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Up for a challenge? This 3-mile climb in Cherokee National Forest promises some of the best mountain views imaginable.

Cooler weather, vibrant foliage, pumpkin everything – fall is hard to beat. In much of the U.S., it’s the Goldilocks season: not too hot, not too cold. You’ll also find smaller crowds and better ...

Hiking Humpback Rocks – a popular trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway – is not easy, but those who get to the top claim it’s worth it. They sprawl on giant slabs of rock, recovering from the effort and ...

The out-and-back trail takes hikers to the top of Old Furnace State Park’s Half Hill with its two-state views of northeastern Connecticut into Rhode Island. The Connecticut Forest & Park Association’s ...

No cell service means I don't have the urge to pick up my phone while hiking. But that might not last much longer.

Well perhaps, I think, five hours into a hike in the Glyderau mountains of north-west Wales. After 15 minutes of zigzagging up a steep scree-slope my quads have begun to protest. On most hikes this is ...

This is one of the most rewarding North Carolina hiking trails that takes you through the Pisgah National Forest and to an amazing view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Skip the crowded High Peaks this fall. This secret Adirondack trail near Keene offers brilliant autumn colors, panoramic views, and peaceful solitude.