Kyle FrostExplorer
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Sunset at Chesterman Beach
Tofino, British Columbia
5.0
0.25 mi
Just minutes from downtown Tofino, Chesterman Beach is a great spot to catch the sunset, go for a run, or just walk down the beach towards Frank Island. The parking lot is just seconds from the beach.Head to the right and scramble on the rocks to find a spot near the point, or walk to the left down the beach and catch views of offshore islands and kitesurfers (if the conditions are right!).Be s...
Chasm Lake via Longs Peak Trailhead
Estes Park, Colorado
4.7
8.02 mi
/ 2500 ft gain
The 4.5 mile trail climbs around 2500ft from the Longs Peak trailhead, and starts by winding through dense forest. In the morning darkness, trudging through thick trees isn’t the most exciting, but when you finally climb out above treeline, the massive profile of Longs and the slowly growing light on the horizon is a welcome sight.
Make sure you know your hiking speed and leave early enough to...
Visit Bartolome Island
Galápagos Islands, EcuadorThis is one of the most popular day tours from Puerto Aroyo on Santa Cruz Island. You'll get picked up from your hostel (or meet at your tour agency) around 6:30 or 7 in the morning, and then drive across to the north part of Santa Cruz. There you'll board your boat for a cruise over to Bartolome Island. Depending on the speed of your boat, this will be 2 or 3 hours. At Bartolome, you'll have t...
Backpack the Northover Ridge Loop
Kananaskis, Alberta
5.0
25 mi
/ 4000 ft gain
While most people opt to hike this route as a 2 or 3 day trip, camping at Aster and Three Isle Lakes, this description is for a 1 day loop. This is NOT an easy hike to do in 1 day, however, and the ridge is no pushover for any length trip. Exercise caution and don't be afraid to backtrack if weather proves an issue. Hike safe!
To get an early start on the day, spend the night near the trailhead...
Watch the Sunset from Ham Rong Mountain
tt. Sa Pa, VietnamThis relatively short hike up Ham Rong starts from the city center. You'll have to pay about 70,000 VND ($3.25) for access to the mountain park, but it's worth doing it once while you're in Sapa. The path winds past many shops and park-like areas. It feels a bit manufactured, almost like Disneyland, but that detracts little from the beauty of the area.Take some time to explore around the park ...
Mala Osojnica Viewpoint
12 Kidričeva cesta, Slovenia
1.11 mi
/ 581 ft gain
Mala Osojnica Viewpoint is accessed from the far end of the lake. This short hike provides one of the best views of Lake Bled. You climb quickly from the path surrounding the lake, switchbacking through the forest past a few intermediary views. There is a steep set of stairs, but otherwise it's a short and straightforward (if tiring) hike. The view from the top is a sweeping panorama of Lake Bl...
Explore the Town of Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo, PeruLocated at an altitude of 2,792 m (9,160 ft) above sea level, Ollantaytambo was once the home of Emperor Pachacuti. Built in the late 15th century, it has some of the oldest continuously occupied dwellings in South America. The beautiful cobbled streets, irrigation channels, and stone foundations have been here since the time of the Inca.
It's quite easy to wander the historic streets and marv...
Arlenweg Loop
Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Austria
4.11 mi
/ 1165 ft gain
Arlenweg Loop, easily accessible from St Anton, has views aplenty. If you go counter-clockwise, you can start from anywhere in central St Anton and head towards Nasserein. Follow signs for the Arlenweg. The trail climbs through lush forest for a bit before leveling off to traverse the mountainside. Enjoy beautiful views of St. Anton, the Rendl and the Saumspitze as you pass through meadows and ...
Mountain Bike at Kincaid Park
Anchorage, Alaska
5.0
Kincaid Park is a 1500 acre park in Anchorage that offers 25 miles of singletrack and a variety of trails. I'd recommend starting at the Raspberry trailhead to complete a big loop of the park. The trails are mostly super flowy, without any serious elevation gain. All-in-all a great place to ride for all levels of riders near Anchorage.
You can also access Kincaid by riding right from downtown o...
Hike Tongue River Canyon
Parkman, Wyoming
8.8 mi
/ 830 ft gain
Starting at the Tongue Canyon Campground, the trail meanders next to the river as the canyon walls get deeper and deeper. There are some pretty incredible limestone walls here, and the views along the canyon are excellent.
Eventually you'll start to climb a bit more, away from the river and up into the Bighorns. You'll reach a great meadow, where many choose to enjoy the view. The view from her...
Fürenalp Panorama Loop
Engelberg, Switzerland
6.2 mi
/ 108 ft gain
You can reach the start of this hike by taking the (free) hiker bus from Engelberg to the Fürenalp cable car. Take the cable car to the top, and you'll have a long, pleasant descent towards Staüber, with stunning views along the way. Near Staüber, the trail cuts back down the valley towards Fürenalp, although you could choose to continue on towards Blackenalp or Surenenpass. If you're descendin...
Walenpfad Trail from Brunnihutte
Engelberg, Switzerland
6.5 mi
/ 1280 ft gain
Often touted as one of the most scenic trails in Engelberg, and with good reason! This fairly easy hike is enjoyed in either direction, starting from the Brunnihutte, or Banalpsee.
From Brunnihutte, follow signs for the Walenpfad trail and Bannalpsee. The trail provides sweeping views of Titlis and the surrounding mountains. The path remains fairly flat for a while, traversing the mountainside...
