An incredibly scenic Gardens of Stone bushwalk, which passes the Gordian Knot and Witches Watch lookouts, before descending into Hecates Cauldron. After a side-trip to the Tower of Hope the route exits the valley via Tara Slot and Tara Point.
Although not a very well-known track, the Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway loop is one of the best Blue Mountains bushwalks. It passes several waterfalls, some great lookouts, secluded grottos and a spectacular slot canyon.
A short but scenic bushwalk, the Walls Ledge Loop offers views of the Kanimbla Valley. Combine with Colliers Causeway and Porters Pass for a longer and more challenging loop.
The very short Pink Ledges Trail loop in Dixie National Forest (Utah) provides some up-close views of weathered hoodoos and spires.
Starting and finishing at Leura Station, this challenging loop passes a few waterfalls and lookouts before reaching the fascinating Lindeman Pass (also known as the Forgotten Pass). The steep Copeland Pass provides an exit back up to Leura.
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.
A relatively short but interesting bushwalk along Fortress Ridge in the Blue Mountains. A wide firetrail leads to sweeping views from Fortress Rock, while a more challenging steep track leads to the fascinating Dr Darks Cave.
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.
Goon Goon Dina is an easy and pleasant circuit in Blackdown Tableland National Park, which passes the Ghungalu rock art site. The bushwalk has signage explaining the park’s history and how the Aboriginal people use plants for food and shelter.
A popular, short hike in Capitol Reef National Park, the Hickman Bridge Trail ascends from the trailhead on the highway to a natural bridge. It’s a self-guided nature trail, and a guide available at the trailhead explains what you’ll see along the way.