From the stunning beaches of Hawaii’s Kalalau Trail and the iconic sights along San Francisco’s Bay Trail to epic bucket-list adventures like the Pacific Crest and Appalachian trails, 100 TRAILS, 5000 IDEAS highlights preeminent hiking and walking routes in Canada and the United States.
Filled with National Geographic’s legendary photography, this authoritative guide offers tips on wildlife spotting, scenic overlooks and picnic locales, cabins, campsites, and other places to lay your head, hiker friendly eateries, and nearby off-trail activities. If you can’t trek the entire route, there are recommendations on tackling shorter lengths on some of the country’s most iconic journeys, as well as practical planning advice for when to go and what to expect.
Everyone from beginners looking for an easy day hike (the tow path along the C&O Canal in Maryland) to more advanced trekkers looking for multi-week excursions (the famed multi-state Continental Divide Trail) will find inspiration along with useful and practical information like:
- Tips for exploring Washington’s Elliott Bay Trail along the Seattle Waterfront
- Suggested routes for hiking the Grand Canyon, rim to rim, in Arizona.
- Advice for conquering Wisconsin’s “Ice Age” Trail
- The history behind Georgia’s Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Trail
- The best way to see the falls along NY’s Niagara Falls Gorge Trails
- Advice on how to trek the Plain of Six Glaciers in Banff National Park





