The Lowest to Highest Route is a 135 mi / 217 km hike beginning at Badwater Basin in California's Death Valley National Park and ending at the summit of Mount Whitney - the highest point in the Continental United States (but technically you'll end back down at the trailhead since you'll need to get
Timberline Trail Backpacking Guide
The Timberline Trail is a 41.5-mi / 66.8-km loop encircling the 11,250 ft / 3,429 m Mount Hood (called Wy'east by the Multnomah tribe) in Northern Oregon. The trail is commonly started from Timberline Lodge on the southern side of Mount Hood, but there are a number of different trailheads that
Wonderland Trail Backpacking Guide
The Wonderland Trail is a 93-mile (150 km) circuit located in Washington's Mount Rainier National Park with over 23,000 ft / 7,090 m of elevation gain. The trail circumnavigates (goes in a circle around) Mount Rainier, the highest peak in Washington at 14,411 ft / 4,392 m. It's a popular trail
Guide to Hiking the Mount Anne Circuit in Tasmania
The Mount Anne Circuit is named for the 4,669 ft / 1,423 m Mount Anne - the highest peak in Tasmania's Southwest National Park. I would expect the Mount Anne Circuit to circumnavigate Mount Anne (hence the circuit bit), but this track does no such thing. A more appropriate name may be the "Mount
Guide to Hiking Federation Peak in Tasmania
Federation Peak is a remote peak in Tasmania's Eastern Arthur Range. The 4,180 ft / 1,274 m summit is accessible via Farmhouse Creek to the east or via the Western Arthurs to the west. A full traverse of the Arthur Range and exit via Scotts Peak Dam is possible via Federation Peak (or "Feddy" as
Guide to Hiking Frenchmans Cap in Tasmania
Frenchmans Cap is the most prominent peak in Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and located south of Tasmania's Lyell Highway between Queenstown to the west and Derwent Bridge (where most people finish the Overland Track) to the east. As a side trip (or as a continuation if you have a
Guide to Hiking Ball Pass Route in New Zealand
Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury, South Island Length: 18.44 mi / 29.68 km Type: One-way (can road walk 6.2 mi / 10 km to make it a loop) Booking Required: No Permit Required: No Trailhead Location: White Horse Hill Campsite (-43.718630, 170.093276) Trailhead Location:
Guide to Hiking The Western Arthurs Traverse in Tasmania
The Western Arthurs Traverse is a challenging and overall incredible hike in Southwest National Park in Tasmania. Its remote location and the level of experience demanded by this hike makes it an excellent option for anyone looking for an awesome adventure away from the crowds of places like the