Aiguilles Traverse, Chamonix, France
Take the Grand Balcon Nord, beneath the serrated cliffs and pinnacles of the Aiguilles, to an awe-inspiring view of the Mer de Glace. |
Aira Force, Ullswater, England
This easy walk through a picturesque gorge is a good choice in wet weather, when the waterfalls are at their most dramatic. |
Alpine Circuit, Lake O'Hara, Canada
Experience some of the finest hiking in the Canadian Rockies on a dramatic high country route past jagged peaks and glacial lakes. |
Alpine Lakes-Glacier, Great Basin, USA
A beautiful hike through the mountains of the Snake Range, climbing to a close-up view of the Wheeler Peak glacier. |
Alum Cave Bluffs, Great Smoky Mountains, USA
A trail that combines interesting rock formations with beautiful valley views. |
Angels Landing, Zion Canyon, USA
An exciting trail that climbs steeply to the top of a promontory overlooking Zion Canyon, with long sheer drops on three sides. |
Bahia Lapataia, Ushuaia, Argentina
A coastal walk between two beautiful bays on the southern shore of the Land of Fire, one of the remotest regions on earth. |
Base Walk, Uluru, Australia
Explore a natural wonder of the world and learn about the Tjupurka or Dreamtime, the ancient law of the Aboriginal people. |
Beacons Horseshoe, Brecon Beacons, Wales
A strenuous but highly enjoyable ridge walk that summits the three main peaks of the Brecon Beacons. |
Bear Mountain, Red Rock Wilderness, USA
A steep, rocky trail with superb views of red rock country ends at a summit overlook into Red Canyon. |
Ben Lomond, Queenstown, New Zealand
Awe-inspiring from the summit of one of the highest peaks in the Wakatipu Basin. |
Blencathra via Sharp Edge, Blencathra, England
An exciting ridge and daunting scramble lead to the summit of this distinctive mountain. |
Bootjack-Ben Johnson, Muir Woods, USA
Follow a creek through a canyon of old-growth redwoods, before climbing to a meadow and peaceful forests. |
Borrowdale, Derwent Water, England
This beautiful walk over hills and through tranquil valleys and villages includes far-reaching views of lake and peaks. |
Boyds Tower to Leatherjacket Bay, Ben Boyd National Park, Australia
A beautiful walk through ever-changing vegetation along a stretch of unspoiled coast. |
Boynton Canyon, Red Rock Wilderness, USA
An easy walk along a wooded canyon floor leads to a scramble and wonderful views of red rock cliffs and distant mesas. |
Bright Angel to Plateau Point, Grand Canyon, USA
Descend into the world's largest chasm to the very edge of the Inner Gorge. |
Buck Hollow-Mountain, Douthat State Park, USA
Climb Beards Mountain and glimpse distant views of forested ridges. |
Bumpass Hell, Lassen Volcanic National Park, USA
Explore the heart of the Park's geothermal activity, with a close look at mud pots, steam vents and boiling springs. |
Burstall Pass, Kananaskis Country, Canada
Gravel flats and a grassy meadow precede an alpine pass high in a rugged, glacial wilderness. |
Camel's Hump, Green Mountains, USA
This climb to a spectacular summit is rightly considered one of Vermont's classic hikes. |
Canyon Loop, Providence Canyon, USA
Often referred to as Georgia's Grand Canyon, Providence Canyon offers hikers a unique setting of strikingly-colored gullies. |
Carthew-Alderson, Waterton Lakes, Canada
Majestic scenery of glaciated peaks and alpine lakes culminates at the dramatic viewpoint of Carthew Summit. |
Chimney Tops, Great Smoky Mountains, USA
Climb to summit formations known to the Cherokee as 'forked antlers' for a stunning panorama. |
Circo de Soaso via Faja de Pelay, Ordesa Valley, Spain
A dramatic high ledge offers spectacular views as you circuit this famous limestone gorge. |
Consolation Lake, Lake Louise, Canada
An easy walk from popular Moraine Lake to a beautiful sub-alpine lake backed by glacier-clad peaks. |
Crypt Lake, Waterton Lakes, Canada
