20 Hikes not for the Faint of Heart
Type 2 Fun: Miserable while you're doing it, 100% worth it when you're done.
We tend to like to push ourselves when we get outside. It may not be fun every step of the way, but you’ll head home with a sense of accomplishment and memories of an epic adventure. Not to mention the bragging rights. Whether you’re looking for a multi-day backpacking trip or a short (and steep!) slog to the nearest summit, any of these hikes will satisfy your need to test your grit on the trail.
1. Summit Igloo Mountain
Photo: Mike Quine
2. Crazy Peak Scramble
Photo: Patrick Rooney
3. Hike the Olomana Trail
Photo: Hillary + Matt
4. Hike and Climb the via Ferrata de la Tour d’Ai
Photo: Talia Touboul
5. Hike Half Dome via the Mist Trail
Photo: Eddie Jo
6. Summit Longs Peak
Photo: Jeff Richards
7. Backpack the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim
Photo: Rob Witt
8. Climb Mt. Rainier via Disappointment Cleaver
Photo: Bernice Ngo
9. Hike Huayna Picchu at Machu Picchu
Photo: Lorene Voskinarian
10. Hike to the Summit of Mt. Whitney
Photo: Gregg Boydston
11. Backpack the Devil’s Path in the Catskills
Photo: Eduardo Gil
12. Hike to the Summit of Granite Mountain
Photo: Casey Sullivan
13. Hike to Angels Landing
Photo: Hillary + Matt
14. Cimb Mount Borah
Photo: Chris Bruin
15. Backpack the Chisos Mountains
Photo: Nick Lake
16. Climb to the Top of Mount Defiance
Photo: John Chau
17. Hike Rock Castle Gorge
Photo: Elyse Clark
18. Climb Mount Gonga, Sichuan Mountains (蜀山之王): Minya Konka West Route
Photo: Kyle Obermann
19. Climb North Maroon Peak
Photo: Kyle Frost
20. Hike the Great Range Traverse
Photo: Janet Thomas
Cover photo: Mike Quine
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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