We’ve rounded up 13 of our favorite hiking trails around the world, just in time for your spring and summer adventures. Time to lace up your boots and hit the trail.
Zion National Park, Utah
The Narrows trail follows the Virgin River for 16 miles through the breathtaking Zion Canyon. Prepare to get wet, but we think you'll agree—it's worth it.
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Bolivia
While Machu Picchu Inca Trail gets most of the glory in South America, savvy travelers have started seeking out less-touristed routes. The four-day El Choro trek traverses a 15,000-foot pass.
Cinque Terre, Italy
Everyone knows Cinque Terre for its stunning views and quaint seaside villages, but it's also home to the Sentiero Azzuro (or literally "Blue Trail") that connects the villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare.
Switzerland, Italy, and France
The Tour du Mont Blanc covers more than 100 miles and passes through three countries: Switzerland, Italy, and France. (The circuit is also home to the ultra-marathon event, Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. The winner usually finishes in about 20 hours.)
Vancouver Island, Canada
The 47-mile West Coast Trail was created in 1906 to save shipwreck survivors along the rocky west coast of Vancouver Island. Now the trail is so popular with hikers that it even has its own reservation system. The trail is open for hiking May 1 through September 30.
United States
The 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail stretches from Georgia all the way to Maine, crossing through 14 states. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (pictured here) is home to 71 miles of trail.
Cordillera Blanca, Peru
The 30-mile Santa Cruz trek is one of the most popular routes in the Peruvian Andes. Beginning in the charming Peruvian town of Huaraz, the trek crosses the 15,580-foot Punta Union Pass.
Chile
Torres del Paine might be one of the world's most popular trekking destinations, but it still earns a spot on our list for its icy glaciers, snow-covered mountains, crystalline lakes, and beautiful valleys. The ultra-ambitious can hike the Full Circuit—crossing the entire park—in nine days.
Na Pali Coast, Hawaii
The Kalalau Trail is the only way to access this rugged section of Kauai's coastline. Those who make the 11-mile hike are rewarded with access to the secluded Kalalau Beach.
New Zealand
The Tongariro Northern Circuit encircles Mount Ngauruhoe, New Zealand's most active volcano. In addition to craters and lava pits, hikers can also take in the scenic Emerald Lakes.
Torndirrup National Park, Australia
The Bibbulmun Track stretches for more than 600 miles along Western Australia's coast. The track, known for its mellow terrain, is particularly beautiful during autumn.
Tanzania
Even though it's more than 19,000-feet tall, Mount Kilimanjaro is billed as the "world's tallest walkable mountain," and with good reason—the peak requires no technical mountaineering skills to summit.
Israel
The Israel National Trail winds its way 600 miles across Israel, from the Lebanese border all the way to the Red Sea in the south.