Waterfalls, a tunnel and an exposed cliff traverse are just some of the features on the way to a hidden lake beneath a dramatic cirque. |
Cub Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA
A delightful walk through meadows and aspen groves to a tranquil lake backed by Stones Peak. |
Deep-Indian Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, USA
A peaceful walk along creeks and through forest, with the bonus of colorful leaf displays in fall. |
Deertrap Mountain, Zion National Park, USA
A long trail along the East Rim plateau that forks to reach two mountain tops, each offering magnificent views of Zion Canyon. |
Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, USA
A slickrock trail through the desert leads to a breathtaking natural arch. |
Devils Postpile-Rainbow Falls, Devils Postpile National Monument, USA
Explore the major features of the National Monument - basalt formations, soda springs and a 101-ft waterfall. |
Dream and Emerald Lakes, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA
A climb to three mountain-framed lakes, ending at the rugged saddle beneath distinctive Hallett Peak. |
Eagle View via the Meadows, Sequoia National Park, USA
Circle the picturesque meadows of Giant Forest - John Muir's "Gem of the Sierra" - to a spectacular view of the Great Western Divide. |
East Rim and Observation Point, Zion National Park, USA
A stunning route from the White Cliffs at Zion's eastern edge to inspirational views of Echo and Zion Canyons. |
Echo Canyon, Chiricahua National Monument, USA
In the Chiricahua Mountains, towering stone stacks and lush forest rise from a land of arid desert and grasslands. |
Eigergletscher and the Eiger Trail, Grindelwald, Switzerland
Walk directly beneath the legendary north face of the Eiger. |
Fairview, Lake Louise, Canada
A strenuous yet spectacular climb up the scree slopes of Mount Fairview for some of the best views in the Rockies. |
Fairyland Loop, Bryce Canyon, USA
Descend into a world of coral pink hoodoos and fantastic sandstone formations. |
Falls Trail, Bandelier National Monument, USA
Descend through a lush canyon past plunging waterfalls to White Rock Canyon and the Rio Grande. |
Faulhorn, Interlaken, Switzerland
Magnificent alpine scenery on this classic traverse between Schynige Platte and First. |
Five Peaks, Acadia National Park, USA
The perfect Acadia hike - five summits with exceptional views over land and ocean. |
Frankenstein Cliff-Arethusa Falls, White Mountains, USA
Climb past bluffs with spectacular distant views before descending to New Hampshire's highest waterfall. |
Gaylor-Granite Lakes, Yosemite National Park, USA
Hike to high alpine lakes and meadows above Tioga Pass. |
Glaciar Grey, Torres del Paine, Chile
Walk beside an iceberg-strewn lake, dammed by a blue glacier and surrounded by jagged mountain peaks. |
Golden Canyon, Death Valley, USA
Explore a water-carved canyon in the heart of one of the hottest, driest places in North America. And follow in the footsteps of R2D2! |
Golden Wall-Buckhorn, Red Canyon, USA
Fantastic close up views of pink and golden rock formations with expansive views of the canyon and beyond. |
Gorham Mountain via The Beehive, Acadia National Park, USA
A wonderfully varied trail, showcasing some of the best scenery in Acadia. |
Grindelwald Glacier, Grindelwald, Switzerland
A popular trail provides close-up views of the Unterer Grindelwald Glacier. |
Grinnell Glacier, Glacier National Park, USA
In the company of serrated peaks, gaze upon forested valleys, sparkling lakes, and brilliant glaciers. |
Grouse Mountain Loop, Mueller State Park, USA
A varied hike through forest and open grasslands offering magnificent views of Pikes Peak. |
Guadalupe Peak, Guadalupe Mountains, USA
The reward for this strenuous climb is attaining the summit of the highest mountain in Texas, 8,749-ft Guadalupe Peak. |
Halema'uma'u-Byron Ledge, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, USA
