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Beehive Basin Trail Sounds Intimidating, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Montana

Don't let the rugged name fool you. Beehive Basin Trail rewards hikers with wildflower meadows, alpine lakes, and sweeping mountain views, making it one of Montana's most unforgettable day hikes.

by Kate Orlando
on Jul 20
Mountain view of Beehive Basin Trail in Montana.
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Hellbender Bluff Park Loop Sounds Scary, but It’s One of the Best Hikes in Ohio

by Jacki Mick
on Jul 19
Lush green hiking trail under a dramatic, cloudy summer sky at Hellbender Bluff in Ohio.
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Backbone Trail Sounds Intimidating, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Louisiana

by Katie Lawrence
on Jul 18
Scenic overlook on the Backbone Trail in Louisiana featuring expansive views of the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness beneath a bright blue sky.
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Devils Tower Trail Sounds Intimidating, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Wyoming

by Kate Orlando
on Jul 18
Devils Tower surrounded by clouds in Wyoming.
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The Marginal Way Sounds Intense, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Maine

by Raymond Goldfield
on Jul 18
A view out on the water from a rocky cove on the Marginal Way in Maine.

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Witches Gulch Sounds Scary, but It’s One of the Best Hikes in Wisconsin

The name sounds intimidating, but this scary hiking trail in Wisconsin offers an up-close slot canyon experience.

by Jessica Mlinaric
on Jul 17
A wooden boardwalk winds between mossy rock walls.
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The Mianus Maze Trail Sounds Scary, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Connecticut

The sound of the Mianus Maze Trail conjures up images of a scary hiking trail in Connecticut, but the truth is more mysterious and magical.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Jul 16
An old brick oven in the woods on the Mianus Maze Trail in Connecticut.
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The Sliding Sands Trail Has a Fierce Reputation, But It’s One of Hawaii’s Best

The name sounds intimidating, but this scenic hike is one of the most rewarding trails in Hawaii.

by Charlie Boyle
on Jul 16
Maui's Haleakalā Volcano is seen from above, with clouds partially covering orange and red sands that border the Sliding Sands Trail.
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Devil’s Hill Trail Sounds Scary, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Vermont

It might sound like a scary hike in Vermont, but Devil's Hill Trail offers some of the Green Mountain State's best easily-accessible views.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Jul 16
An overlook from Devil's Hill in Vermont, looking out on a wide vista of plains and mountains.
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Devil’s Creek Trail Sounds Scary, but It’s One of the Best Hikes in Alaska

The name sounds intimidating, but this scenic hike is one of the most rewarding trails in Alaska. Here's why it's worth the adventure.

by Katie Lawrence
on Jul 15
A backpacker hikes beside a tranquil alpine lake on Devil's Creek Trail in Alaska, with towering mountains, scattered snowfields, and wide-open wilderness stretching ahead.