{"id":1065,"date":"2018-06-23T01:03:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-23T05:03:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-11-25T17:25:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T22:25:58","slug":"backpacking-trip-guides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/backpacking-trip-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"Backpacking Trip Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-41.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10390\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-41.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-41-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-41-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-41-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>We have hiked every single one of the trails we include in our in-depth backpacking and hiking trip guides below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more popular CleverHiker resources to get you going on your next adventure, check out the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-backpacking-gear-guide\/\">Gear Guides<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/tutorials\/\">Skills Tutorials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-united-states-amp-canada\">United States &amp; Canada<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-42.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10391\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-42.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-42-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-42-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-42-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-thru-hikes\">Thru-Hikes<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-43-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10393\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-43-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-43-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-43-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-43.jpeg 1264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-appalachian-trail\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/appalachian-trail-thru-hiking-basics\/\">Appalachian Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 2,190 miles<br><strong>Time Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 5 months<br><strong>Approx. Elevation Change:<\/strong> 465,000 feet<br><strong># of States Traversed<\/strong>: 14<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Spring \u2013 Early Fall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A2Bbackpacker2Bhiking2Bin2Bthe2BWind2BRiver2BRange2Bin2BWyoming-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10394\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A2Bbackpacker2Bhiking2Bin2Bthe2BWind2BRiver2BRange2Bin2BWyoming-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A2Bbackpacker2Bhiking2Bin2Bthe2BWind2BRiver2BRange2Bin2BWyoming-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A2Bbackpacker2Bhiking2Bin2Bthe2BWind2BRiver2BRange2Bin2BWyoming-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/A2Bbackpacker2Bhiking2Bin2Bthe2BWind2BRiver2BRange2Bin2BWyoming.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-continental-divide-trail\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/a-quick-guide-to-thru-hiking-the-continental-divide-trail\/\">Continental Divide Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 2,700 &#8211; 3,000 miles<br><strong>Time Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 5 months<br><strong>Approx. Elevation Change:<\/strong> 457,000 feet<br><strong># of States Traversed<\/strong>: 5<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Spring \u2013 Early Fall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a pack is hiking down a scree slope. There is a glacial blue lake in the valley below and mountains in the distance.\" class=\"wp-image-50885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-great-divide-trail-0\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/great-divide-trail-backpacking-guide\/\">Great Divide Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 700 miles<br><strong>Time Needed:<\/strong> 5 &#8211; 10 weeks<br><strong>Approx. Elevation Change:<\/strong> 200,000 feet<br><strong># of Provinces Traversed<\/strong>: 2<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/153-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10392\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/153-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/153-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/153-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/153-2.jpg 1264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-pacific-crest-trail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/a-quick-guide-to-thru-hiking-the-pacific-crest-trail\/\"><strong>Pacific Crest Trail<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 2,650 miles<br><strong>Time Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 5 months<br><strong>Approx. Elevation Change:<\/strong> 489,418 feet<br><strong># of States Traversed:<\/strong> 3<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Spring \u2013 Early Fall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSC03863-2-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4039\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSC03863-2-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSC03863-2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSC03863-2-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSC03863-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-john-muir-trail\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/a-complete-guide-to-hiking-the-john-muir-trail\/\">John Muir Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 210.4 miles (official) \/ 221 miles (end-to-end)<br><strong>Time Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 3 weeks<br><strong>Approx. Elevation Change:<\/strong> 46,000 feet<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July \u2013 Early October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/PXL_20211006_195124407-02-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4897\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/PXL_20211006_195124407-02-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/PXL_20211006_195124407-02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/PXL_20211006_195124407-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/PXL_20211006_195124407-02.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-vermont-s-long-trail\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/a-short-guide-to-vermonts-long-trail\/\">Vermont&#8217;s Long Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 272 miles<br><strong>Time Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4 weeks<br><strong>Approx. Elevation Change:<\/strong> 63,000 feet<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> June \u2013 Mid-October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220727_171855115-02-01-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4157\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220727_171855115-02-01-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220727_171855115-02-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220727_171855115-02-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220727_171855115-02-01.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-colorado-trail\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/a-short-guide-to-hiking-the-colorado-trail\/\">Colorado Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 486 miles (give or take a few depending on route)<br><strong>Time Needed:<\/strong> 4 &#8211; 6 weeks<br><strong>Approx. Elevation Change:<\/strong> 89,000 feet<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>July \u2013 September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AZT-50-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28128\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AZT-50-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AZT-50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AZT-50-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AZT-50.