Cross the floor of Kilauea Caldera and peer into the depths of steaming Halema'uma'u Crater, home of Pele the fire goddess. |
Halemanu-Kumuwela, Koke'e State Park, USA
Head through tropical rainforest to sweeping views of the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific'. |
Hanakapi'ai Valley, Na Pali Coast, USA
Take the classic Kalalau Trail to magnificent coastal views, a golden beach, and a luxuriant valley with a towering waterfall. |
Hay Stacks, Buttermere, England
A peaceful walk around a picturesque lake is contrasted by a steep climb and dramatic views from atop a high ridge. |
Heart of Rocks-Inspiration Point, Chiricahua National Monument, USA
Explore a 'Wonderland of Rocks' on a circuit past weathered stone stacks and pinnacles. |
Helen Lake, Bow Lake, Canada
This high country hike, through flower-filled meadows to an alpine lake, ends atop a ridge with superb all-round views. |
Helvellyn via Striding Edge, Helvellyn, England
A classic approach to England's third highest mountain, with a descent offering spectacular views of high fells. |
Hidden Canyon, Zion Canyon, USA
A steep trail carved into a cliff next to the Great White Throne, an imposing feature of Zion Canyon. |
High Place via Wadi Farasa, Petra, Jordan
A magical walk around an ancient city carved out of red rock. |
Höhbalm, Zermatt, Switzerland
Classic views of the Matterhorn and other majestic peaks from high alpine meadows. |
Huni-Palca, Palca Canyon, Bolivia
Mount Illimani towers in the distance as you walk back in time through a dramatic canyon to the rural life of a Bolivian village. |
Indian Rockhouse-Hazard Cave, Pickett State Park, USA
Striking rock formations, a feature of this remote area of Tennessee, are the major draw of this easy loop. |
Juniper Draw, Cathedral Gorge, USA
A desert hike through a remote gorge past cliffs and fins, with a spur to a viewpoint above eroded side canyons. |
Key Summit, Milford Sound, New Zealand
Dramatic views of mountains and valleys at the start of the classic Routeburn Track. |
Kilauea Iki, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, USA
Cross the floor of 'Little Kilauea' Crater, the site of Hawaii's most furious eruption. |
King's Throne, Kluane National Park, Canada
Climb to an alpine cirque and rock glacier with lake and mountain views before tackling the steep main ridge to the summit. |
Kings Canyon Rim, Kings Canyon, Australia
In the heart of the Australian outback, follow the weathered rim of an impressive sandstone gorge to a lush oasis. |
Kings Creek Falls, Lassen Volcanic National Park, USA
Descend through meadow and forest to a beautiful cascade. |
Kolob Arch, Zion National Park, USA
A descent through beautiful canyon scenery leads to a view of 310 ft Kolob Arch, possibly the largest free-standing arch in the world. |
Lac Blanc, Chamonix, France
Spectacular views across Chamonix Valley of the peaks, spires and glaciers of the Mont Blanc massif. |
Lac d'Estom, Cauterets, France
An easy walk through a beautiful valley, followed by a climb to a lake surrounded by high mountain peaks. |
Lacs Noirs, Chamonix, France
Climb to a wilderness of rock and ice high above the Chamonix Valley. |
Lago de Marbore, Pineta Valley, Spain
A hard climb to a high lake amidst dramatic mountain scenery. |
Lake Agnes and the Beehives, Lake Louise, Canada
Climb to superb views of the mountains and glaciers flanking sublime Lake Louise. |
Lawn Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA
This little-used trail takes hikers into the beautiful Mummy Range to a tranquil high mountain lake. |
Lineham Ridge, Waterton Lakes, Canada
Ascend the highest trail in Waterton for spectacular 360° views over meadow, lakes and miles of mountain peaks. |
Llanos de la Larri, Pineta Valley, Spain
Climb to a meadow set amongst high peaks and descend via a series of cascades. |
Lost Mine, Big Bend, USA
One of the top trails in Texas, this moderate hike in the High Chisos Mountains leads to some of the best views in Big Bend. |
