Bald Mountain in the Camden ... of the Snow Bowl Ski Area on Ragged Mountain, Hosmer Pond below and western Penobscot Bay in the distance. Progressing into a forested area, the trail steepened ...

And in the Carolinas, hiking season is underway — and both North Carolina and South Carolina boast some of the region’s best trails, both in the mountains and the foothills. If you only ...

Nuodeng, a former Tea Horse Trail town, has some of the best-preserved examples of traditional Bai architecture in China’s Yunnan Province. Photograph by Leisa Tyler, Getty People hiking along ...

Always tell someone your plans, hike with a buddy when possible and keep your phone charged. Most importantly, stay on marked trails. Once home to President Theodore Roosevelt, this National ...

Trails anywhere can be dangerous, especially during storms, heat, cold or extreme weather. Here’s our look at five of the most treacherous hiking trails in the U.S. More for You ...

My favorite hiking socks are normally made with a blend of synthetic and natural fibers and are designed for extended comfort on the trail with added cushioning underfoot, reinforcements in high ...

For an easy hike, go with the 2.2-mile Lemon Grove Loop; otherwise, consider the 4-mile Cerro San Luis (also known as Madonna Mountain). This dog-friendly trail has about 1,000 feet of elevation ...

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Extreme heat on the Arizona Hot Springs trail last week caused dozens of hikers – including several children – to get into trouble, prompting a rescue. As temperatures ...

Wildlife worries and worst-case scenarios aside, there’s plenty of reasons to take a hike this season. Getting out on the trails can provide numerous physical and mental health benefits.

Hiking muddy trails can cause long-term damage since excess foot traffic creates soil compaction — or denser soil that cannot easily absorb water. This leads to increased flood risk, and makes ...

And, because of their hybrid hiking shoe/sneaker design, they transition better from the trail to town than any hiking boot I’ve ever had. As always, weigh your needs for a hiking boot against ...