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The Wave Vermilion Cliffs Nat'l Monument, Arizona & Utah
a permit-only, incredibly scenic exploration |
#277 October 14 7½ miles Rating: 10 [105] |
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Lower Antelope Canyon Page, Arizona
the most photogenic slot canyon in the world |
#276 October 13 ½ mile Rating: 10 [107] |
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The Subway Zion National Park, Utah
an obstacle course leads to the park's hidden gems |
#275 October 12 9 miles Rating: 10 [101] |
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The Narrows, bottom end Zion National Park, Utah
slosh up the river amidst a crowd of ill-equipped tourists |
#274 October 11 3 miles Rating: 7 |
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Angels Landing & Emerald Pools Zion National Park, Utah
the most exciting climb in America? |
#273 October 10 8½ miles Rating: 9 [79] |
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Yost Lake Owens River Headwaters Wilderness
climb a steep hillside to a quiet destination |
#272 October 8 5½ miles Rating: 5 |
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TREKKING ITALY 14 hikes in the Dolomites
world-class hiking whenever the weather is good |
#258-271 Sept. 6-22 |
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Conness Lakes Loop Hoover Wilderness
after three visits, it's still on my Top-10 list |
#257 August 18 6 miles Rating: 9 [118] |
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Brockway Summit to Nevada State Line North Lake Tahoe
the final lap of an epic 400-mile journey |
#256 August 11 8½ miles Rating: 10 |
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Sierra Buttes Lookout Lakes Basin Recreation Area
an easy trail, some airy stairs, and some fine views |
#255 August 10 5 miles Rating: 7 |
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Tyler Lake Desolation Wilderness
a knee-wrenching trail to a beautiful lake |
#254 August 1 9 miles Rating: 5 [16] |
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Duck Pass John Muir Wilderness
stunning views on both sides of the pass |
#253 July 24 8 miles Rating: 9 |
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Dana Plateau (attempt) Ansel Adams Wilderness
approach to a rock-strewn 12,000-foot overview |
#252 July 23 5 miles Rating: 5 |
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Secret Lake Desolation Wilderness
an off-trail diversion for one seeking something new |
#251 July 20 5¼ miles Rating: 5 |
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Half Moon Lake Desolation Wilderness
a rough trail with limited scenery |
#250 July 13 10 miles Rating: 5 |
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Winnemucca Lake Loop Mokelumne Wilderness
the ultimate Northern Sierra flower walk |
#249 July 11 5 miles Rating: 7 [205] |
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Noble Lake Carson-Iceberg Wilderness
up and down on the PCT to a greenish lake |
#248 July 2 8½ miles Rating: 5 |
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Jamison Lake Loop Lakes Basin Recreation Area
mellow hiking on a well-maintained but somewhat rocky trail |
#247 June 29 7½ miles Rating: 5 |
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Flora & Azalea Lakes Donner Summit area
an easy diversion from a freeway rest area |
#246 June 22 4 miles Rating: 4 |
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Pritchett Canyon Moab area, Utah
walk a technical jeep road to some arches — if you dare |
#245 April 25 11½ miles Rating: 3 |
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Devils Garden Primitive Loop Arches National Park, Utah
the best arch-viewing in the world, on a challenging trail |
#244 April 24 8 miles Rating: 10 [109] |
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Morning Glory Arch Moab area, Utah
a lush canyon leads to the world's fifth-longest span |
#243 April 23 4½ miles Rating: 7 |
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Fisher Towers Moab area, Utah
fantastic and majestic formations in a popular climbing area |
#242 April 23 4 miles Rating: 8 |
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Wild Horse Window San Rafael Swell, Utah
an enjoyable route to a big cave with a hole in the top |
#241 April 22 4 miles Rating: 7 |
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Hickman Natural Bridge Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
a short route loops through a photogenic span |
#240 April 22 2½ miles Rating: 6 |
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Cassidy Arch Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
stand atop a huge arch and get your picture taken |
#239 April 21 6 miles Rating: 8 |
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Upper Muley Twist Canyon Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
discover many arches in a colorful canyon |
#238 April 20 9 miles Rating: 8 |
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Escalante Arch Grand Staircase-Escalante Nat'l Monument, Utah
get your feet wet walking to a beautiful span |
#237 April 19 4 miles Rating: 7 |
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Cedar Wash Arch Grand Staircase-Escalante Nat'l Monument, Utah
a virtual roadside stroll to a pretty arch |
#236 April 18 1 mile Rating: 5 |
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Coyote Gulch Grand Staircase-Escalante Nat'l Monument, Utah
the most challenging day-hike in Utah, if you're up for it |
#235 April 17 13½ miles Rating: 10 |
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Zebra Slot & Tunnel Slot Grand Staircase-Escalante Nat'l Monument, Utah
easy walking to a pair of short slot canyons |
#234 April 16 7½ miles Rating: 6 |
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Lower Calf Creek Falls Grand Staircase-Escalante Nat'l Monument, Utah
Utah's prettiest spot? |
#233 April 15 6 miles Rating: 7 |
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Mossy Cave Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
a wall of windows and a big icicle inside a cave |
#232 April 15 1¼ miles Rating: 6 |
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North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve Butte County
choose your own route to waterfalls, flowers, and cows |
#231 April 6 8 miles Rating: 8 |
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Lake Clementine Loop Auburn State Recreation Area
visit a scenic man-made waterfall via an alternative route |
#230 March 23 6½ miles Rating: 5 |
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Foresthill Bridge Area Auburn State Recreation Area
take a stroll 700 feet above the north fork |
#229 March 21 5½ miles Rating: 4 |
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Balconies Cave Loop Pinnacles National Park
bring a flashlight for an energetic scramble |
#228 January 25 5 miles Rating: 5 |
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High Peaks Loop Pinnacles National Park
handrails and stone steps among the pinnacles |
#227 January 24 6 miles Rating: 7 |
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Salmon Falls Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
exploring the bottom of the depleted reservoir |
#226 January 23 5 miles Rating: 5 |