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Read Guide →Sixteen miles. 4,800 feet of climbing. Iron cables bolted into sheer granite. Half Dome is the bucket-list hike that earns its reputation — and then some. Here's how to prepare, what to expect, and how to make it to the top safely.
Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Jordan Pond Loop proves the point beautifully — a 3.3-mile loop through the kind of flat, expansive, wind-scoured landscape that has its own intense beauty, different in character from alpine scenery but no less compelling. Located at Acadia National
Discover Mather Lodge Nature Trail in Petit Jean State Park, AR. A easy 1.0-mile loop through Arkansas wilderness.
Explore Lowden Lorado Taft Rock River in Oregon, IL. A moderate 5.0-mile loop trail.
Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail is one of Maine's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 7.0 miles of challenging terrain with 1530 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, ME, making
Discover Bear Cave Trail in Petit Jean State Park, AR. A moderate 3.0-mile loop through Arkansas wilderness.
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