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-arizona-trail\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/the-ultimate-guide-to-hiking-the-arizona-trail\/\">Arizona Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 800 miles<br><strong>Time Needed:<\/strong> 6 &#8211; 8 weeks<br><strong>Approx. Elevation Change:<\/strong> 113,000 feet<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>March &#8211; April &amp; October &#8211; November<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1192-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a rain jacket is sitting on a rock on the edge of a ridge looking out at the ridge on the other side of the valley. There is a small terrier standing next to them and the day is overcast.\" class=\"wp-image-50122\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1192-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1192-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1192-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1192-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1192.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-pinhoti-trail\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/pinhoti-trail-guide\/\">Pinhoti Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 351 miles<br><strong>Time Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4 weeks<br><strong>Approx. Elevation Change:<\/strong> 47,873 ft<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Fall &#8211; Spring<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-alaska\">Alaska<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Moonstone-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"A iced over lake with glacial background.\" class=\"wp-image-47395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Moonstone-Lake.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Moonstone-Lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Moonstone-Lake-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Moonstone-Lake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Moonstone-Lake-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-bomber-traverse\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/bomber-traverse-trip-guide\/\">Bomber Traverse<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 20 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> End of June &#8211; August<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-arizona\">Arizona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-Grand-Canyon-1.jpg\" alt=\"A women hikes down the Grand Canyon on a beautiful blue bird day.\" class=\"wp-image-40413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-Grand-Canyon-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-Grand-Canyon-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-Grand-Canyon-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-Grand-Canyon-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-grand-canyon-day-hikes\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/best-day-hikes-in-the-grand-canyon\/\">Grand Canyon Day Hikes<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 27 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 1 &#8211; 5<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> March &#8211; June &amp; September &#8211; November<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AZT-50-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AZT-50-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AZT-50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AZT-50-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AZT-50.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-arizona-trail-0\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/the-ultimate-guide-to-hiking-the-arizona-trail\/\">Arizona Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 800 miles<br><strong>Time Needed:<\/strong> 6 &#8211; 8 weeks<br><strong>Approx. Elevation Change:<\/strong> 113,000 feet<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> March &#8211; April &amp; October &#8211; November<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-california\">California<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-trinity-alps-wilderness-northwest-california\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/trinity-alps-wilderness-backpacking-guide\/\">Trinity Alps Wilderness &#8211; Northwest California<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 20 &#8211; 50 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 5<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC03180.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC03180.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC03180-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC03180-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC03180-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-how-to-hike-half-dome-yosemite-national-park\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/how-to-hike-half-dome-yosemite-national-park\/\">How to Hike Half Dome &#8211; Yosemite National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 16.4 miles roundtrip via Mist Trail<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 1 &#8211; 3<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Very strenuous<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> June &#8211; October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-7.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-cottonwood-marble-canyon-loop-death-valley\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/death-valley-cottonwood-marble-canyon-loop-backpacking-guide\/\">Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop &#8211; Death Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 26.3 and 31.8, depending on route<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Winter or Late Fall \/ Early Spring<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03863.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03863.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03863-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03863-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03863-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-john-muir-trail-a-complete-guide\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/a-complete-guide-to-hiking-the-john-muir-trail\/\">John Muir Trail: A Complete Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 210.4 (official) \/ 221 (end-to-end)<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 18 &#8211; 21<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult &#8211; Strenuous<br><strong>Best Time<\/strong>: July to Early October<br><strong>Gear Guide:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/john-muir-trail-gear-list-what-to-pack\/\">John Muir Trail Gear List: What to Pack<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-colorado\">Colorado<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"827\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/sign.png-e1727368139246.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/sign.png-e1727368139246.jpg 827w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/sign.png-e1727368139246-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/sign.png-e1727368139246-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-collegiate-peaks-loop-colorado-trail-amp-cdt\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/collegiate-peaks-loop-guide\/\">Collegiate Peaks Loop &#8211; Colorado Trail &amp; CDT<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 160 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 10 &#8211; 16<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Late June &#8211; Early October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FPL-15.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of some yellow cup shaped flowers and pink Indian Paintbrush flowers. There is a large mountain, Pyramid Peak, in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-50246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FPL-15.