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What makes a good hiking trail?
All hiking is worth doing in our opinion, but some trails are extra special – here’s how to find the best ones
I know you didn’t drop it, but pick up that trash on the trail
If you’ve been hiking past trash on the trail for years, it’s time to pick it up – here’s why
How to choose a hiking trail in 10 easy steps
We walk you through the steps of how to choose a hiking trail to help you find your next great adventure, and put your hiking boots to the test
Hiking trail signs: what they mean and how to use them
We offer a quick guide to some common hiking trail signs – and a few other types of markers – so you can use them to your advantage on your walks and hikes
Best hikes in Shenandoah National Park: a mid-Atlantic oasis
The best hikes in Shenandoah National Park deliver shaded forest trails, cascading waterfalls, rocky lookouts and sections of the historic Appalachian Trail
What is a switchback in hiking? And why can't you cut them?
What is a switchback in hiking? We explain why the long and winding road is better for you and your environment
How to find hiking trails
We share our top sources for how to find hiking trails so you can head out on your adventures with all the information you need on trailheads, distance and difficulty
Best hikes in Vail, Colorado: when the snow has melted, these ski slopes are a hiker's paradise
The best hikes in Vail, Colorado showcase forested hiking trails featuring carpets of wildflowers and turquoise alpine lakes
