10 Epic Winter Hikes
You know you want to brave the cold. Find out where and how with these epic winter hikes all across the U.S.
Winter Hikes: The Condor Gulch to High Peaks Loop, Pinnacles National Park
The Condor Gulch to High Peaks Loop is a 5-6 mile trail in Pinnacles National Park. See the majesty, and maybe a condor or two.
Winter Hikes: Hike Summit Lake in Clearwater Wilderness, Washington
This normally popular trail in Washington, just 70 miles from Seattle, is a lonely wonderland in winter. See how to hike Summit Lake here.
Winter Hikes: Desolation Canyon and Death Valley Super Bloom
Death Valley is, for the most part, a trail-less wonderland to explore at will. So, during this drive, if you spot a particularly beautiful area, stop the car, get out, and go for a jaunt. And the view afforded by climbing above Desolation Canyon (at the end of the hike) will provide a vista of all those blooming hills.
Winter Hikes: Bear Mountain Trail in Sedona, Arizona
Want a thoroughly tough winter hike in Sedona, Arizona? The ascent to Bear Mountain will leave you breathless, but the views will be worth it.
Watch: San Antonio Falls and Mount Baldy in Snow
We highlight a great video of fresh snow and the San Antonio Falls in Angeles National Park. Mount Baldy looms.
Winter Hikes: West Rim Loop in Cloudland Canyon, Georgia
Make sure to hit this hike in winter. The West Rim Loop in Cloudland Canyon is gorgeous, and will take your chilly breath away.
Winter Hikes: South Rim Loop in Big Bend National Park
See incredible views along the South Rim Loop in Big Bend National Park. A 14 mile loop, solitude and the Chisos Mountains await.
Winter Hikes: South Ridge Trail Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park
Backpackers.com — This winter hike is for those who love snow. Cadillac Mountain, at 1,530 feet, is the highest point along the North Atlantic Seaboard, the first place one can watch the sunrise between October 7 and March 6, and has an epic overlook of the Atlantic and surrounding islands. If you’re in Bar Harbor, Maine, or traveling there […]
Watch: Winter Hiking in the Grand Canyon
Want to go winter hiking in the Grand Canyon? This video will lay out all the basics for you to plan the trip. Don’t let the snow stop you.