USA California
A short and varied loop to Barker Dam in Joshua Tree
The Barker Dam trail is a relatively short and easy loop hike that goes to the Barker Dam (Big Horn Dam), which was built in 1900 to provide water for cattle.
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga
Exploring waterfalls and waterholes along Green Point Creek
A short but very picturesque walk along Green Point Creek near Pearl Beach, which passes a waterfall and tranquil waterhole.
Australia Queensland South East - Brisbane and Gold Coast
River crossings and waterfalls along the West Canungra Creek Circuit
Muddy tracks and wet feet from multiple creek crossings is part of the fun on the West Canungra Creek Circuit. The reward is some stunning rainforest scenery and waterfalls as you follow the West Canungra Creek upstream from the Yerralahla Pool.
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland
Hiking the Bump Track to Big Mowbray Falls
A partly-easy (along the Bump Track) and partly-hard route in the Mowbray National Park to the Big Mowbray Falls.
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland
Giant fig trees and cascades on the Mossman Gorge Rainforest Circuit
A popular Daintree bushwalk, the Mossman Gorge Rainforest Circuit passes a swimming hole on the Mossman River, many giant fig trees and cascades along Rex Creek.
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland
Nandroya Falls Loop – leeches, rainforest and waterfalls
The Nandroya Falls Loop bushwalk in the Wooroonooran National Park passes some small cascades, with the destination being a spectacular plunge waterfall and large swimming hole.
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland
Climbing Walshs Pyramid for one of the best views around Cairns
The very distinctive Walshs Pyramid is about 30min south of Cairns. The steep climb up the summit rewards with sweeping views over the Atherton Tablelands and surrounding peaks.
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland
Cascades and swimming holes along the Davies Creek Falls circuit track
A short loop walk in the Dinden National Park (an hour from Cairns), the Davies Creek Falls circuit track combines great views, a waterfall and many idyllic swimming holes.
Australia Illawarra NSW
Waterfalls and rainforest along the Clover Hill Trail in Macquarie Pass NP
The Clover Hill Trail combines an easy walk along an old forestry road, followed by a challenging scramble through rainforest. It passes four waterfalls and some nice swimming holes.
Australia Central Coast Kariong NSW
Spion Kop – a stunning lookout over Woy Woy Bay
The bushwalk from Woy Woy to Point Clare in Brisbane Water National Park has some great views from the Koolewong Ridge. A side-trip to Spion Kop offers an even more spectacular lookout.