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Shenandoah National Park: Old Rag Mountain

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Navigate switchbacks, boulder scrambles, and rock mazes on this 8.6-mile loop that ascends Old Rag Mountain, one of Shenandoah's most famous peaks.

Acadia National Park: Sargent Mountain

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Ascend Acadia's second tallest peak on this 4-miler, which features panoramas that stretch from rocky coastal shores to a distant blue Atlantic horizon.

Minneapolis: Pike Island Loop

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Catch the light rail to this loop to see the confluence of two rivers and circle a lush island in the heart of the Twin Cities.

Colorado 14ers: Grays Peak and Torreys Peak

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Catch big summit views—twice—on this popular hike to a pair of Front Range peaks—just an hour’s drive from Denver .

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Wetherill Canyon

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Squeeze through 10.4 miles of sheer-walled sandstone passages.

Phoenix, AZ: Hieroglyphic Canyon

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This 3-mile out-and-back in the Superstition Mountains climbs gently through ocotillo and saguaro cacti to Hieroglyphic Canyon's mysterious petroglyphs.

Mt. Cammerer Fire Tower Trip gone Awry

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Arkansas River: Stone Bridge to Rincon

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This section is 19.4 miles long. With milder whitewater, this section is a great beginner level and family run and is also known for abundant fishing opportunities. See caution for Salida Low Head. Provided by the AHRA .

San Bernardino Mountains 9 Peak Loop

Submitted by: Travis
A challenging hike of 9 peaks in the San Gorgonio Wilderness ofthe San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. 20 miles round trip and 8,300 feet elevation gain. Please e-mail if you have any comments or Questions: trav_and_jenn@hotmail.com Check out my website to see some of the many other hikes I have done: www.gpsmountaineering.com/

Virginia Beach: Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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San Bernardino Mountains 9 Peak Loop

Phoenix: Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area

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Find an oasis in the barren Sonoran landscape on this 1.75-mile hike along a restored riparian corridor of the Salt River.

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Try a stunning new hike–or two thrilling classics–in the Colorado Rockies' top spot for big backpacking adventures.

Half the Weight, Twice the Fun: Hike the John Muir Trail

Find out what happens when four people hike the 221-mile John Muir Trail in just a week. Then learn how to bag the classic in more sensible lightweight fashion.