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FPL-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FPL-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FPL-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FPL-15-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-four-pass-loop\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/colorados-four-pass-loop-trip-guide\/\">Four Pass Loop<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 26.5 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 1 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220727_171855115-02-01-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220727_171855115-02-01-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220727_171855115-02-01-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220727_171855115-02-01-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PXL_20220727_171855115-02-01-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-colorado-trail-0\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/a-short-guide-to-hiking-the-colorado-trail\/\">Colorado Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 486 miles (give or take a few depending on route<br><strong>Time Needed:<\/strong> 4 &#8211; 6 weeks<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-idaho\">Idaho<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sawtooths-52-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sawtooths-52-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sawtooths-52-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sawtooths-52-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sawtooths-52.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-grand-sawtooth-loop\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/a-complete-guide-to-hiking-the-grand-sawtooth-loop\/\">Grand Sawtooth Loop<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 60-70 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 5-7 days<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Mid-July &#8211; Mid-September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ICT-18-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Landscape photo of a wooden suspension bridge spanning a good sized river. Beyond the bridge, granite peaks rise steeply making the valley deep cut.\" class=\"wp-image-50834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ICT-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ICT-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ICT-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ICT-18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ICT-18.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-idaho-centennial-trail\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/idaho-centennial-trail-guide\/\">Idaho Centennial Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 996 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 40-70 days<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Very Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>June &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-montana\">Montana<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_8346-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_8346-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_8346-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_8346-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/IMG_8346.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-glacier-national-park-backpacking-trips\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/glacier-national-park-backpacking-guide\/\">Glacier National Park Backpacking Trips<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Varies<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> Varies<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Late July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSC02313-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSC02313-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSC02313-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSC02313-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DSC02313.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-10-best-day-hikes-in-glacier-national-park\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/10-best-day-hikes-in-glacier-national-park\/\">10 Best Day Hikes in Glacier National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Varies<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> Varies<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Late July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20230906_110921-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman hikes off trail through alpine scenery\" class=\"wp-image-47404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20230906_110921-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20230906_110921-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20230906_110921-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20230906_110921-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20230906_110921.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-beaten-path\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/beaten-path-montana-trip-guide\/\">Beaten Path<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 27 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 3<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Late June &#8211; Mid-September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-oregon\">Oregon<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-timberline-trail-mount-hood\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/timberline-trail-loop-backpacking-guide\/\">Timberline Trail &#8211; Mount Hood<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 40 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>July \u2013 September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-three-sisters-loop-central-oregon\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/three-sisters-loop-backpacking-guide\/\">Three Sisters Loop &#8211; Central Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 50 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 6<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Late July \u2013 September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-wallowa-river-loop-eastern-oregon\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/wallowa-river-loop-backpacking-guide\/\">Wallowa River Loop &#8211; Eastern Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 36 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 4 &#8211; 5<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>July \u2013 September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-rogue-river-trail-southern-oregon\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/rogue-river-trail-backpacking-guide\/\">Rogue River Trail &#8211; Southern Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 40 miles (one way)<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 5<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> April &#8211; May &amp; September &#8211; October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-4.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-oregon-coast-trail-bandon-to-port-orford\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/oct-guide-bandon-to-port-orford\/\">Oregon Coast Trail &#8211; Bandon to Port Orford<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 30 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Spring, Summer, Fall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC01100-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC01100-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC01100-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC01100-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC01100.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-steens-mountain-southeastern-oregon\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/steens-mountain-backpacking-guide\/\">Steens Mountain &#8211; Southeastern Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Varies, depending on trip<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 5<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy to Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July &#8211; Early October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-46-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-46-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-46-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-46-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-asset-46.jpeg 1498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-strawberry-mountain-wilderness-loop-eastern-oregon\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/strawberry-mountain-wilderness-loop-backpacking-guide\/\">Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Loop &#8211; Eastern Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> About 20 miles, varies<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 3<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Strenuous<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>July &#8211; October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/McKenzie-R.T.