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Jeff D

The 7 Most Awesome Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains - 2 views

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    If you haven't yet hiked these seven trails in the Smokies, they must be on your to-do list for your next visit - or your just not getting the full Smoky Mountains experience.
Jeff D

Hike to The Pool in Rocky Mountain National Park - 0 views

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    One of the features along the hike to The Pool in Rocky Mountain National Park is that you'll walk thru Arch Rocks, a couple of house-sized rocks that landed on the trail when a large boulder fell from the cliffs above and split apart. This popular year-round hike can also be combined with the Cub Lake Trail (http://www.rockymountainhikingtrails.com/cub-lake.htm) to make an outstanding and easy loop hike.
Jeff D

Flame azaleas in Smokies approaching peak bloom - 0 views

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    If you're anywhere near the Great Smoky Mountains in the next three weeks or so, whatever you do, don't miss the flame azaleas at the summit of Gregory Bald. Azalea lovers from all over the world come here to visit perhaps the finest display of flame azaleas anywhere on the planet.
Jeff D

Hike to see Azaleas on Gregory Bald in Great Smoky Mountains NP - 0 views

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    Make plans now to see the world famous flame azaleas at the summit of Gregory Bald in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The spectacular display of wildflowers usually peak during the mid-to-late June time period. The hike to Gregory Bald is a roundtrip of 11.3 miles and a climb of more than 3000 feet, but is well worth the effort.
Jeff D

Hike to good ole' Rocky Top in the Smoky Mountains! - 0 views

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    Yes, this is the same Rocky Top that inspired the famous lyrics that is now the fight song for the Univ of Tennessee. This hike is one of the best hikes in the Smokies, especially if you hit the trail in June when the mountain laurel is on full display at Spence Field. Make sure to watch the video.
Jeff D

Laurel Falls hike near Gatlinburg in the Smokies - 0 views

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    Hiking information for the trail to Laurel Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is one of the most popular destinations to one of the most oustanding waterfalls in the park. A few suggestions to avoid the crowds.....
Jeff D

Hike to Charlies Bunion in the Great Smoky Mountains - 0 views

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    One of the most popular hikes in the Smokies takes you along the Appalachian Trail to reach Charlies Bunion, a rock outcropping offering one of the best panoramic views in the Park.
Jeff D

The Top Seven Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains - 0 views

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    With over 800 miles of trails in the Smoky Mountains, how do know where to hike when visiting this National Park? The following article is a compilation of what I consider to be the absolute best hikes in the Smokies.
Jeff D

15 Loop Hikes in the Smoky Mountains - 0 views

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    A list of the top loop hike options I developed of varying length, and in different areas of the Great Smoky Mountains. In addition to seeing more terrain, you also have the opportunity to see more of the features the Smokies has to offer, such as wildflo
Jeff D

Hiking the Old Ute Trail in the Rocky Mountains - 0 views

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    Located on Trail Ridge Road at more than 11,500 feet above sea level in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Old Ute Trail is an excellent hike that allows you to enjoy high alpine and tundra scenery without having to do a lot of climbing.
Jeff D

Training for a long hike - 0 views

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    There's nothing worse than getting half-way through a hike and feeling like you've already gone 10 rounds with Mike Tyson.
Jeff D

Hike to Grassy Ridge Bald on Roan Mountain - 0 views

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    Article on hiking the Appalachian Trail to Grassy Ridge Bald on Roan Mountain along the TN-NC border. This section of the Appalachian Trail is rated as one of the most scenic sections along the entire trail - and can be easily done on a day hike.
Jeff D

Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park: Photos & hike reports - 0 views

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    With nearly 360 miles of trails, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is an absolute hiker's paradise. Trails range from flat lakeside strolls to steep mountain peak climbs. Check out my hike reports & photos from the Keyhole on Longs Peak, The Loch, Odessa Lake, the Old Ute Trail, Sky Pond and Bluebird Lake.
Jeff D

Grizzly Encounter on Yellowstone's Avalanche Peak - 0 views

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    One of our prime hiking destinations for the week was a climb up 10,566-foot Avalanche Peak, located about eight miles from the park's east entrance. We put this hike at the top of our itinerary because it's one of the higher peaks in Yellowstone, and it didn't require any technical skills to reach the summit.\n
Jeff D

Hike Lily Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park - 1 views

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    Lily Lake is an easy, family friendly hike in Rocky Mountain National Park that offers outstanding views of Longs Peak. It's also a great option for a winter hike when snow makes passage difficult in the higher elevations.
Kathy Doran

Rainbow Falls Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains - 0 views

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    One of the most spectacular waterfall hikes in the Smoky Mountains.
Jeff D

The Best Easy Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park - 0 views

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    With warmer weather finally here, trails in the lower elevations of Rocky Mountain National Park are now accessible. Here are some of my favorite easy hikes in the park.
Kathy Doran

Iceberg Lake, Glacier National Park - 0 views

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    Iceberg Lake has to be one of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park in Montana. There's great opportunities to see bears on the hillside, you'll pass by Ptarmigan Falls and Iceberg Lake is just spectacular.
Jeff D

Hiking the Bear Lake Loop in RMNP - 0 views

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    The Bear Lake Loop in Rocky Mountain National Park is an extremely popular destination, but you can avoid the crowds by visiting during the off season, or very early in the morning. You may even go home with some great sunrise photos.
Jeff D

New trail on HikingintheSmokys.com: Middle Prong Trail - 0 views

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    The Middle Prong Trail is perhaps the best waterfall hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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