USA Utah
Slot canyons and waterfalls on the Kanarra Falls hike
One of Southern Utah’s most iconic trails, the Kanarra Falls hike goes through two spectacular sandstone slot canyons and passes multiple cascades and waterfalls.
Australia Newnes Plateau NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Spectacular views and endless pagodas above the Wolgan Loops
A spectacular bushwalk through pagoda country in the Gardens of Stone; the route visits Point Green above the Wolgan Loops, before descending to the Wolgan Falls and completing the loop via more cliff-top vantage points.
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North
A less-trodden West Head route from Halletts Beach to Refuge Bay
A strenuous but rewarding off-track West Head bushwalk which descends from the Wallaroo Trail to Cottage Rock and Halletts Beach, before returning via Refuge Bay.
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North
The under-rated and surprisingly pleasant Manly Dam loop
The Manly Dam Loop is a popular bushwalking (and mountain-biking) track in Sydney’s north. It offers some nice views, a waterfall and diverse vegetation despite being surrounded by suburbia.
Australia Queensland South East - Brisbane and Gold Coast
Ships Stern Circuit – a scenic loop with views and waterfalls
The Ships Stern Circuit in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park offers a great mix of lookouts and waterfalls, and a variety of flora from rainforest to eucalypt forest.
Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Australia NSW
Down to the majestic Canoe Creek bend on the Colo and into the Bad Bit
This three-day Wollemi bushwalk comes in two parts: a relatively easy descent to the Colo River via Canoe Creek Pass and along the river to Pass 17b. And an arduous ascent of Pass 17b to explore the area around Savage RIdge.
Thailand Central region
Cascades and gibbons on the Khao Yai National Park Nature Trail 2
The 160th Anniversary Thai-German Friendship Trail (Nature Trail 2) follows the Lam Ta Khong stream between the Pha Kluai Mai Campground and Haew Suwat Waterfall. It offers multiple cascades, interesting flora and a chance to see animals including gibbons and hornbills.
Australia Newnes Plateau NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Rocky Creek Canyon delights with jumps, slides and spectacular slots
One of the most spectacular non-technical canyons around Sydney, the relatively short Rocky Creek Canyon offers multiple water-jumps, water slides and narrow and enchanting slots.
Australia NSW Valley Heights Western Sydney & Blue Mountains
Wandering along a creek on the Valley Heights Firetrail Loop
A fun, partly off-track Blue Mountains bushwalk in Valley Heights that follows a creek past small cascades and swimming holes. (You can also follow the firetrail but that wouldn’t be as much fun!)
Australia NSW Sydney - Macarthur (South West)
Secluded pools along O’Hares Creek from the Victoria Road Trail
A largely off-track loop along O’Hares Creek from the Victoria Road Trail up to the Jingga Pool, which passes secluded pools, cascades and tall sandstone cliffs.