Main Range, Kosciuszko National Park, Australia
Alpine scenery, rocky crags and distant forested ridges on this circuit to Australia's highest mountain. |
Manzanita-Reflection Lakes, Lassen Volcanic National Park, USA
Reflections of snow-flecked peaks on a relaxing walk around two beautiful lakes. |
Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, USA
Discover the majesty of the giant Sequoia trees in Yosemite's largest grove. |
McKittrick Canyon, Guadalupe Mountains, USA
This stunning canyon, carved into the high cliffs of the Guadalupe range, has been called "the most beautiful spot in Texas". |
Medicine Bow Peak, Sugarloaf Recreation Area, USA
Climb to the highest summit in the Snowy Range, enjoying wildflowers, snowfields, and views of distant peaks and lakes. |
Middle Fork of Taylor Creek, Zion National Park, USA
A delightful walk through a beautiful canyon, ending at peaceful Double Arch Alcove. |
Mills Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA
A definitive Rockies trail, encompassing a gushing waterfall, a pristine lake and magnificent mountain views. |
Mirror Lake, Yosemite Valley, USA
A leisurely walk around a pretty meadow and lake, with beautiful views of Half Dome and other granite cliffs. |
Mist Falls, Kings Canyon, USA
A wooded trail alongside the Kings River, past a spectacular view over the canyon, to the seething torrent of Mist Falls. |
Moonlight Track, Queenstown, New Zealand
From Arthur's Point, head through rugged gold-mining country to the old settlement of Sefferstown. |
Mount Abraham via Long Trail, Green Mountains, USA
The view from the top is ample reward for this climb through dense forest. |
Mount Rosea, Grampians National Park, Australia
Magnificent views, sculpted sandstone and a lack of crowds make this arguably the finest hike in the Grampians. |
Mount Scott, Crater Lake, USA
Ascend a mountain trail for superb views of a pristine lake of dazzling blue trapped inside the collapsed summit of a volcano. |
Mount Stapylton, Grampians National Park, Australia
Explore weird and wonderful rock formations on this fascinating climb to a rocky summit. |
Mt Crawford, White Mountains, USA
An extensive panorama of mountains and forested valleys makes this rocky summit one of the finest viewpoints in the White Mountains. |
Mt Jo, Adirondacks, USA
The summit of this small rocky peak has one of the best views for the effort in the Adirondacks. |
Mt LeConte via Alum Cave Trail, Great Smoky Mountains, USA
From Alum Cave Bluffs, climb to the summit of one of the highest mountains in the Smokies for a series of gorgeous views. |
North Kaibab to Roaring Springs, Grand Canyon, USA
From the forests of the North Rim, descend steeply into Roaring Springs Canyon along ledges carved into the sheer limestone cliffs. |
Norway Pass, Mount St Helens, USA
Hike in the blast zone of the 1980 eruption to a stunning view of the Mount St Helens crater across the log-choked waters of Spirit Lake. |
Nu'alolo-Awa'awapuhi, Koke'e State Park, USA
Look down onto remote valleys once cultivated by ancient Hawaiians, surrounded by the steep cliffs of the dramatic Na Pali Coast. |
Ocean View-Fern Creek, Muir Woods, USA
Hike through groves of coast redwood, the world's tallest living thing, at the foot of Mount Tamalpais. |
Owls Head, Adirondacks, USA
A short, easy walk with wonderful views over the High Peaks wilderness. |
Panorama-Big Bear Geyser, Kodachrome Basin, USA
A desert hike past stone pillars and petrified geysers to a high point with far-reaching views of Kodachrome Basin. |
Panorama-Mist, Yosemite Valley, USA
From the stunning views at Glacier Point, descend through the High Sierra past three majestic waterfalls to Yosemite Valley. |
Paradise Valley, Lake Louise, Canada
A definitive Rockies hike, with some of the grandest mountain views you will see anywhere. |
Parker Ridge, Columbia Icefield, Canada
