I completed my sixth solo trip to Big Bend National Park in November, with a stop in Alpine on the way there and one night in Del Rio on the way back. This was my first time visiting Big Bend in November, and it was fabulous! With cooler temperatures it was perfect weather for hiking, …
Hiking
Here you will find solo hiking trip reviews, tips, gear options, advice for hiking alone and adventure travel options for the solo traveler.
Remember to always bring the 10 essentials on every hike.
Traveling around the US there is a lot of great hiking. Some of my favorite places are Utah and in Arizona around Sedona, Page, Tucson, and the Grand Canyon.
On the east coast in the New England region you can see amazing views from the coast. Ocean Lookout trail in Camden State Park is a great hike with panoramic views of the water and the town of Camden.
For a unique coastal viewpoint take the one mile hike on the Rockland Breakwater out to the lighthouse.
I’ve done a lot of hiking near my hometown of Calgary Alberta. Click the links below for all the hiking blog posts for each area.
In British Columbia the hiking ranges from coastal hikes to high elevation hikes in the Canadian Rockies and everything in between. I love any hike where there is water and mountains and Joffre Lakes Trail near Whistler is a great hike for both.
In Yoho National Park near the Alberta border I recommend hiking around Emerald Lake. And two beautiful waterfall hikes in Yoho are Wapta Falls and Takakkaw Falls.
If you drive to southern Alberta you can visit Waterton Lake National Park and continue down to Montana to explore Glacier National Park. There are lots of great hiking options including Trail of Cedars which is also the trailhead to Avalanche Lake hike.
When I visited Nova Scotia my favorite hike, even better than Skyline Trail in Cape Breton, was the amazing Gaff Point hike at Hirtle’s Beach in the South Shore region of Nova Scotia. You can read about 9 Cape Breton hikes here.
In Texas the best hiking is at Big Bend National Park. Check out my favorite trails for hiking solo at Big Bend here.
And you’ll want to check out the list of best hikes at Big Bend too.
Another great hike in Texas is Enchanted Rock – it’s a huge boulder out in the hill country of central Texas.
Desert hikes offer unique experiences like White Sands National Park in New Mexico. There’s also a cool hike in Truth or Consequences New Mexico called Healing Waters Trail that is part history tour and part desert hike.
If you want to learn more about hiking solo and some of the survival skills you may need to rely on if you get lost on a hiking trip, check out my post on Wilderness Survival Skills.
Have fun hiking!
When you’re out hiking the trails great footwear and socks make your feet happy. And since the perfect way to ruin a good hike is to make your feet unhappy you’ll want to snuggle them into the best hiking socks you can find. I’m always on the look out for great hiking socks. I want …
The mountainous landscapes of Italy offer endless hiking adventures for those travelers eager to venture and explore remote destinations in nature. The Italian peninsula features extremely interesting walking paths surrounded by unspoiled nature, including a variety of routes and hiking destinations catering to first-timers as well as more challenging trails, perfect for experienced hikers. The …
A country where about eighty percent of the landscape is made of mountains is arguably the best destination for those into trekking, hiking, and outdoor adventures. And Greece is one of those places. We are used to thinking about dreamy fishing villages, whitewashed islands, pristine coasts, and beautiful beaches when we think about Greece. And …
One of the great things about Calgary is the abundance of hiking trails both in the city and a short drive away. There is no shortage of outdoor things to do in Calgary and the nearby Rocky Mountains in Banff and Canmore. Whether you’re looking to do your hiking in Calgary or want to enjoy …
Selecting the best winter hiking gear may seem an easy task. It’s just the usual clothes you take plus more warm clothes, right? It’s not quite that simple. But don’t worry, this article is your guide to cold weather gear including what layers to wear in winter, and all the way down to the best …
Established in the early 1940s, the Big Bend National Park is in West Texas along the Mexican border and the Rio Grande, the longest river in Texas. Big Bend is one of the best tourist destinations in Texas because it offers many outdoor activities such as camping, climbing, cycling, hiking, horseback riding, rafting, and canoeing. …
With the arrival of summer, it’s time to get out and explore the great outdoors. And in Alberta there’s no better place than the Canadian Rockies for hiking and nature appreciation. In Jasper National Park you will find one of the most spectacular hikes in Canada. The Edith Cavell Meadows hiking trail includes glaciers, a …
The desk hike atop Hancock Hill is one of the most unique hiking experiences in Texas. A what?! Yes, you read that correctly, a desk. Complete with office chair, writing implements, and notebooks. On top of a hill in the Texas high desert. Alpine Texas is already a unique place to visit in Texas, so …
Ever since I learned the basics of outdoor survival skills, I realized how important it is to prepare before heading out on a hike, even if it’s just a day hike. There are several important things to bring when hiking so that you are prepared for unexpected events. I often remind people to always bring …
Jordan Pond trail is different than many of the hiking trails in Acadia National Park because most hikes offer up coastal views. Hiking around Jordan Pond and through the beautiful forest is an enjoyable experience especially in the fall. Acadia is one of the best places for autumn leaf peeping. The Jordan Pond loop is …
The most famous of the 2,000 natural stone arches at Utah’s Arches National Park is the Delicate Arch. Make it a point to get up early and hike to Delicate Arch before it gets too crowded. Bring a headlamp if you start hiking before sunrise or after sunset. And wear hiking shoes with gripping power …