. We were heading opposite directions. Surprised and excited, I got a bit tongue twisted while chatting with them.
Slightly dangerous, Northover is not promoted by the Parks people.
I followed the route on AllTrails offline. No navigation problems.
My first tip is to WAIT for good weather. You don’t want to be on this narrow ridge in high wind and poor visibility.
Northover Ridge Loop Trail is 34km, 2290m in elevation gain. Most people do it in 2 or 3 days.
Foolishly, I did it in a day and a half. 😀
On the drive up to the trailhead in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, I had a good look at momma bear and 2 young ones. I saw another juvenile bear on the drive out. None on the trail.
I booked at Aster Lake Campground before driving up. By doing this I’d decided to hike it clockwise looking down at the map. But you can do the loop in either direction.
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park NOW requires a Conservation Pass if you have a vehicle. In 2025:
- Daily Pass: $15 per vehicle
- Yearly Pass: $90 per vehicle
My campsite pass was checked by Rangers. They do a great job here.
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A great adventure. I highly recommend Northover IF you have good weather.
Here’s how the same 2 days went for Eric Hanson and Justin Outdoors. Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Related – trip report by HikeBikeTravel
TOP 10 day hikes ➙ Besseggen Ridge, Norway
One of our top 10 day hikes in the world.
Why?
A stunning and unique walk in Norway’s most popular National Park – Jotunheimen.
- Jotunheimen National Park has most of the highest mountains in Norway
- Besseggen … or Besseggi … in Jotunheimen, is a thrilling ridge walk with alpine lakes on either side: Gjende and Bessvatnet.
- recommended from the end of June to mid-September
- 13.3km (8.25mi) plus one-way ferry
- 6-9 hours
- 950m elevation gain
- highest point, Veslfjellet (1743m)
- dogs on leash allowed
- trail runners enjoy it
World → Europe → Norway → Besseggen Ridge
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For details click over to our Besseggen Ridge information page.
Great Hikes in Switzerland
– Hörnli Hut: A challenging ascent to the base of the iconic Matterhorn, where I soaked in the majestic views.
– Limmernsee: A hidden gem with stunning turquoise waters surrounded by towering cliffs.
– Lauterbrunnen Valley: A picturesque valley with cascading waterfalls and charming alpine villages.
– Oeschinensee: A serene mountain lake with crystal-clear waters, perfect for a peaceful hike.
– Schynige Platte: A classic Swiss trail offering sweeping views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau and a botanical alpine garden featuring the edelweiss flower. (It’s close to the fantastic Harder Ridge / Hardergrat)
– Schäfler Hut: Perched high above the clouds, offering panoramic views of the Swiss Alps.
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Here are 5 more.
- Hardergrat
- Via Alpina
- Tour du Mont Blanc
- Santis Peak / Schafler Ridge
- Glecksteinhutte
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Our #1 Day Hike ➙ Harder Ridge, Switzerland
One of our top 10 day hikes in the world.
Why?
24km total … about 18km on a sharp ridge! Wow!
- Yes, this is our pick for the very best day hike on Earth
- Brienz to Interlaken Brienz Rothorn Railway up to the start
- take the funicular from Harderkulm (Harder Kulm) down to Harderkulm Station in Interlaken
- logistics are much more difficult in the opposite direction. We highly recommend hikers start in Brienz
- 10+ hours. Physically and psychologically challenging.
- no water available. Carry all you need.
- not an official trail, but it’s easy to follow in good visibility
- about 1500m above the lake
- permits not required
- it’s popular with trail runners who do about 35km entirely on foot. They start at either end.
- also known as Hardergrat (… grat is ridge in German)
World → Europe → Alps → Switzerland → Harder Ridge
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For details click over to our Harder Ridge information page.
related – The GoPro: ’22 Creator Summit was held in Interlaken. Some of this footage is shot on the ridge.
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Afraid of Ridge Walks? 😀
Top of Innsbruck, Austria
Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
Directly from Innsbruck city centre, you can ride the Nordkette Cable Car to Hafelekar station (2,269m).
I did the surprisingly rugged hike from the Top of Innsbruck to Pfeishütte — for a delicious pasta lunch.
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It’s called Goetheweg: Karstube to Pfeishütte on AllTrails.
- 6.8km one way (13.6 return plus side trips)
- 330 m elevation gain one way
- see Zugspitze: the highest mountain in Germany
You might guess the challenge is ridge walking — but there’s nothing with exposure.
I was wearing trail running shoes in late June. And they were NOT sufficient for the snow, ice, and loose scree. At minimum wear approach shoes. Most Europeans were wearing light hiking boots.
Poles would help for sure. If I did it again I’d carry YakTrax, just in case.
The weather kept changing. My jacket went on and off a dozen times.
Your lift ticket includes entry to the Alpenzoo which we did on the way back to Innsbruck.
It’s small, but well worth the stop. The focus is on animals indigenous to the Alps, though there are over 150 animal species. It’s built on the vertical slope of the mountain.
I was most enthusiastic to see the European Brown Bear and Lynx.
If you get to Innsbruck, this hike is highly recommended. A terrific hiking day.
Note ➙ it’s Europe, so there are easily a dozen variations to this route. You do not need to backtrack, for example. 10Adventures suggests hiking late in the day — sleeping at Pfeishütte — and walking out day two.
Tent Ridge Horseshoe, Alberta Rockies
Ridge walks are very popular on the (dryer) Alberta side of the Rockies.
One of the best is Tent Ridge Horseshoe.
Summer only as there is avalanche risk in winter.
- 10.1 km loop
- Elevation gain 810 m
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Wesley Ridge, Vancouver Island
Quincy has the best trip report I’ve seen on this excellent, STEEP lake vista climb close to famed Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island.
Wesley Ridge is one of my favourite Vancouver Island hikes. The views from the top are incredible, and unlike many of Vancouver Island’s best hikes, the trailhead is easily accessed from the highway. …
WESLEY RIDGE ROUND TRIP DETAILS
DISTANCE: 7.2 KM / 4.5 MI
ELEVATION GAIN: 555 M / 1821 FT
HIKING TIME: 3 HRS
The Wesley Ridge hike starts by plodding along train tracks next to the highway. Don’t worry, they’ve been abandoned for years. …
After no more than five minutes, the trail breaks off …. Keep your eyes peeled, as it’s not marked. This fallen tree makes for a pretty good landmark, but there’s no guarantee it will be here forever. ..
Seeing the Elephant – Wesley Ridge
I once climbed up to the Ridge viewpoint — then tried to traverse to the other end of the lake.
#FAIL. 😀
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