best hiking trails in america

a map of the most scenic day hikes



cracker lake glacier

Click on the symbols for locations, photos, and brief trail descriptions for some of the most scenic, challenging, and enjoyable hikes to be found in the Western US and Canada! (Be patient, the map takes a little while to load.) I've hiked all of these trails, and my own personal favorites are shown in green. Red is a new category for backpacking trips.

 

photography, text and design by Phil Armitage