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Mud and Mosquitoes on the Everglades Bayshore Loop
The Bayshore Loop in the Everglades looks like an easy trail on the map – but be prepared for deep water, mud and relentless mosquitoes for most of the year.
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A steep hike to a stunning Glacier Point sunrise
An early morning start to tackle the steep hike up the Four Mile Trail to Glacier Point in Yosemite. A spectacular sunrise and views of Half Dome and the Yosemite Valley from the top.
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A strenuous Yosemite hike along the Chilnualna Falls Trail
A great walk to avoid the crowds of Yosemite Valley, the Chilnualna Falls Trail climbs steeply up past multiple cascades. Nice swimming holes and views at the top.
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Big views from the short but steep climb up Moro Rock
A short but steep climb to the top of Moro Rock in Sequoia National Park, a 6,725 feet (2,050m) granite dome. The summit offers spectacular, 360-degree views.
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Majestic views from Big Baldy in Kings Canyon National Park
A relatively short and easy walk in the Grant Grove area of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Big Baldy offers some stunning views over the Sierra Mountains and out towards Fresno. Continue along the ridge beyond the summit for the best views.
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Exploring the shady Ice Box Canyon in Red Rock Canyon
It’s not one of the most spectacular hikes in Red Rock Canyon – but Ice Box Canyon is a good choice on a hot day, as part of the trail is through a shaded and cool canyon.
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Timber Creek Overlook – a small hike with big views
A short hike in the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park, the Timber Creek Overlook delivers some big, sweeping views from the end of the trail.
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Hoodoos on the Pink Ledges Trail in Dixie Forest
The very short Pink Ledges Trail loop in Dixie National Forest (Utah) provides some up-close views of weathered hoodoos and spires.
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Mossy Cave Trail – a surprisingly popular Bryce Canyon hike
A very short and increasingly popular Bryce Canyon hike, the Mossy Cave Trail passes a small waterfall on the way to a not-very-exciting rock overhang.
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Dramatic scenery on the Panorama Trail in Kodachrome Basin
The longest trail in Kodachrome Basin State Park, the Panorama Trail visits Panorama Point and Cool Cave, as well as some of the 67 monolithic stone spires for which the park is known.