Alpine Lake in Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains offers a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience with stunning views and a ...

Washington's Lake Ingalls is a hiker's paradise, as well as a place to take in some of the most beautiful views. However, ...

Summer is a great time to venture above treeline into the tundra and the Rocky Mountains are dotted with multitudes of alpine lakes that create ideal destination hikes. The trailhead access for ...

Alpine lakes, quiet trails, and mountain stillness make this Colorado escape feel peaceful, wild, and unforgettable.

While many of the high alpine lakes in the Vail area remain covered in snow and ice, Nolan Lake near Fulford is ice-free and ready for a midsummer dip. Getting There The trailhead for Nolan Lake is in ...

The three alpine lakes sit inside a glacial basin carved out over thousands of years of slow, patient geological work. The ...

Editor’s Note: The CT Series is a special series of hiking articles about the Colorado Trail (CT) that runs from May through October. The CT is a unique and well maintained continuous trail, spanning ...

The Trinity Alps Wilderness is a 540,000-acre wonderland three hours north of Sacramento. The second largest wilderness area in California, it features more than 550 miles of hiking trails. The region ...

As I trudge along the trail through stands of spruce and fir, my legs and shoulders are beginning to protest my heavier-than-usual pack. But the promise of what awaits at camp is worth the extra ...

Emigrant Lake Trail offers a rewarding experience for day hikers—one trail, two lakes, and endless alpine beauty. The journey begins with a scenic drive to the Kirkwood area of Alpine County, aptly ...