Montana Trails
Saint Mary Falls Trail Glacier National Park Montana hike Virginia Falls Saint Mary Lake cascades St. Mary Falls Waterfall
This 3-mile hike on the east side of Glacier National Park presents intimate views of two waterfalls on creeks flowing into Saint Mary Lake. Before the Mississippi-bound water from the Continental Divide reaches the grand lake, it spills over Saint Mary Falls and Virginia Falls, two easy-to-reach gushers that can be picked up as a pair. The trail descends 200 feet to… Read more.
Montana Trails
Johns Lake Loop Trail Glacier National Park Montana McDonald Creek McDonald Lake Avalanche Trail
Johns Lake Loop starts as a pleasant trail through a mossy forest leading to a small lake, but this Glacier National Park hike has a lot more to offer. The trail follows a cascading creek past McDonald Falls, getting an eyeful of the water that feeds the expansive Lake McDonald. There is only 225 feet of elevation gain on this varied 2-mile loop, making it one of the… Read more.
South Dakota Trails
Cliff Shelf Nature Trail Badlands National Park hike
Beneath the natural fortress known as Badlands Wall, Cliff Shelf Nature Trail presents easy access to South Dakota’s badlands and has views across the Great Plains. This pleasant half-mile lollipop loop passes through a juniper forest elevated along the Badlands Wall, a 100-mile long ridge spanning across the park. The start of the loop is wheelchair friendly, but… Read more.
South Dakota Trails
Notch Trail Badlands National Park hike
This trek travels up a badlands canyon to an overlook with massive views over the Great Plains. The hike is 1.33 miles round trip with 125 feet of elevation gain. There is no boardwalk to follow on this hike, just a dirt trail and a steep wooden ladder. Notch Trail also traces a cliff’s edge so it is not a good option for hikers with a fear of heights. For those… Read more.
South Dakota Trails
Door Trail Badlands National Park hike
The door on this trail is an opening in Badlands Wall that introduces hikers to a rugged world. While nearby Window Trail allows visitors to look over the wall, Door Trail lets you walk through it. A short boardwalk takes hikers through a natural passageway to a viewing platform on the other side. Beyond that, follow a level path across the formidable landscape to… Read more.
South Dakota Trails
Window Trail Badlands National Park hike South Dakota
You don’t need glass to have a window. All you need is a large opening like the one found in Badlands Wall at the end of this short trail in Badlands National Park. Window Trail is a quarter mile round trip with just ten feet of elevation gain – an easy hike that is suitable for all.Three hikes begin from this trailhead, Window Trail, Door Trail, and Notch… Read more.
Washington Trails
Skyline Trail Mount Rainier National Park hike Washington Paradise Panorama Point
There may be no better hike in Mount Rainier National Park than Skyline Trail. The hike begins from Paradise, a perfectly named destination on the southern slope of Mount Rainier. Loop up to Panorama Point, a stunning viewpoint that is about as close to the summit of Rainier as you can get without an ice ax. The trail passes snowfields, streams, waterfalls, and fields… Read more.
Washington Trails
Camping Mount Rainier National Park campgrounds Washington
There are three main campgrounds in Mount Rainier National Park totaling over 450 site. The campgrounds are located in the southwest, southeast, and northeast corners of the park near the most popular hiking areas. Backcountry camping is also an option, by permit only. Visit the Mount Rainier National Park camping page for more info.Campgrounds in Mount Rainier… Read more.
Washington Trails
Mount Freemount Lookout Trail Mount Rainier National Park hike Washington Sunrise Frozen Lake Sourdough Ridge trek
Mount Freemont houses the nearest fire lookout tower to Mount Rainier. On a clear day, the lookout promises some of the park's best views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding Cascade Mountains. The 6-mile round trip hike from the Sunrise Lodge and Visitor Center to Mount Freemont Lookout is exceptionally scenic and fulfilling, with 800 feet of elevation gain.Lupines… Read more.
Washington Trails
Naches Peak Loop Trail Mount Rainier National Park hiking Washington wildflower hike
The bloom of wildflowers on Naches Peak Loop is the #1 draw to this trail. An extraordinary carpet of purple lupines and other colorful flowers appearing along this trail each summer. The fact that Naches Peak Loop stands out among other trails in Mount Rainier National Park, which has lots of great places to see wildflowers, tells you that this trail is something… Read more.

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