Best hikes, treks, tramps in the world.
Stingy Nomads‘ favourite treks.
1. Ausangate, Peru
2. Roraima, Venezuela
3. Torres del Paine Circuit, Chile
4. Everest Base Camp, Nepal
5. Ilha Grande, Brazil
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Two of those are on our top 10 list: Ausangate and Everest.
Stingy Nomads are Alya (Russia) and Campbell (South Africa). They’ve been traveling the world in search of the best hikes.
Have you heard of any of these?
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) Charon’s Garden, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma
9) Yankee Paradise, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia
10) Mt. Cabot, White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire
Find a new adventure in the book “Backpacker Hidden Gems: 100 Greatest Undiscovered Hikes Across America.”
Author Maren Horjus,
As chosen by Alice Ford:
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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.
Click PLAY or watch day 1000 on YouTube.
Follow Alexander Campbell on Instagram.
You’re almost certain to get one or two good ideas from this video.
Lessons learned on thru hikes.
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If you like that, there are 20 more here.
Thanks Dave.
Site editor Rick McCharles will be mostly offline well into June 2026. He’s section hiking part of the Pacific Crest Trail in California out of Palm Springs.
NEW Lonely Planet Hiking Guidebook published May 2026.
A month-by-month guide featuring 96 top-tier hiking trails worldwide, ranging from short walks to epic multi-day treks. … Spain’s Camino Francés, John Muir Trail, South Africa’s coastal Strandloper Trail and many more.
Each month highlights 8 hikes … route maps, breathtaking nature photography, and expert insights on what makes each hike unmissable
Covers essential details: start/finish points, distance, duration, challenge level, when to go, permit info, safety, getting there,accommodation, food and more.
Written by Sarah Baxter, author of A History of the World in 500 Walks, The Inspired Traveller’s Guide to Spiritual Places, and Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When; and Paul Bloomfield, a contributing author to numerous books about travel, hiking, cycling and treks in the UK and across the world
by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
I have a PERMIT for 523.0 miles from Idyllwild to Kennedy Meadows South in California.
Starting May 26, 2026.
I’m hoping to survive for at least 14 days of that. 😀
GEAR should be as light as possible.
Of course there will be resupply food and plenty of water to carry, as well.
For this particular adventure, my priorities are …
I’m trying a hiking umbrella for the first time. Plan to switch between shoes & socks several times each day. I once had to quit another section of the PCT due to blisters.
Gear brand Jack Wolfskin recently announced the Wolf Trail — a 3,493 km (about 2,175 miles) thru-hike that meanders through six European countries. .
Poland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Slovenia. Hiking the entire trail means climbing about 78.416 meters in elevation – equivalent to ten times the height of Mount Everest.
A full hike takes four to six months, but even the seven individual sections provide perfect opportunities for long-distance hikers who want to discover Europe, or for shorter day hikes for a quick escape.
