John MauriziExplorer
Photograph Sego Canyon Indian Rock Art
Thompson, Utah
0.3 mi
/ 0 ft gain
Located north of Moab, off U.S. Route 70 is Sego Canyon. There is a dirt road that travels north up into the canyon to an interesting and unique area of Indian rock art. There are three different sections covering three different time periods and Indian groups.
The petroglyph panel to the left of the other two panels is from the Ute Indians, dated between 1300 A.D. and 1800 A.D. This panel i...
Explore Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
5.0
Bayon Temple was built in the 12 century and about 100 years after Angkor Wat. Bayon is in the exact center of Angkor Thom. It is famous for over 200 stone Buddha faces that highlight the magnificence of Bayon. In Bayon's current state, it has 37 towers. Each tower has four faces point in four directions. It is very impressive. Entering from the direction of the South Gate, the road circles Bay...
Hike the Cockscomb Trail
Sedona, Arizona
1.5 mi
/ 330 ft gain
This is a wonderful less traveled trail that is fairly easy hiking, at least until you reach the base of the Cockscomb. It does not have much shade. I recommend hiking this trail late afternoon into sunset as the trail weaves between Doe Mountain and the Cockscomb on the west side. The setting sun lights up the sandstone walls on these two mountains for some amazing colors. Signs and guide book...
Mescal Mountain Loop
Sedona, Arizona
4.59 mi
/ 453 ft gain
The Mescal Mountain Loop Hike circles Mescal Mesa uses three different trails. Park at the Mescal Trail parking area on Long Canyon Road. The Mescal Trail is 2.4 miles long and winds up to the base of the mesa where it travels along beautiful open slick rock. It is an easy hike but the trail is also open to mountain bikers. For them, the trail is rated difficult to moderate. There are a few di...
Explore the Willow Springs Dinosaur Tracks
Moab, Utah
4.0
I'm always find dinosaur tracks fascinating. Willow Springs has a few cool tracks not as defined as others but definitely noticeable. There is also an interpretive sign describing the tracks installed by the Bureau of Land Management.
To find the tracks, drive north on 191. Over the Colorado River and drive until you pass route 313 on the left. Willow Springs rd is the second right after route ...
Drive Aguereberry Point Road
Harrisburg, CaliforniaThis was one of the more enjoyable drives I did in the park. I explored the area late one afternoon, checking out Aguereberry Camp and the Eureka Mine when I decided to explore further up to the end of Aguereberry Road.
The drive is awesome, especially late in the day. The road is accessible by two wheel car but the last few hundred yards are steep but easy enough. At the end is a wide are ...
Hike the Tropic Ditch Trail
Tropic, Utah
5.0
2 mi
From the Mossy Cave trailhead, follow the wide easy trail along the Tropic Ditch stream for .35 miles. At that point, the trail splits. To the left is Mossy Cave and to the right is Water Canyon Falls. The trail is lined with beautiful colored cliffs and hoodoos that Bryce Canyon is famous for. The trail is about 1 mile round trip, but further exploration is possible up Water Canyon along the T...
Hike the Dyckman Hill/Carpenter's Grove Loop
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
4.0
4 mi
/ 400 ft gain
This loop hike can be started from several different places. I chose to start from Allison Park which overlooks the Hudson River in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. From the parking area, walk out to the entrance road and travel south to Saint Peter's College. The Long Path Trail, which you join from Allison Park, travels along the college property and the Palisades Interstate Parkway. At times the tr...
Hike the Scofield Ridge Loop
Beacon, New York
7.5 mi
/ 1850 ft gain
There are some great view points along this route. Start from the Mount Beacon Park trailhead parking area. This leads to the Casino Trail (red markers). The trail climbs steeply to some old ruins of a casino. Most of what remains is only the brick structure housing the mechanics for a trolley to the summit.
The Casino Trail ends on the Wilkinson Memorial Trail (yellow markers). Turn left ...
Hike the Rubicon Trail
South Lake Tahoe, California
5.0
7 mi
/ 400 ft gain
The Rubicon Trail is a through hike connecting D.L. Bliss State Park and Emerald Bay State Park. You can start at either point. I opted to start at D.L. Bliss State Park to avoid the long walk uphill to catch the Nifty Fifty shuttle. Also, there is more available parking at Bliss. Park your car as far down as you can to the lake as you can. The hike follows a well maintained trail along La...
Beaver Pond via Appalachian Trail
Hopewell Junction, New York
5.0
3 mi
/ 400 ft gain
Beaver Pond is a small body of water created by a dam that was constructed during the days of iron ore mining in the area. The pond is crystal clear and has a wonderful tree line right on the water. The best time to visit here is early morning in the fall. With the leaves changing color they make an awesome reflection in the water. There is several places here to relax and have lunch or jus...
Weavers Needle Loop
Gold Canyon, Arizona
5.0
12.37 mi
/ 2608 ft gain
This is a difficult hike! Plan on a lot of time and an early start. I did this hike in a clockwise direction (Peralta Trail) which really doesn't matter much but I recommend the direction to get the steepest part of the hike done first. Most people just do an out and back hike to Freemont Saddle to view Weavers Needle. This is the first section and very steep. If you are doing the loop plan on ...
