Posted on 19 November 2008
Pine Mountain, Georgia
Trail Name:
Wolfden Loop
Summary:
Georgia’s most southerly mountain is a long forested ridge of quartzite, complete with rock outcrops, clear streams and waterfalls.
Trail Description
Rising above the surrounding flat lands of the Piedmont region, this southern-most thrust of the Appalachian Mountain chain brings a variety of mountain habitats to west central Georgia. You would not expect [...]
Posted on 18 November 2008
Koke’e State Park, Hawaii
Trail Name:
Nu’alolo-Awa’awapuhi
Summary:
Look down onto remote valleys once cultivated by ancient Hawaiians, surrounded by the steep cliffs of the dramatic Na Pali Coast.
Highly Recommended One Day Hike
Trail Description
The famed Na Pali Coast, a rugged place of treacherous pali (cliffs), green ridges and lush valleys opening out to the ocean. No roads run here, [...]
Posted on 17 November 2008
Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico
Trail Name:
Ruins Trail
Summary:
Explore ancient cliff dwellings and caves carved into the pink, beige and white canyon walls.
Trail Description
Bandelier National Monument, named after the Swiss-born anthropologist who researched this area in the 1880s, protects one of the largest concentrations of archaeological sites in the American south-west. There are thousands of sites within [...]
Posted on 16 November 2008
Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico
Trail Name:
Falls Trail
Summary:
Descend through a lush canyon past plunging waterfalls to White Rock Canyon and the Rio Grande.
Trail Description
On the Pajarito Plateau, within the Jemez Mountains of north central New Mexico, lies Bandelier National Monument. Bordered to the south-east by the Rio Grande, this wilderness of scoured canyons and high mesas [...]
Posted on 15 November 2008
Providence Canyon, Georgia
Trail Name:
Canyon Loop
Summary:
Often referred to as Georgia’s Grand Canyon, Providence Canyon offers hikers a unique setting of strikingly-colored gullies.
Trail Description
In the early 1800’s, the rolling hills of south-western Georgia were cleared for timber production and farming. Because of the soft, sandy soils and the unique topography, erosion gullies quickly formed. By the early [...]
Posted on 14 November 2008
Guadalupe Mountains, Texas
Trail Name:
Guadalupe Peak
Summary:
The reward for this strenuous climb is attaining the summit of the highest mountain in Texas, 8,749-ft Guadalupe Peak.
Trail Description
The Park protects the southern portion of the Guadalupe Mountains that continue north for 50 miles. The best-known landmark of the range is El Capitan, but this towering cliff is not the [...]
Posted on 13 November 2008
Guadalupe Mountains, Texas
Trail Name:
McKittrick Canyon
Summary:
This stunning canyon, carved into the high cliffs of the Guadalupe range, has been called “the most beautiful spot in Texas”.
Highly Recommended One Day Hike
Trail Description
From the highway, the Park appears to consist of desert interrupted by a towering wall of high limestone cliffs. But hike through the twists and turns [...]
Posted on 12 November 2008
Big Bend, Texas
Trail Name:
South Rim
Summary:
A varied and dramatic trail, past meadows and rugged peaks, to the high cliffs of the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains.
Trail Description
The High Chisos Complex is a network of trails that climb out of the Chisos Basin and lead to the South Rim on the south-western edge of the Chisos [...]
Posted on 11 November 2008
Big Bend, Texas
Trail Name:
Lost Mine
Summary:
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.
Highly Recommended One Day Hike
Trail Description
At the northern end of the Chihuahuan Desert, this huge, remote National Park is named after the bend in the Rio Grande [...]
Posted on 10 November 2008
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Trail Name:
North Kaibab to Roaring Springs
Summary:
From the forests of the North Rim, descend steeply into Roaring Springs Canyon along ledges carved into the sheer limestone cliffs.
Trail Description
The Grand Canyon. An awe-inspiring chasm, carved from the earth by the mighty Colorado over millions of years. A land of ever-changing colors, sheer cliffs, gorges, massive [...]
Posted on 09 November 2008
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Trail Name:
Bright Angel to Plateau Point
Summary:
Descend into the world’s largest chasm to the very edge of the Inner Gorge.
Trail Description
One of the world’s great natural wonders, the Grand Canyon defies description - no words can do it justice. As you stand at the edge and stare across the 10-mile wide gorge, it is [...]
Hiking Books
Posted on 27 September 2008
On this side of the mountains, I seem to be slogging through snow and rain at least until June. In fact, I usually encounter patches of snow year round. It gets tiresome. I find myself daydreaming about a warm dry trail… Laurie and I decided to do something about it on Saturday, [...]
Hiking Gears
Posted on 28 August 2008
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
A tent is basically portable shelter that gives you protection from the surrounding environment. It protects you from rain, snow, wind, the sun, the cold, insects, and more. It’s also the focal point of any campsite and most, if not all, campsite activities center around the tent. So, having the proper [...]
Hiking Info
Posted on 15 August 2008
If you are camping, hiking, biking, skiing, trail riding or simply walking on a quiet trail through acres of high country forests you are an uninvited guest there. It is the home of deer, hummingbirds, rabbits, moles, hawks and eagles, salmon streams, snakes, beetles, elk, bears and mountain lions.
We’re sure most of these creatures [...]
Hiking Trails
Posted on 19 November 2008
Pine Mountain, Georgia
Trail Name:
Wolfden Loop
Summary:
Georgia’s most southerly mountain is a long forested ridge of quartzite, complete with rock outcrops, clear streams and waterfalls.