-073-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/McKenzie-R.T.-073-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/McKenzie-R.T.-073-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/McKenzie-R.T.-073-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/McKenzie-R.T.-073.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-mckenzie-river-trail-central-oregon\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/mckenzie-river-trail-backpacking-guide\/\">McKenzie River Trail &#8211; Central Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 27 miles (one way)<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Mid-April &#8211; Early November<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Trip-Three-Fingered-Jack-Loop-2021-089-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Trip-Three-Fingered-Jack-Loop-2021-089-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Trip-Three-Fingered-Jack-Loop-2021-089-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Trip-Three-Fingered-Jack-Loop-2021-089-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Trip-Three-Fingered-Jack-Loop-2021-089.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-three-fingered-jack-loop-central-cascades\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/three-fingered-jack-loop-backpacking-guide\/\">Three Fingered Jack Loop &#8211; Central Cascades<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 20.9 &#8211; 23.7 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 3<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Mid-April &#8211; Early November<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Alvord-042-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Alvord-042-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Alvord-042-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Alvord-042-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Alvord-042-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Alvord-042.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-alvord-desert-camping-tips\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/alvord-desert-camping-tips\/\">Alvord Desert Camping Tips<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drive Time:<\/strong> 7 hrs. from Portland, 4 hrs. from Bend<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Late Spring &#8211; Fall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-texas\">Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1244-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The trail runs through a leafy, green forest. The ground is covered in green plants and it is a sunny day.\" class=\"wp-image-50789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1244-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1244-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1244-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1244-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1244-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1244-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-lone-star-hiking-trail\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/lone-star-hiking-trail-guide\/\">Lone Star Hiking Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 95 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 5 &#8211; 7<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> January &#8211; April<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-utah\">Utah<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC01985-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC01985-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC01985-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC01985-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC01985.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-buckskin-gulch-amp-paria-canyon-southern-utah\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/buckskin-gulch-and-paria-canyon-backpacking-guide\/\">Buckskin Gulch &amp; Paria Canyon &#8211; Southern Utah<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 21 &#8211; 51 miles depending on trip<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 5<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> April &#8211; June &amp; September &#8211; November<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC01710-2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A hiker wearing an Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultralight Backpack in a slot canyon in Utah\" class=\"wp-image-5893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC01710-2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC01710-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC01710-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/DSC01710-2-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-the-narrows-top-down-zion-national-park\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/zion-narrows-top-down-backpacking-guide\/\">The Narrows Top Down &#8211; Zion National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 16 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>May &#8211; October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC01158-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC01158-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC01158-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC01158-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC01158.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-zion-traverse-zion-national-park\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/zion-traverse-backpacking-guide\/\">Zion Traverse &#8211; Zion National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 48.3 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 6<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> April &#8211; May &amp; September &#8211; October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3_DSC00715.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3_DSC00715.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3_DSC00715-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-coyote-gulch-grand-staircase-escalante\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/coyote-gulch-backpacking-guide\/\">Coyote Gulch &#8211; Grand Staircase-Escalante<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 28.4 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> March &#8211; May &amp; October &#8211; Early November<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC00908.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC00908.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC00908-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC00908-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC00908-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-reflection-canyon-lake-powell-area\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/reflection-canyon-backpacking-guide\/\">Reflection Canyon &#8211; Lake Powell Area<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 16 &#8211; 18 miles out and back<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Late March &#8211; May &amp; September &#8211; October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC00115.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC00115.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC00115-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC00115-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC00115-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-under-the-rim-amp-riggs-spring-loop-bryce-canyon\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/bryce-canyon-backpacking-guide\/\">Under the Rim &amp; Riggs Spring Loop &#8211; Bryce Canyon<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 31.8 miles for both trails<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 5 for both trails<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> April &#8211; Mid-October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1178\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/uintas3-1-e1735863388255.