Visit the Potash Road Petroglyphs
Moab, Utah
4.4
Just north of Moab driving out on route 191, look for Potash Road, also known as route 279 just after the Colorado River. Turn left on Potash road and and drive five miles south. You will see a paved pull-out on the Colorado River side of the road with a sign for the petroglyphs.
The rock art is about 25 feet up on the sandstone wall and it spans about 125 feet. Be careful crossing the road ...
Hike the Boynton Canyon Trail
Sedona, Arizona
5.0
6 mi
This is my favorite trail in all of Sedona. The trail head is at the end of Boynton Canyon rd near the entrance of Enchanted Spa and Resort. The trail goes along the property of Enchanted Spa for about 1 mile. This is the rockiest part of the trail as you pass by a large cliff.Soon after leaving the view of the spa, the trail becomes flat and sandy. A pleasure for hiking and very easy. The path...
Hike to Laguna Esmeralda
Ushuaia, Argentina
6 mi
/ 700 ft gain
Laguna Esmeralda is one of the easier lagunas to hike to if you have a car because the trail head and parking are right on Route 3 just outside Ushuaia. Fortunately we had a car. Without the car you have to rely on hitchhiking or taxi. From the trail head, you descend into a Lenga Forest. The trail is narrow and a bit creepy and eerie. The trail meanders through the forest until it exits i...
Hike to Laguna del Caminante via the Andorra Valley
Chacra Los Barreto Road, Argentina
16 mi
/ 2700 ft gain
From the parking area, pass through a gate and hike up the trail which is lined with fields of Buttercup flowers. This lasts for about 0.5 miles when you gradually enter the forest. At this point, the trail gets incredibly muddy. Some attempts at trail maintenance are apparent with logs placed across the trail, but many have sunk into the mud. There is really no way around the mud, and it lasts...
Walk the Potala Kora
Lasa Shi, China
5.0
A Kora is a walk or trek that circumnavigates a holy location, typically a monastery or stupa. The Potala is the former home of the 14th Dalai Lhama. It was built in the 7th century and has over 1000 rooms and tens of thousand historic Buddhist text and relics. It is one of the most holy locations for Tibetans. Many locals and pilgrims walk or prostrate the Kora daily. Most people start from e...
Visit the Poison Spider Petroglyphs
Moab, Utah
4.3
0.5 mi
/ 250 ft gain
Not many people visit this petroglyph site because of the steep access trail. From the Poison Spider parking lot, walk the trail that leads to the slab with an obvious dinosaur track highlighted when people put plaster in the track to make a mold. This, of course, is prohibited. Work your way up to the cliff above. Along that wall and on a few fallen slabs are some very nice Petroglyphs. Expl...
Hike Stornetta Public Lands
Point Arena, California
4.5
2.5 mi
Along Point Arena Lighthouse Road there is an access trailhead to Stornetta Public Lands, which is part of the Bureau of Land Management system. There is a wonderful coastal trail that offers great views of the rugged coastline. From the trailhead, you will be walking south across an open field with views all around. I walked about 2.5 miles out and back. The trail went on further. I wish I had...
Explore Aguereberry Camp
Inyo County, CaliforniaPete Agueberry came Death Valley in 1905. After a legal battle, Pete gained control of the Eureka Mine in 1909. He worked the mine alone for nearly 40 years before his death. The original cabin that Pete lived in is still on the site. The buildings in the front were built in the 1940's as guest houses. These buildings seem to have more items intact. One building still has a water heater and old...
Hike the Washburn/Nelsonville/Undercliff Loop
Cold Spring, New York
7.2 mi
/ 2000 ft gain
This is a difficult loop hike that has several different starting points. I chose to start at the Washburn Trail Head, which is the lowest starting point you can select. Nearly on the Hudson River, the trail ascends immediately along a well maintained road designated by white disc markers. After a short way you will reach a quarry. The trail turns right here and ascends a shoulder as several...
Hike the Stillman - Bluebird Loop
Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
5.4 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
This loop hike starts at the northern trailhead of the park where the Stillman Trail begins. The parking area has enough space for only 6 or 7 cars. Start off on a wide maintained carriage road. After about a half mile, the Stillman Trail (yellow markers) breaks of to the left. However, stay on the carriage road until it meets up with the Bluebird Trail (blue/red markers). Along the carria...
Hike the Bald Cypress Trail
Virginia Beach, Virginia
4.0
1.8 mi
This is an easy hike that meanders a bit more than any of the other trails in the park. It is also the most diverse in what you will see. The trail itself ranges from an easy foot path with a pine needle bed trail then passes through swamps and bog's via well crafted wood boardwalks with great views of the Bald Cypress and Spanish Moss. The trail is a loop hike of about 1.8 miles. If you only h...
Walk with Penguins on Martillo Island
Ruta Provincial J, Argentina
5.0
There is only one company that has a permit to go on Martillo Island, while all the other tours take people to shoot photos from a boat. The company that has the permit is Pira Tour. We paid $100 usd (it was a little less because we drove ourselves one hour to Harberton. It was so worth it!!! If you don't do anything else while in Ushuaia, please don't miss this experience! From the Acatushin M...
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