The World's Top Hiking Trails with Breathtaking Views
If you love hiking and the outdoors, there are some breathtaking trails out there that are worth the trip. In my list, I've added some of the most famous and challenging hiking trails in the world, including Angels Landing, Haiku Stairs and Sentinel ...
Angel's Landing is known for its thrilling and challenging hike in Zion Canyon. The trail ascends steeply with sections aided by chains for safety, leading up to a narrow ridge with 1,500-foot drop-offs on both sides. From the summit, hikers enjoy pa...
The Half Dome Trail is the ultimate adventure trail in Yosemite National Park. It's a tough cookie, stretching around 14 to 16 miles round trip, with a heart-pounding climb up cables to reach the top. Along the way, soak in jaw-dropping views of Yose...
It doesn't get more beautiful or rewarding than this. The breathtaking Kalalau Trail spans 11 miles along the rugged Na Pali Coast on Kauai. Starting at Ke'e Beach, the trail goes through lush valleys, sea cliffs, and narrow ridges, showing off the b...
Hikers love “The Narrows”, where they journey through the breathtakingly narrow passage of Zion Canyon, with amazing views of the Virgin River and the Navajo sandstone cliffs.
The ultimate hiking adventure is found in Oahu, Hawaii where hikers climb nearly 4,000 steps up the Ko'olau Mountain Range, offering breathtaking views of lush valleys, waterfalls, and the Pacific Ocean.
The Precipice Trail in Acadia National Park is another famous place to hike that ascends Champlain Mountain. The trail provides stunning views of Frenchman Bay and the rugged coastline of Maine's Mount Desert Island.
If you're not a hiker, this next trail may change your mind. The beautiful views of the landscape of the Havasupai Reservation cannot be matched.
Sentinel Dome is a relatively easy hike with rewarding views in Yosemite. The trail ascends slowly through a forest of giant sequoias before reaching the dome's summit. From here, hikers will enjoy a 360-degree panorama that includes Yosemite Valley,...
The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim hike is a bucket-list hike that goes all the way from the North Rim to the South Rim, covering approximately 21 miles. Hikers descend into the canyon from the North Kaibab Trail, cross the Colorado River, and then end at t...
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is New Zealand's most famous day hike it take you through volcanic terrain in Tongariro National Park. The 12-mile trek passes emerald lakes and steaming vents, and the beautiful Mt. Ngauruhoe, that was featured as Mount...
The Mount Fitz Roy hike in Patagonia is a challenging trek that rewards adventurers with jaw-dropping views of one of the world's most iconic peaks. The trail starts from El Chaltén and takes you through forests and glacial valleys before ascending t...
The Inca Trail is a legendary trek through the Andes Mountains to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. This 26-mile trail follows original Incan pathways, passing through high mountain passes and Incan ruins.
The Torres del Paine Circuit is a world-renowned trek in Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. This 52-mile loop circles the park's granite towers, glacial lakes, and sweeping valleys.
The Laugavegur Trail in Iceland is a beautiful 34-mile trek through some of the country’s most dramatic landscapes. On this hike, you’ll be treated to panoramic views of volcanoes, glaciers, and the famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano.
The Mount Tallac Trail in California is located near South Lake Tahoe in Desolation Wilderness. This trail is 9.6 miles, out and back with beautiful views of Fallen Leaf Lake. The summit comes in at 9,735 feet above sea level and offers gorgeous view...
The Otter Trail is a five-day hiking trail that treks along South Africa’s beautiful coastline. The Otter trails is known for its amazing coastal walks. But expect there to be rugged terrain.