Earlier in the week, Gadling.com, who touts themselves as the world's biggest travel blog and covers all aspects of travel from around the world, posted their list of the top 10 treks from around the world. The following are the hikes that made the list:
1) Mt Whitney, California
2) Salkantay Trek to the ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru.
3) Timberline Trail, Oregon
4) Everest Base Camp, Nepal
5) Appalachian Trail, North Carolina
6) Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
7) Zion Narrows, Utah
8) Haute Route, France/Switzerland
9) John Muir Trail, California
10) Cinque Terre, Italy
Obviously this is a pretty inspirational list of hikes. In addition to the beautiful photos that accompany the article, be sure to check out the Everest Base Camp slideshow.
Meanwhile, closer to home, Backpacker Magazine just recently posted their Readers Choice Awards for the top trails in the Southeast. Here are the trails that made this list:
* Ramsey Cascades, Great Smokies
* Mt. Rogers NRA, VA
* Max Patch Bald, NC
* Clingmans Dome to Silers Bald, Great Smokies
* Thru-hike the Florida Trail
* Raven Ridge - Blackbird Knob Loop , Dolly Sods Wilderness, WV
Please click here to see all of Backpacker's latest Readers Choice Trips.
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com Detailed information on trails in the Smoky Mountains; includes trail descriptions, key features, pictures, video, maps, elevation profiles, news, and more.
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