Ireland County Galway
Sweeping views on the Diamond Hill loop
The popular Diamond Hill Loop in Connemara National Park offers great views from the 442m peak over the Ballynakill Harbour, Kylemore Lough and the Twelve Bens.
Ireland County Mayo
Conquering Croagh Patrick on a cold and wet pilgrimage
Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holiest mountain, attracts over 100,000 hikers annually. In clear weather the 764m summit offers sweeping views over the picturesque Clew Bay.
USA Utah
The short but scenic Grand Wash hike in Capitol Reef
The popular and easy Grand Wash hike in Capitol Reef offers stunning canyon views, with the highlight being the Narrows slot canyon near the middle.
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A short hike to the Wild Horse Window natural bridge
The Wild Horse Window hike leads to a large cave with a natural skylight, and sweeping views along the way. Most of the hike follows a cairned route.
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Spectacular scenery and rock art on the Horseshoe Canyon hike
A spectacular hike through the Horseshoe Canyon in Canyonlands National Park. The route passes three Native American rock art sites before culminating at the renowned Great Gallery site.
Australia Northern Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)
Acacia Ridge – a short Arkaroola walk with awesome views
Considered one of the “must do” bushwalks at Arkaroola, the Acacia Ridge walk offers magnificent 360-degree views from the top of the ridge. It’s best done as an early morning or late afternoon bushwalk.
Australia Northern Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)
The scenic Oppaminda Nudlamutana hike with a small twist
The Oppaminda Nudlamutana bushwalk in the northern Flinders Ranges connects the Oodnaminta Track and Oppaminda Trail. The route passes through the Gammon Ranges and traverses Mount Warren Hastings, which offers spectacular views. A twist on the standard route takes an off-track detour over an additional peak.
Australia Northern Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)
A stunning sunset from the Griselda Hill bushwalk at Arkaroola
A short but steep trail up Griselda Hill (just above Arkaroola Village) offers stunning 360-degree views. The very last part of the trail involves a scramble to the rocky summit.
Australia Central Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)
Mount Ohlssen Bagge – the best views for least effort
Mount Ohlssen Bagge is one of three peaks in the Wilpena Pound Range that has a trail to the top. The relatively short but steep walk offers spectacular, 360-degree views from the summit.
Australia Central Flinders Ranges South Australia (SA)
Sweeping Flinders Ranges views from Rawnsley Bluff
The bushwalk to Rawnsley Bluff in the Flinders Ranges offers a number of impressive lookout points, featuring views of the Elder and Chace Ranges. It’s a relatively easy walk with one short but steep section.