Hiking the England Coast Path, the World’s (soon-to-be) Longest Coastal Trail At 2,795 miles, the King Charles III England Coast Path is on track to become the world’s longest coastal trail. Wild in some places and suburban in others, walking along it offers an incredible education in...
Backpacking the Lost Coast Trail — Northern California Arguably the finest coastal backpacking trail in the US, this 25 mile stretch of CA coast is truly a unique trip where you’ll get to experience raw wilderness and remoteness. Read More → Backpacking Island and Twin Lakes — Desolation ...
Review, plan and study backpacking trails in Channel Islands National Park by the Backpacker editors. Includes trail notes, maps, GPS coordinates, photos and user comments for each trail.
Los Liones Trail to Parker Mesa: A moderate coastal hike with great views and just enough solitude (during the week at least) to make you forget you’re in LA. Malibu Creek State Park: Want to check out a lake, a small river, and do a bit of rock climbing? This is the spot for...
Los Liones Trail to Parker Mesa: A moderate coastal hike with great views and just enough solitude (during the week at least) to make you forget you’re in LA. Malibu Creek State Park: Want to check out a lake, a small river, and do a bit of rock climbing? This is the spot for...
Featuring historic cities, Transylvanian castles, coastal resorts and mountain retreats, get off the beaten path in Europe with our backpacking route for Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania. Oceania Backpacking Routes Big Australia Travel Itinerary Time – 2-3 months | Budget – US$6000 Our Oz route fea...
A. The cool coastal air. B. The wonders of tide. C. The variety of wildlife. D. The well-preserved beach. 2. Why do backpackers join in Tahoe Backpacking? A. To hike up a trail of 9,000 feet. B. To reach Tunnel Creek Station. C. To finish challenging daily mileage. D. To en...
Driving up the California coast on Highway 1 is also a favorite, with a (must needed) stop in the adorable seaside town of Carmel. Continue cruising up to hit the border and finish your road trip in Central Oregon with a beverage in the beer capital of the world – Bend! There’s an...
I prefer other highly-ventilated rain gear, without a big weight penalty, backpacking mostly in the rainy parts of coastal California. For showery forecasts, my old Golite Chrome Dome umbrella over a DWR-treated windshirt and windpants works great. Almost too much ventilation, quickly learned to...
Except generalizations are still generalizations. Where I backpack most often in coastal California, light snowfall is a rare event between December and February. So your summer tent works for me in four seasons. And despite being in the “dry west,” condensation is a serious problem year-round...