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/uintas3-1-e1735863388255.jpg 1178w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/uintas3-1-e1735863388255-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/uintas3-1-e1735863388255-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/uintas3-1-e1735863388255-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1178px) 100vw, 1178px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-uinta-mountains-overview\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/backpacking-trip-guides\/backpacking-guide-utah-uinta-mountains\/\">Uinta Mountains (Overview)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 13-20 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 3<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Late June &#8211; Early October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-object-cover-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC00367.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10422\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-red-castle-lakes-high-uintas\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/red-castle-lakes-uintas-backpacking-guide\/\">Red Castle Lakes &#8211; High Uintas<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 20 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 3<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Late June &#8211; Early October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-7800-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-7800-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-7800-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-7800-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-7800-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-amethyst-basin-high-uintas\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/amethyst-lake-uintas-backpacking-guide\/\">Amethyst Basin &#8211; High Uintas<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 13 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 3<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Late June &#8211; Early October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC00510.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC00510.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC00510-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC00510-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC00510-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-henry-forks-lake-loop-high-uintas\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/henry-forks-lake-loop-uintas-backpacking-guide\/\">Henry Forks Lake Loop, High Uintas<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 18.2 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 3<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Late June &#8211; Early October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1523\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_7944-1-scaled-e1740673891927.jpg\" alt=\"Cloudless blue sky with deep red rock canyons in Canyonlands National Park\" class=\"wp-image-46287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_7944-1-scaled-e1740673891927.jpg 1523w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_7944-1-scaled-e1740673891927-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_7944-1-scaled-e1740673891927-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_7944-1-scaled-e1740673891927-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1523px) 100vw, 1523px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-big-needles-loop-canyonlands-national-park\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/big-needles-loop-canyonlands-backpacking-guide\/\">Big Needles Loop, Canyonlands National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 23.7 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 5<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate to Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> April-May, Late September-November&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-washington\">Washington<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-5.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-enchantment-lakes-basin-northern-cascades\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/enchantment-lakes-backpacking-guide\/\">Enchantment Lakes Basin &#8211; Northern Cascades<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 19 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 1 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Late July &#8211; October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_6832-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_6832-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_6832-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_6832-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_6832.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-goat-rocks-wilderness-south-central-cascades\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/goat-rocks-wilderness-backpacking-guide\/\">Goat Rocks Wilderness &#8211; South Central Cascades<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Varies by route<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 6<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Late July &#8211; October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/static1.squarespace-6.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-wonderland-trail-mount-rainier\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/wonderland-trail-backpacking-quick-guide\/\">Wonderland Trail &#8211; Mount Rainier<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 93 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 9 &#8211; 12<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Very Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03649-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03649-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03649-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03649-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC03649.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-round-the-mountain-trail-mount-adams\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/mt-adams-round-the-mountain-trail-backpacking-guide\/\">Round the Mountain Trail &#8211; Mount Adams<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Varies<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 5<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01890-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01890-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01890-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01890-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC01890.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-mount-margaret-backcountry-mount-st-helens\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/mount-margaret-backpacking-guide-mount-st-helens\/\">Mount Margaret Backcountry &#8211; Mount St. Helens<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 25 &#8211; 35 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Late July &#8211; October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC01321-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC01321-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC01321-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC01321-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC01321.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-loowit-trail-loop-mount-st-helens\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/loowit-loop-trail-mount-st-helens-backpacking-guide\/\">Loowit Trail Loop &#8211; Mount St. Helens<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 30 to 36, depending on trailhead<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Strenuous<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>July &#8211; October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20190617_095854-01-1500x1000-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20190617_095854-01-1500x1000-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20190617_095854-01-1500x1000-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20190617_095854-01-1500x1000-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_20190617_095854-01-1500x1000-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-north-coast-route-olympic-national-park\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/olympic-coast-backpacking-guide-olympic-national-park\/\">North Coast Route &#8211; Olympic National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 30 to 36, depending on trailhead<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Strenuous<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July &#8211; October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-wyoming\">Wyoming<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC03309-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC03309-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC03309-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC03309-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC03309-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-teton-crest-trail-grand-teton-national-park\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/teton-crest-trail-backpacking-guide\/\">Teton Crest Trail &#8211; Grand Teton National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 40 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 5<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July &#8211; Early September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SUNSETVIEW-BACKSIDEOFTHECIRQUEFROMSHADOWLAKE.