Lace up your hiking boots and lets head out. Everyone had different thoughts on what makes a good hike. Something in the forest, or something with a view. Learning history or experiencing it along the way. Here are some of the top rated hikes in the world. Would you agree?
In our own back yard,
British Columbia Canada, is the West Coast Trail.
It is a rugged, challenging but extremely rewarding trail. The 75km path take you through old growth forest to beaches and headlands.
Zion Narrows, Utah USA
Hike through the waters of this canyon, which twists and turns to reveal carved alcoves, hanging gardens and "Wall Street" a 3.2km stretch where the canyon narrows to 7.2m wide and 455m high.
Inca Trail, Peru
This is a trek for those who love history and culture. Learn about the ancient Inca empire as you follow in their footsteps to magical Machu Picchu.
Hadrian's Wall, United Kingdom
This wall was built as a defense fortification in AD 122, and ran across the width of Northern Britain. A significant part of the wall still remains along this 120km hike from coast to coast.
Routeburn Track, New Zealand
Just one of the many amazing hikes in New Zealand, this hike takes 3 days. Hiking through the superb scenery of the Southern Alps in the South Island.
Phoenix, Arizona USA
National Geographic rates Phoenix among America's best hiking cities with 320 kilometres of accessible hiking trails.
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