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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 |