Hike to Rugghubelhütte via Brunnihutte
Engelberg, Switzerland
6.13 mi
/ 1801 ft gain
The hike to Rugghubelhütte can begin either in Engelberg, or as described here, at the top of the Brunni (or Ristis) cable car. It just depends how much elevation you want to hike. From the top of Brunni, the trail meanders along the mountainside for a while before starting to climb more sharply. The views of Engelberg below are spectacular. You'll be able to see the hut above you from a ways o...
Lutersee Loop
Engelberg, Switzerland
11.1 mi
/ 4216 ft gain
From Engelberg, head towards Eugenisee and then wind through houses on the edge of town before starting the ascent to Ober Zingel. You'll have great views of the valley, and steep climbing. At Ober Zingel you can stop for a snack, or continue upwards to Lutersee. From here, you'll continue hiking upwards along steep mountainsides and grassy ridgelines, watch your step! When you reach the pass, ...
Trübsee Loop via Engelberg
Engelberg, Switzerland
8.43 mi
/ 2677 ft gain
Trübsee Loop is a nice trail accessible from town that passes by Untertrübsee and stunning Trübsee. Enjoy views of the Engelberg valley and the incredible colors of the lake. While it can be done in either direction, the trail between Engelberg and Berghotel is quite steep, so many people prefer to hike counterclockwise. There are several spots to stop for refreshments, and if you need to save ...
North Mount Elbert Trail
Leadville, Colorado
4.5
9.07 mi
/ 4432 ft gain
Start your trip at the North Elbert Creek trailhead, reached by taking Colorado 300 just south of Leadville, and then a left on County road 11 and a right on Halfmoon Creek road. The dirt road to the trailhead is well traveled.
The trail begins from the parking lot and winds upwards past 2 clearly marked junctions, first left, then right. After the short downhill just before the second junctio...
Grays Peak Trail
Silver Plume, Colorado
4.5
7.25 mi
/ 2995 ft gain
The first challenge you'll face on your way to the summit of Gray's peak is Steven's Gulch Road. My Corolla rolled up to the start of what I’ve seen described as a “4x4 road that should probably not be attempted in a low clearance vehicle”. But what the heck, it was late, and I didn't feel like walking the extra miles in the morning. I made it, albeit very, very carefully.
At 5am, I set out in...
Walk the Camino Real from Barichara to Guane
Barichara, Colombia
6.2 mi
The Real is about a 10km hike, beginning in Barichara, and ending in the town of Guane. It winds along the hillsides and along a beautiful canyon; a cobblestone path bordered by stone walls and lush green countryside. Originally built by the indigenous Guane people, it was most recently restored in 1864 by the George von Lenguerke, a German engineer who moved to Colombia and dedicated himself t...
Ski or Snowshoe to the Weston Pass Hut
Leadville, Colorado
5.0
13.4 mi
/ 2400 ft gain
Your trip starts at the winter trailhead for Weston Pass, approximately 6.7 miles from the hut. Depending on road conditions, you may be able to cut off a few miles by driving further up the road.In the summer, you can drive all the way to the hut, and enjoy a great basecamp for hiking and trail running.Snowshoes or skis are the recommended winter mode of transportation, although a snowmobile w...
Kaltenberghutte to Konstanzerhutte Loop
Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Austria
16.45 mi
/ 3389 ft gain
I did this loop as a wonderful trail run, although it would also be possible to hike it in a long day, or split it up with a stay at Kaltenberghutte or Konstanzerhutte (book ahead).
Starting at St Cristoph (a short bus from the center of St Anton), the trail climbs sharply before leveling out and traversing around the mountainside. Another steeper section will bring you to the stunning Kaltenb...
Mala Mojstrovka via Ferrata (Hanzova Pot)
46.435314,13.744064, Slovenia
2.75 mi
/ 2096 ft gain
This via ferrata is rated B/C, and because of it's relatively low difficult and accessibly from the pass, expect to see a large number of climbers on any given day during the summer. This is a route which requires via ferrata equipment and mountaineering knowledge. Please do not attempt without the proper equipment. You can also hire a guide in one of the nearby towns.
Your start point is Vrši...
Hike to Tonquin Beach
Tofino, British Columbia
5.0
0.25 mi
Park at the trailhead, and follow the wooded trail for a short ways. You'll wind through the temperate rainforest, and across wooden walkways before reaching the beach itself. Scramble around on the rocks, or just chill out on the sand and enjoy!
Temple of the Sun (Coricancha)
Cusco, Peru
5.0
The Temple of the Sun of the Incas (Coricancha) is believed to be the most important temple of the Incan empire, and the most revered temple in Cusco. Originally named Intikancha or Intiwasi, it was dedicated to Inti, the Sun God. However, when the Spanish arrived, they razed most Inca temples and built churches on top of the foundations.
While the new church has a unique architecture of Spani...
Hike the Trail Through Time Paleontological Trail
Mack, Colorado
1.5 mi
The trail is adjacent to an active dinosaur quarry, and while there were no scientists at work while we were there, apparently you can see paleontologists at work in the spring and summer.Take the interpretive trail up towards the small mesa and check out the signs pointing out fossils along the way. As the trail loops back towards the beginning, you can hang a left and scramble up to the top o...
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