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Great Redwood
New Redwood-laden accessible hiking trails open in California's Santa Cruz Mountains

By Will Symons Published

The new trails are aimed at novice hikers and feature forgiving terrain and short loops

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Female hiker descending to Lake de Melo
Six of Europe’s most challenging hiking trails have been revealed: which one is going on your bucket list?

By Charlie Lyon Published

National Geographic has named six trails for the pluckiest of hikers, including high-risk Corsican scrambles and wild Scottish bothy treks. Are you determined enough to take one on?

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Man hiking at Pico do Arieiro at sunset, Madeira, Portugal
Hikers face fines if they do not pay a fee to walk 30 of Madeira's walking trails, including Pico do Arieiro

By Fiona Russell Published

Tourists visiting Madeira face €50 fines if they dodge hiking trail surcharge

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Mist Trail Yosemite
Have your say on this iconic Yosemite hiking trail, as officials ask for feedback

By Will Symons Published

Officials want feedback on the safety and overall visitor experience of the dazzling Mist Trail Corridor

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Sweden's Stockholm archipelago
New hiking trail links 21 islands in one of the world’s largest archipelagos

By Fiona Russell Published

Stockholm Archipelago Trail stretches 170 miles across idyllic nature-filled and car-free isles

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Peak District UK
Watch top European climber take on a famously tough route on UK tour - and conquer it

By Fiona Russell Published

Alex Megos shows-off world-class skills to complete expert-graded Sean’s Roof in Peak District

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Shimano Trail Born
Shimano Pledges $10M to help build mountain bike trails worldwide

By Dave Golder Published

Bike brand announces Trail Born Fund initiative aimed at creating new sustainable trails around the globe

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AllTrails navigation app screengrabs
Can you trust online hiking trail reviews?

By Julia Clarke Last updated

When you’re researching your next hike, the internet is awash with trail reviews – but how trustworthy are they, really?

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Pacific Crest Trail sign with snowy mountain
You could be paid $5,000 to hike the Pacific Crest Trail next year – here's how

By Cat Ellis Published

The deadline for applications is approaching

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Sign along Yosemite National Park Tioga Pass for the Pacific Crest Trail and John Muir trail
Hundreds of boulders come crashing down, blocking popular long-distance trail in Yosemite National Park

By Julia Clarke Published

The rockfall will delay the reopening of the trail following the winter closure

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