Hiking & Trails

The Pennine Way, one of the most popular long distance walks in Britain, travels 268 miles along the Pennine Hills through three National Parks.

Dec 2, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

Hadrian's Wall long distance walk stretches coast to coast across the north of England. Following the line of the Roman wall the national trail visits many Roman ruins.

Dec 2, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

The steep and winding trail begins in forest land of Endo Valley and rises above tree line to the alpine heights of 13,530 foot Hagues Peak, highest in the Mummy Range.

Dec 1, 2009 - Richard Fleck

Nestled in the Niagara Escarpment in the Greater Toronto Area are some captivating waterfalls accessible by hiking trails and preserved in their natural woodland settings

Nov 28, 2009 - Frank Giorno

The many trails and conservation areas provide excellent opportunities to view the many exquisite waterfalls in West Hamilton, Ancaster and Flamborough.

Nov 25, 2009 - Frank Giorno

The sign on the bus festooned with dramatic photos of waterfalls and featured at special events proudly says "Welcome to Hamilton, the Waterfalls Capital of the World".

Nov 25, 2009 - Frank Giorno

The trail up Slieve Gullion takes the hiker to 1,880 feet above the Irish Sea affording views of the Mountains of Mourne, the Cooley peninsula and miles of green Armagh.

Nov 24, 2009 - Richard Fleck

The trail from Gwaneumsa Temple to the summit of Hallasan leads the climber to the highest point in the Republic of Korea at 6,396 feet atop a dormant shield volcano

Nov 17, 2009 - Richard Fleck

A walk from the Baths of Aphrodite to the Fortuna Amorosa sampling some of the best walking trails and views on the Akamas Peninsula of Cyprus

Nov 17, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

The trail starts just above the northeast edge of town within walking distance from downtown and the harbor and rises steeply through forests and tree line to 3,819 feet

Nov 14, 2009 - Richard Fleck

The Vouni Trail from Pano Panagia provides varied walking on a less well used trail. Extensive views and religious history are experienced in the Troodos Foothills.

Nov 14, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

The Artemis Trail, a level 7km route which circles Mount Olympus at an altitude of 1850, through the indigenous pine woodland of the Troodos Mountains.

Nov 14, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

A short shaded walk by a stream in the heart of the Troodos mountains of Cyprus to the Kaledonia Waterfalls. The highest Cyprus Waterfalls.

Nov 13, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

The Avakas Gorge a circular walk taking in the spectacular Avakas Gorge, a typical Cypriot farm, and the clear waters and deserted beach of Lara Bay

Nov 13, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

High tech devices mark digital trails, increasing safety for women hiking solo. But in the event technology fails, low tech methods help lone women hikers survive.

Nov 11, 2009 - Karen T Escalona

Leading to one of the most stunning viewpoints in the Troodos mountains the Persephone Trail is one of the best short walking trails on Cyprus

Nov 9, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

With your Blackberry and geocaching software, you can take to the trails and go paperless. It's easy to reduce waste. With map support, geocaching has never been easier.

Nov 9, 2009 - Chris Dinesen

The Saddle Trail from Chimney Pond rises steeply through scrubby spruce and rocky slabs to Baxter Peak on the Katahdin Cirque at 5,267 feet, the highest point in Maine

Nov 7, 2009 - Richard Fleck

Stressing over the hazards of hiking alone deters many urban women from enjoying a solo hike, but high and low tech safety precautions give women hikers confidence.

Nov 5, 2009 - Karen T Escalona

Grays Peak Trail rises 3,000 feet in a little over three miles up to 14,270 foot Grays Peak, the highest point in Colorado's Front Range

Nov 4, 2009 - Richard Fleck

The Chimney Tops Trail is a short but steep and strenuous hiking trail in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which offers a spectacular view to those who reach the summit.

Nov 4, 2009 - Ronald G Falconberry

The trail rises up from the Taos Ski Area ten miles northeast of Taos to the 13,161 foot Mount Wheeler, the highest point in New Mexico

Nov 3, 2009 - Richard Fleck

Camelback Mountain, South Mountain and Piestewa Peak are among the most popular hiking destinations in Phoenix, Arizona.

Nov 3, 2009 - Andrea Aker

Aptly named for a series of mountaintops that dot the Phoenix horizon, Four Peaks in the Mazatzal Mountains offers hikers of all abilities a cool, scenic retreat.

Nov 3, 2009 - Andrea Aker

Countless walking routes and trails follow mule tracks and shepherds' paths across Andalucia's stunning sierras, offering a perfect setting for mountain and hill walking.

Nov 2, 2009 - Tony Allen