Trail Description
Rising above the surrounding flat lands of the Piedmont region, this southern-most thrust of the Appalachian Mountain chain brings a variety of mountain habitats to west central Georgia. You would not expect [...]
Argentina Trails
Posted on 21 October 2008
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
Trail Name:
Bahia Lapataia
Summary:
A coastal walk between two beautiful bays on the southern shore of the Land of Fire, one of the remotest regions on earth.
Trail Description
Tierra del Fuego, the Land of Fire, is an island divided between Chile and Argentina at the southern tip of South America. Ushuaia, on the south coast [...]
Australia
Posted on 03 November 2008
Kings Canyon, Red Center
Trail Name:
Kings Canyon Rim
Summary:
In the heart of the Australian outback, follow the weathered rim of an impressive sandstone gorge to a lush oasis.
Trail Description
Kings Canyon is a dramatic gorge of vertical sandstone cliffs formed over millions of years. The rim trail provides many views over the 330 ft/100 m sheer walls - [...]
Bolivia Trails
Posted on 05 October 2008
Palca Canyon, La Paz
Trail Name:
Huni-Palca
Summary:
Mount Illimani towers in the distance as you walk back in time through a dramatic canyon to the rural life of a Bolivian village.
Highly Recommended One Day Hike
Trail Description
It is almost certain that La Paz will be your starting point. The highest capital in the world is an amazing sight: a [...]
Canada Trails
Posted on 05 November 2008
Lake O’Hara, British Columbia
Trail Name:
Alpine Circuit
Summary:
Experience some of the finest hiking in the Canadian Rockies on a dramatic high country route past jagged peaks and glacial lakes.
Outstanding One Day Hike of the World
Trail Description
Numerous alpine lakes, wildflower-covered meadows and jagged peaks surround beautiful Lake O’Hara. The whole area is crisscrossed with short trails, giving many [...]
Chile Trails
Posted on 04 October 2008
Torres del Paine, Patagonia
Trail Name:
Towers of Paine
Summary:
Hike and clamber over rocks to see the unforgettable Towers of Paine rising imperiously from glacial cliffs.
Outstanding One Day Hike of the World
Trail Description
The Towers of Paine resemble three mammoth tombstones rising from the rugged hills and snow-coated mountains of Patagonia. At a height of 3,000 ft, they [...]
France Trails
Posted on 07 October 2008
Cauterets, Pyrenees
Trail Name:
Lac d’Estom
Summary:
An easy walk through a beautiful valley, followed by a climb to a lake surrounded by high mountain peaks.
Trail Description
The National Park is divided into six valleys: Aure, Aspe, Azun, Cauterets, Luz (including Cirque du Gavarnie) and Ossau. This hike is within Vallee de Cauterets, actually a series of valleys surrounded by [...]
Jordan Trails
Posted on 12 October 2008
Petra, South Jordan
Trail Name:
The Deir
Summary:
Climb through a narrow gorge to a huge monastery cut into the cliff.
Trail Description
Petra is renowned for the delightful Treasury at the end of the Siq. Its exquisitely carved façade was known throughout the ancient world, as well as the modern one. The other significant monument in Petra is the Deir, [...]
New Zealand Trails
Posted on 01 November 2008
Mt Taranaki, North Island
Trail Name:
Waingongoro Track
Summary:
Enjoy varied scenery on the lower slopes of a dormant volcano, from waterfalls and rock polls to distant views and lush forest.
Trail Description
Mt Taranaki, also known as Mt Egmont, dominates the prominent headland in the west of North Island. The National Park has 140 km of tracks, including multi-day high- [...]
Spain Trails
Posted on 09 October 2008
Pineta Valley, Pyrenees
Trail Name:
Llanos de la Larri
Summary:
Climb to a meadow set amongst high peaks and descend via a series of cascades.
Trail Description
The National Park is divided into four sectors: Valle de Pineta, Valle de Escuain (information at Tella), Canon de Anisclo (information at Escalona), and Valle de Ordesa (information at Torla). This trail is in the [...]
UK Trails
Posted on 28 September 2008
Brecon Beacons, South Wales
Trail Name:
Beacons Horseshoe
Summary:
A strenuous but highly enjoyable ridge walk that summits the three main peaks of the Brecon Beacons.
Trail Description
Brecon Beacons National Park encompasses the Black Mountains to the east; Fforest Fawr and the Black Mountain to the west; and the central range of the Brecon Beacons, a steep ridge rising to [...]
USA Trails
Posted on 19 November 2008
Pine Mountain, Georgia
Trail Name:
Wolfden Loop
Summary:
Georgia’s most southerly mountain is a long forested ridge of quartzite, complete with rock outcrops, clear streams and waterfalls.
Trail Description
Rising above the surrounding flat lands of the Piedmont region, this southern-most thrust of the Appalachian Mountain chain brings a variety of mountain habitats to west central Georgia. You would not expect [...]
Hiking Trips
Posted on 30 September 2008
Rob and I headed to Mount Rainier confident that we’d be able break out above the clouds into the glorious sunshine. Well, at least I was confident. I kept telling him, “In all my hikes up to Camp Muir, I’ve never not broken out!”
We hit the trail just before 11:00 am, and soon [...]
USA Hiking Trips
Posted on 30 September 2008
Rob and I headed to Mount Rainier confident that we’d be able break out above the clouds into the glorious sunshine. Well, at least I was confident. I kept telling him, “In all my hikes up to Camp Muir, I’ve never not broken out!”
We hit the trail just before 11:00 am, and soon [...]
