USA California
Spectacular Joshua Tree views from Ryan Mountain
One of the most popular hikes in Joshua Tree National Park, Ryan Mountain delivers spectacular 360-degrees views. The steep trail is best hiked at sunrise or sunset!
Australia NSW Snowy Monaro
Stunning views from a sunset hike to Mount Kosciuszko (Kunama Namadgi)
Enjoy the views from Australia’s highest mountain without the crowds… the Mount Kosciuszko sunset hike is a relatively easy walk offering some stunning alpine scenery.
Australia NSW Snowy Monaro
The scenic Dead Horse Gap & Thredbo River loop
Combining the Dead Horse Gap walking track and Thredbo River Track makes a very scenic loop walk from Thredbo. Enjoy varied scenery and some sweeping alpine views.
Australia Central West NSW
Catching the sunset from Belougery Split Rock in the Warrumbungles
A short but challenging loop walk, the Belougery Split Rock track in Warrumbungle National Park offers spectacular views from the top of an ancient lava dome.
Australia NSW South Coast
Catching the sunset from Pigeon House Mountain (Didthul)
Pigeon House Mountain or Didthul is one of the best walks in Morton National Park and on the south coast. The steep climb culminates in a set of steel stairs, with stunning views from the 720m high summit.
Switzerland Valais
Climbing Mont Buet from Lac d’Émosson on the Dinosaur Hike
A challenging alpine walk from Lac Emosson to the Mont Buet peak (3,096m asl). The trail passes two high-altitude lakes and 250m year-old dinosaur footprints.
Hong Kong New Territories
Sharp Peak (Nam She Tsim) – one of the toughest HK peaks
Sharp Peak (468m) in the Hong Kong New Territories is a challenging hike on a steep and rough trail – but it delivers some stunning views over moutains peaks and secluded beaches.
Hong Kong Lantau Island
Hiking the Lantau Trail – Mui Wo to the Big Buddha
Mui Wo to the Big Buddha at Ngong Ping (Lantau Trail Stages 1-3) is a strenuous but rewarding hike. It offers some spectacular views of the mountains and coast of Hong Kong’s Lantau Island.
New Zealand North Island
Ridge Track, Whakapapa
The Ridge Track goes up the ridge behind the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre, offering views of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu from the top.
New Zealand North Island
Round the Mountain (Ruapehu, NZ)
Round the Mountain is a challenging and undulating multi-day track that circles Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand’s North Island, traversing a mix of desert and forest landscapes.