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What are some of your favorite hikes in the lower 48 states?
Posted on 1/13/22 at 10:26 am
Posted on 1/13/22 at 10:26 am
I'm looking to go hiking in September and would appreciate some input. Thank you
Posted on 1/13/22 at 10:49 am to jmh5724
Second sky pond. Been twice. Once serene, once during 100mph wind gusts. Both in summer. Was actually warmer in June than in late August. I need to do Black Lake now.
Also loved Glacier Point to Nevada Falls via Panorama Trail in Yosemite.
They are doing timed entry in RMNP again this summer.
Also loved Glacier Point to Nevada Falls via Panorama Trail in Yosemite.
They are doing timed entry in RMNP again this summer.
This post was edited on 1/13/22 at 10:49 am
Posted on 1/13/22 at 12:00 pm to lilibet
Tolmie Peak and Spray Park. - Mt. Rainier Natl. Park (two out and back day hikes originating at Mowich Lake, best during wild flower season in mid to late July)
Sunrise area - Mt. Rainier Natl. Park (multiple day hike options with amazing views of Mt. Rainier, great in early September)
Snowgrass Flats, Pacific Crest Trail, Goat Ridge - Goat Rocks Wilderness Area, Gifford Pinchot Natl. Forest, WA (can be day or multi day hikes)
Pacific Coast - Olympic Natl. Park (60 miles of undeveloped ocean coast within a Natl. Park, with a few gaps, Be sure to use trail, not beach to go around headlands. Highlight areas for day hikes are Shi Shi Beach, Rialto Beach, and Point of the Arches)
Sunrise area - Mt. Rainier Natl. Park (multiple day hike options with amazing views of Mt. Rainier, great in early September)
Snowgrass Flats, Pacific Crest Trail, Goat Ridge - Goat Rocks Wilderness Area, Gifford Pinchot Natl. Forest, WA (can be day or multi day hikes)
Pacific Coast - Olympic Natl. Park (60 miles of undeveloped ocean coast within a Natl. Park, with a few gaps, Be sure to use trail, not beach to go around headlands. Highlight areas for day hikes are Shi Shi Beach, Rialto Beach, and Point of the Arches)
Posted on 1/13/22 at 12:07 pm to Snoop Dawg
quote:Great post, appreciate the details and time of year recommendation.
Tolmie Peak and Spray Park. - Mt. Rainier Natl. Park (two out and back day hikes originating at Mowich Lake, best during wild flower season in mid to late July)
Sunrise area - Mt. Rainier Natl. Park (multiple day hike options with amazing views of Mt. Rainier, great in early September)
Snowgrass Flats, Pacific Crest Trail, Goat Ridge - Goat Rocks Wilderness Area, Gifford Pinchot Natl. Forest, WA (can be day or multi day hikes)
Pacific Coast - Olympic Natl. Park (60 miles of undeveloped ocean coast within a Natl. Park, with a few gaps, Be sure to use trail, not beach to go around headlands. Highlight areas for day hikes are Shi Shi Beach, Rialto Beach, and Point of the Arches)
Posted on 1/13/22 at 1:00 pm to lilibet
If you can get a day permit, climbing Mt. St. Helens is spectacular and a lot of fun. Tons of other great hikes around the mountain as well. It's an incredible and bizarre area.
Posted on 1/14/22 at 2:33 pm to lilibet
Fiery Gizzard in Tennessee was pretty nice. It was recommended here and I am glad I took the advice. Awesome trail
Posted on 1/14/22 at 2:43 pm to lilibet
Oyster Dome hike in Washington state.
... the views at the top are just absolutely stunning
... the views at the top are just absolutely stunning
This post was edited on 1/15/22 at 8:02 am
Posted on 1/14/22 at 4:25 pm to lilibet
Mt. Washington in NH or really anything on that part of the Appalachian Trail. September might be too late, though.
Posted on 1/14/22 at 5:51 pm to lilibet
My favorite ‘popular’ hike is probably Highline Trail in Glacier, or Black Lake or Chasm Lake in RMNP.
My favorite unpopular hike is my special secret.
My favorite unpopular hike is my special secret.
Posted on 1/15/22 at 4:57 pm to lilibet
Zirkel Circle - Steamboat. About 12 mile loop with reward being amazing view of Gilpin Lake.
Posted on 1/15/22 at 6:42 pm to tigercross
I love the Franconia Ridge hike and the Kinsman Ridge hike in the fall. Both offer great views with primitive camping options but also the opportunity to stay at an AMC hut.
Posted on 1/15/22 at 7:08 pm to lilibet
Sky Pond is my favorite in Rockies.
Delta Lake is my favorite in the Tetons
Delta Lake
Delta Lake is my favorite in the Tetons
Delta Lake
This post was edited on 1/15/22 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 1/15/22 at 8:40 pm to lilibet
I don’t remember specific trail names but I hiked a few diff trails around Hurricane ridge (Olympic national park) and that’s some of the most amazing scenery. I could just sit up there and look around all day.
Posted on 1/15/22 at 9:04 pm to lilibet
Triangle peak. Woody Creek/Aspen CO.
Tough but worth the views!
Tough but worth the views!
Posted on 1/17/22 at 10:25 am to RonFNSwanson
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The Narrows at Zion
The best one I’ve been on so far. Did the bottoms up route and made it to the turn around point. All in all, about 8 hours. I can’t imagine only making it to Wall Street though. The first two miles are packed with people. Once you get passed Wall Street it clears up considerably.
Posted on 1/17/22 at 8:22 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
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Oyster Dome hike in Washington state.
... the views at the top are just absolutely stunning
That's exactly what my view looked like on top of Oyster Dome
Posted on 1/19/22 at 9:15 am to lilibet
I really enjoyed Cleatwood Cove trail in Crater lake National Park. The hike itself was pretty decent and strenuous but the payoff was the lake at the bottom. It's a gorgeous lake.
You can take a dive in to cool off from the hike. And then just sit there and stare into the vastness of the lake for reflction.
You can take a dive in to cool off from the hike. And then just sit there and stare into the vastness of the lake for reflction.
This post was edited on 1/19/22 at 9:17 am
Posted on 1/19/22 at 5:14 pm to lilibet
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