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rini sugianto
Photo Date:
06/07/2015
Silver Pass lies beyond Chief Lake. At 10,900 feet, the Sierra High Route and the JMT intersect near Silver Divide.
Michael Sawiel
Photo Date:
04/28/2016
Breathtaking vistas along the Pacific Northwest Scenic Trail.
Tami Ankeny
Photo Date:
08/16/2016
A Pacific Crest Trail blaze in the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
Tami Ankeny
Photo Date:
08/16/2016
PCT thru-hikers gather as smokey skies from a fire near Mount Adams set the back drop for this water break in Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
05/16/2014
Razor Point Trail at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/28/2014
Late afternoon on the dunes at Jalama Beach.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
07/31/2014
Tongue Point and Crescent Bay.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
07/03/2012
Sunset over Cape Flattery.
Adam Cowcill
Photo Date:
10/07/2015
There are a few flat spots that are suitable for pitching a tent near the Golden Ears summit.
Benjamin Krause
Photo Date:
08/07/2014
Camp life near Cyclone Lake.
Michael Sawiel
Photo Date:
04/28/2016
The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
04/06/2017
Colorado Plateau: The Fiery Furnace in Moab and its many fins, hoodoos and arches made of Glen Canyon Formation Sandstone.
rini sugianto
Photo Date:
07/19/2015
A JMT hiker enjoying the view at one of the many bridges along the Mist Trail.
Justin Michael
Photo Date:
09/01/2014
Alpine sunflower and Indian paintbrush flower in the Cirque of the Towers.
Justin Michael
Photo Date:
09/01/2014
Cirque of the Towers.
Justin Michael
Photo Date:
09/01/2014
Cirque of the Towers waterfall.
Jonathan Stull
Photo Date:
10/04/2016
Access to the Chicago Basin from Needleton begins via a bridge over the Animas River to the Needle Creek Trailhead.
Jonathan Stull
Photo Date:
10/04/2016
The Needle Creek Trail traverses into the Weminuche Wilderness.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
10/23/2015
Bixby Bridge is a great place to hang out at night, too!
Brant Hansen
Photo Date:
09/26/2015
Quaking aspen grove along the Wasatch Crest.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/29/2015
Sunset on the Scenic Drive, Capitol Reef.
Jonathan Stull
Photo Date:
10/04/2016
A typical campsite in the Chicago Basin.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/28/2014
Rubicon Trail.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/28/2014
Lakeside views from the Rubicon Trail.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
12/27/2013
View from the Kalalau Trail.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
12/27/2013
View to the Napali Coast from near Ke'e Beach.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
12/27/2013
A section of the muddy trail.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/09/2014
The Rubicon Trail follows the shoreline of Emerald Bay.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
05/06/2015
The Marching Men formations in Arches National Park.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
03/19/2015
An easily achieved vantage point in Zion National Park.