A short, must-do trail as you travel the Icefields Parkway, a spectacular mountain highway between Lake Louise and Jasper. |
Peekaboo Loop, Bryce Canyon, USA
A combination of three of Bryce Canyon's finest trails, offering close-up views of hoodoos and other formations. |
Pigeon House Mountain, Morton National Park, Australia
An interesting climb through forest to fantastic views over the Budawang wilderness area. |
Pikes Peak via Devil's Playground, Pikes Peak, USA
A tough trail full of wildlife, contrast and beauty. It is a hard day, but well worth the effort. |
Pinnacle Mountain-Table Rock, Table Rock State Park, USA
Climb through forests of dazzling fall colors to three panoramic overlooks high in the Cherokee foothills. |
Pipiwai, Haleakala National Park, USA
Climb from a rugged volcanic shoreline through lush, tropical rainforest to two majestic waterfalls. |
Plain of the Six Glaciers, Lake Louise, Canada
Leave behind lush slopes and emerald waters for the desolate beauty of an imposing cirque of rock and ice. |
Puy de Sancy, Le Mont-Dore, France
An undulating trail over a series of extinct volcanoes culminates at the top of the highest peak in the Massif Central. |
Quartz Ridge and Citadel Pass, Banff, Canada
Explore one of the most extensive meadow systems in the Rockies, cloaked with wildflowers in summer. |
Ramparts, Cedar Breaks, USA
A rim trail leading to spectacular viewpoints of colored sandstone formations and canyons carved into the Cedar Breaks amphitheater. |
Rattlesnake Canyon, Kershaw-Ryan State Park, USA
A gently climb rewards you with views of Rainbow Canyon, followed by a scramble beneath imposing cliffs through a side canyon. |
Rattlesnake Gulch, Eldorado Canyon, USA
Climb from the canyon floor, past the ruins of a hotel destroyed in 1912, to a high overlook of the Continental Divide. |
Raven Cliff Falls, Caesars Head State Park, USA
From an overlook of Raven Cliff Falls, continue on to a dramatic swing-bridge over Matthews Creek Gorge. |
Red Track, Bungonia Gorge, Australia
A strenuous hike through a boulder-choked limestone canyon. |
Rim of the Gap-Pinnacle Pass, Jones Gap State Park, USA
A forest climb culminates at a high overlook of Jones Gap, with a rugged descent via slickrock and huge boulders. |
Rob Roy Glacier, Mt Aspiring National Park, New Zealand
Stunning alpine scenery is your reward for this climb to the head of Rob Roy Valley. |
Routeburn Track to Harris Saddle, Glenorchy, New Zealand
One of New Zealand's classic tracks climbs from Routeburn Valley through dramatic alpine scenery to a high mountain pass. |
Ruins Trail, Bandelier National Monument, USA
Explore ancient cliff dwellings and caves carved into the pink, beige and white canyon walls. |
Sentinel Pass and Eiffel Lake, Lake Louise, Canada
Hike through spectacular Rockies scenery, dominated by the Ten Peaks, to a high pass overlooking Paradise Valley. |
Sharp Top, Blue Ridge Parkway, USA
Climb to the summit of this 3,875-ft peak for a 360° view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. |
Sheep Mountain, Kluane National Park, Canada
Lake, river, mountain and glacier combine to dramatic effect in this vast wilderness. |
Siyeh Pass, Glacier National Park, USA
Climb to the highest trail-accessible pass in Glacier for fabulous views of jagged peaks, alpine meadows and verdant valleys. |
Sliding Rock-Hurricane Falls, Tallulah Gorge, USA
Descend from the rim into a world of quartzite rock, high bluffs and waterfalls. |
Sliding Sands, Haleakala National Park, USA
A half-day hike into the alien volcanic landscape of Haleakala's giant summit depression. |
Sliding Sands-Halemau'u, Haleakala National Park, USA
Explore the massive basin at Haleakala's summit, an eerie volcanic landscape of colorful cinder cones. |
South Loop to Griffith Peak, Mount Charleston, USA
A fantastic journey through forests and meadows to one of the highest peaks in southern Nevada.
