USA California
Inspiration Point (Yosemite)
Inspiration Point in Yosemite is a popular trail (in summer), providing great views over the Yosemite Valley, El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall.
USA Nevada
Mummy Mountain (Spring Mountains)
A partly off-track hike and scramble to Mummy Mountain (5,515m / 11,533 ft), the second highest mountain in the Spring Mountains. Sweeping views from the summit.
USA Nevada
Cathedral Rock (Spring Mountains)
The short hike to Cathedral Rock in the Mount Charleston Wilderness provides a great view over Mt Charleston and down Kyle Canyon towards Las Vegas.
USA California
Clouds Rest and Sunrise Lakes (Yosemite)
A long loop walk through Yosemite, which traverses Clouds Rest, before returning via thr Sunrise Lakes. It could be done as an overnight hike, and extended to include Half Dome.
USA California
Dante’s View hike (Death Valley)
A short hiking trail from Dante’s View takes you to the edge of the cliffline, from where there are panoramic views over Death Valley.
USA California
Badlands Loop from Zabriskie Point
The Badlands Loop in Death Valley takes you through the gullies, gulches and spectacular rock formations below Zabriskie Point.
USA California
Badwater Basin hike
A very flat and very exposed hike across the saltflat at Badwater Basin, the lowest spot in the USA
USA California
Telescope Peak Hike, Death Valley
Telescope Peak (11,049 ft / 3,368m) is the highest peak in Death Valley, with a well-established route to the summit from Mahogany Flat campground.
USA Utah
West Rim Trail and Emerald Pool
The West Rim trail is one one of the longer day walks in Zion National Park, descending from Lava Point along the Horse Pasture Plateau to the floor of Zion Canyon.
USA Utah
Zion Canyon Overlook
Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park is a short but scenic walk just off the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, which ends with an impressive view over lower Zion Canyon.