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Trail Through Time | Fascinating Hike in McInnis Canyon NCA
Trail Through Time is an awesome interpretive hike in McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area. The vast, soft landscape and gentle trail conditions make this a very pleasant stroll. But the opportunity to see real dinosaur bones that are about 140 millions years old along the way make it a memorable experience! At only 1.4 miles this loop makes a really cool, quick stop just off I-70 or a nice little adventure while camping nearby at McInnis Canyon. Enjoy the scenery, solitude and interesting information on this enjoyable little loop hike. While you’re in the area, check out Rabbits Ear Trail – a scenic lollipop hike on the nearby mesa! Or…
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Hiking Natural Bridge Trail | Hikes in Chiricahua National Monument
Hiking Natural Bridge Trail is a great hike in Chiricahua National Monument to find solitude and wander through the beautiful wilderness. This hike is less sought out by visitors hiking in Chiricahua National Monument. And for this one, the magic is in the journey with a simple treat at the end. If you're not scared of putting in the miles to appreciate the wild and scenic allure of this trail then hiking Natural Bridge Trail is for you!
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Sugarloaf Mountain Trail | Hiking in Chiricahua National Monument
There are several trails to choose from for hiking in Chiricahua National Monument but if you're looking for a short and sweet hike with a view, hiking Sugarloaf Mountain Trail may be a good option for you!
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Hiking Long Lake Loop + Mount Elwell on Gold Lake Highway
If you're looking for an adventure off of Gold Lake Highway, hiking Long Lake loop is a great option! Not only is it a loop (which if you don't know by now we're big fans of) but you can also add on Mount Elwell to experience a peak with incredible views in every direction. And there are also several options for extending the loop to check out even more of the gorgeous lakes in the area. Hiking Long Lake loop offers a little bit of everything while doing a great job of showcasing the beauty of this special area.
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Hiking to Big Bear Lake | Gold Lake Highway
Hiking to Big Bear Lake from Round Lake Trailhead is a short hike to a refreshing, scenic lake making it the perfect choice for a hot summer day! There are numerous clean, clear and beautiful lakes to choose from in the Lakes Basin Area of Gold Lake Highway. And Round Lake Trailhead leads to several gorgeous lakes in the area including Big Bear Lake, Little Bear Lake, Round Lake, Silver Lake and Long Lake for starters.
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Backpacking Grouse Ridge Loop | Tahoe National Forest
Backpacking Grouse Ridge Loop was our first backpacking trip of the year, our first time backpacking in Tahoe National Forest and our first opportunity to backpack with Shane's brother who flew out to visit from Florida. And since you can't go wrong with loop itineraries with lots of lakes, we were excited to head out to experience a new area and make new memories. The backpacking Grouse Ridge loop itinerary that we decided upon links several different trails in the Grouse Ridge area. These trails lead past lake after lake with numerous opportunities for quick side trips to visit even more lakes!
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Off the Beaten Path Hiking and Rock Scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park
We absolutely love hiking and rock scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park! While we were camping at Sheephole Wilderness we headed out to explore the area and we ventured into an off the beaten path hike in Joshua Tree National Park. We were in a granite boulder heaven! And this is now one of our favorite spots for rock scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park. Read on to see why :)
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Hike to Mopah Spring | Hiking in Turtle Mountain Wilderness
After spending some time camping in the Turtle Mountain Wilderness, we had explored quite a bit around our campsite. But we were excited to hike to Mopah Spring so we could see what it looked like further in the canyon and to find the palm oasis! It was hard to believe there was water anywhere around! So we set off on our adventure.
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Fortynine Palms Oasis Hike in Joshua Tree
There are so many amazing, breathtaking, beautiful and fun hikes to do near Joshua Tree National Park. For an overall great experience, the Fortynine Palms Oasis hike is a great choice. It showcases many of the beautiful desert features that one can expect from Joshua Tree. The hike is not too long, not too strenuous, but is rewarding and refreshing.
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Hiking to Lost Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree National Park
Hiking to Lost Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree National Park is a great trail to check out what the southern part of the park has to offer. This trail is moderately difficult but gorgeous the whole way and leads to several palm oases!