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South Rim, Big Bend, USA
A varied and dramatic trail, past meadows and rugged peaks, to the high cliffs of the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains. |
St Non's Bay to Porthstinian, St David's, Wales
An easy walk along a stunning stretch of unspoiled coastline, past a succession of inlets, bays and rocky islands. |
Steamers Beach Circuit, Booderee National Park, Australia
A forest walk leading to rocky headland and wonderful secluded beaches. |
Stone Mountain-Wolf Rock, Stone Mountain, USA
Cross a 600-ft granite dome for numerous panoramic views over the North Carolina hills. |
Sunrise-Cathedral Lakes, Yosemite National Park, USA
A high country hike through alpine scenery of lakes and glaciated granite peaks. |
Tennessee Rock, Black Rock Mountain, USA
Climb to the top of Black Rock Mountain and on to a panoramic view of wooded mountains in three States. |
The Deir, Petra, Jordan
Climb through a narrow gorge to a huge monastery cut into the cliff. |
The Iceline, Yoho Valley, Canada
A desolate yet dramatic route beside Emerald Glacier and the President Range, with expansive views across Yoho Valley. |
The Pinnacle, Grampians National Park, Australia
Climb to a high cliff-top viewpoint via the narrow gorges of Grand Canyon and Silent Street. |
Tokopah Falls, Sequoia National Park, USA
Follow the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River to a roaring waterfall tumbling down the walls of a massive granite cirque. |
Tongariro Crossing, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Stunning volcanic scenery on one of the world's best one-day hikes. |
Towers of Paine, Torres del Paine, Chile
Hike and clamber over rocks to see the unforgettable Towers of Paine rising imperiously from glacial cliffs. |
Trail of the Sequoias, Sequoia National Park, USA
Wind through a peaceful forest of giant sequoias, the largest living things on Earth. |
Twin Pinnacles-Listening Rock, Grayson Highlands, USA
Woodland paths lead to rock outcrops with distant views over forested mountain ridges. |
Valley of the Winds, Kata Tjuta, Australia
Find tranquility among the red monoliths of the Olgas. |
Waingongoro Track, Mt Taranaki, New Zealand
Enjoy varied scenery on the lower slopes of a dormant volcano, from waterfalls and rock polls to distant views and lush forest. |
Waldron Ledge-Sulphur Banks, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, USA
Dramatically contrasting scenery at the summit of Kilauea volcano. |
Waterfall, Cloudland Canyon, USA
Descend into a dramatic gorge for close-up views of two beautiful waterfalls. |
West Fork of Oak Creek, Red Rock Wilderness, USA
Take a meandering trail through a beautiful side canyon of towering sandstone cliffs and mixed forest. |
White Dot Trail, Mount Monadnock, USA
Climb to one of the highest summits in southern New England, with distant views of lakes and smaller mountains in all directions. |
White House, Canyon de Chelly, USA
Hike to the bottom of a magnificent canyon and on to one of the best known of the Anasazi cliff dwellings. |
Whitesands Bay to Solva, St David's, Wales
With its rocky outcrops, secluded coves and magnificent sea views, this is one of the finest coastal walks in Britain. |
Wilcox Pass, Columbia Icefield, Canada
The extensive, wild meadows of Wilcox Pass offer fabulous views of the mountains and glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. |
Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch, Paria Canyon Wilderness, USA
A sandy wash gives easy access to dramatic and exquisitely carved slot canyons, deep in the Utah canyonland wilderness. |
Wolfden Loop, Pine Mountain, USA
Georgia's most southerly mountain is a long forested ridge of quartzite, complete with rock outcrops, clear streams and waterfalls. |
Woodland-Gorge Overlook, Fall Creek Falls, USA
An interesting loop with several spurs to a beautiful waterfall and gorge overlooks. |
Woodward-Bear Valley, Point Reyes, USA
A trail through woods and meadows to a secluded stretch of the rugged Pacific coast. |
Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley, USA
Climb to the top of North America's highest waterfall for a panoramic view over Yosemite Valley. |
