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World's Best Hikes

From Tibet to Peru, 20 Holy Grail Trails for Your Bucket List

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World's Best Hikes: 20 Epic Trails

We looked for walks that travel deeper into a location’s history and culture. Sure, there’s outdoor adventure on each of these 20 hikes, but the trails also tell a rich story.
World's Best Hikes: Classic Trails

Over the last decade, author Peter Potterfield has hiked more than 10,000 miles on six continents to research this list. We present the world's 15 best hikes, including Patagonia, Newfoundland, Petra, and more.
Best Day Hikes in the Parks

Every national park has places of beauty, but certain legendary parks contain sights so compelling that people make it a lifetime goal to see them at least once.

Send Us Your Best Hiking Photos!

Hiking to an incredible view is one of life's great pleasures. Send us your hard-won trail photos and they could be published in an upcoming gallery.

National Parks by National Geographic

Plan a trip to a national park, discover park secrets, and view beautiful park photos.
Trails by National Geographic

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