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SUNSETVIEW-BACKSIDEOFTHECIRQUEFROMSHADOWLAKE.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SUNSETVIEW-BACKSIDEOFTHECIRQUEFROMSHADOWLAKE-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SUNSETVIEW-BACKSIDEOFTHECIRQUEFROMSHADOWLAKE-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-cirque-of-the-towers-wind-river-range\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/cirque-of-the-towers-3-day-backpacking-loop-wind-river-wy\/\">Cirque of the Towers &#8211; Wind River Range<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 24 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1038\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/B514DA6E-A98C-42BF-83B6-6261629CF98C-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/B514DA6E-A98C-42BF-83B6-6261629CF98C-1.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/B514DA6E-A98C-42BF-83B6-6261629CF98C-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/B514DA6E-A98C-42BF-83B6-6261629CF98C-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/B514DA6E-A98C-42BF-83B6-6261629CF98C-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-titcomb-basin-wind-river-range\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/titcomb-basin-backpacking-guide-wind-river-range-wy\/\">Titcomb Basin &#8211; Wind River Range<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Varies<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 5<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-canada\">Canada<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a pack is hiking down a scree slope. There is a glacial blue lake in the valley below and mountains in the distance.\" class=\"wp-image-50885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GDT-21-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-great-divide-trail\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/great-divide-trail-backpacking-guide\/\">Great Divide Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 700 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 35 &#8211; 70<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05675.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05675-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05675-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC05675-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-lake-o-hara-backcountry-yoho-national-park-0\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/lake-ohara-hiking-and-camping-guide\/\">Lake O&#8217;Hara Backcountry &#8211; Yoho National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Varies<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time:<\/strong> July &#8211; Late September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC06906.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC06906.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC06906-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC06906-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC06906-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-skyline-trail-jasper-national-park\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/skyline-trail-backpacking-guide-jasper-national-park\/\">Skyline Trail &#8211; Jasper National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 27 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 2 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Late July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC04888.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC04888.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC04888-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC04888-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC04888-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-sawback-trail-banff-national-park\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/sawback-trail-backpacking-guide-banff-national-park\/\">Sawback Trail &#8211; Banff National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 46 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 4 &#8211; 6<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Late July &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contained-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-32-px-font-size\" id=\"h-international-backpacking-trips\">International Backpacking Trips<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TMB-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"Green pines give way to a white snow-covered mountain under blue skies\" class=\"wp-image-55404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TMB-landscape.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TMB-landscape-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TMB-landscape-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TMB-landscape-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TMB-landscape-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"tmb\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/tour-du-mont-blanc-hiking-guide\/\">Tour Du Mont Blanc &#8211; French, Italian &amp; Swiss Alps<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 170 kilometers \/ 106 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 10 &#8211; 12<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>Late June &#8211; Mid-September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0240-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0240-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0240-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0240-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0240-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-santa-cruz-trek-cordillera-blanca-peru\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/santa-cruz-trek-peru-a-guide-to-hiking-in-the-cordillera-blanca\/\">Santa Cruz Trek &#8211; Cordillera Blanca, Peru<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 50 kilometers \/ 31 miles<br><strong>Days Needed:<\/strong> 3 &#8211; 4<br><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &#8211; Difficult<br><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>May &#8211; September<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC06442.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC06442.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC06442-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC06442-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC06442-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-nepal-trekking-a-comprehensive-guide\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/trekking-in-nepal-a-comprehensive-guide\/\">Nepal Trekking &#8211; A Comprehensive Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>October &#8211; November &amp; March &#8211; April<br><strong>Gear Guide: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/nepal-backpacking-gear-checklist-teahouse-trekking\/\">What to Pack for Hiking in Nepal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contained-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC07431.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC07431.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC07431-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC07431-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC07431-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-font-18-px-font-size\" id=\"h-backpacking-amp-hiking-in-patagonia\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/a-guide-to-backpacking-hiking-in-patagonia\/\">Backpacking &amp; 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