The Best Places to go Backpacking in the U.S

Backpacking is a great way to enjoy nature up close36.2 mile long Kesugi Ridge Trail in Talkeetna,
and is a very affordable way to see unique placesAlaska.  This difficult hike is a two to four day trip
that can't be reached in a car.  There are thousandsacross the majestic alpine ridges of Denali State
of different trails and locations for backpacking tripsPark.  There are four different access points to the
of various difficulty all across the world and severalpopular Alaskan backpacking trail from the Alaska
of the best backpacking trips are in the UnitedHwy. and the views and scenery along the trail are
States.  magnificent.  The best seasons for backpacking the
Mount Whitney Trail, in Lone Pine, CA, is on of theKesugi Ridge Trail are summer and fall.
best backpacking trips in America for seasoned coldHawaii hiking trails offer wonderfully pleasant climates
weather backpacking enthusiasts.  The 11 mile hikeand breathtaking scenery.  One of the best
to the 14,505 feet high summit of Mount Whitney isbackpacking trips and most popular hikes in Hawaii is
quite difficult in areas and can be extremelythe Kalalau Trail.  The 11 mile trail begins in Ha'ena
treacherous through the last 4 miles in colderState Park at Ke'ee Beach and passes through
months.  Throughout most of the year, Mountseveral beautiful Hawaiian valleys before ending at
Whitney's peak is covered in ice and snow, requiringKalalau Beach.  Camping is allowed in several shady,
ice picks and crampons for passage.  The ice beginseasily accessible areas along the beautiful Na Pali
to melt in July and the summit is usually clear inCoast, but permits and camping fees are required.
August, only to become icy again by late September.One of the best backpacking trips in New England
 combines the best hiking in New Hampshire with
Backpacking Mount Whitney Trail is only allowed byhiking the Appalachian Trail, giving backpackers the
permit and can be difficult to obtain, especially duringmajestic Presidential Traverse, a favorite 25.5 mile
the summer.  Camping is permitted in most locationshike through the Presidential Range in the middle of
along the trail and there are two designatedthe beautiful White Mountain National Forest.  The
backcountry camping areas with water access,Appalachian Mountain Club offers lodging at several
latrines, and campsites.  Weather can behuts conveniently located along the Appalachian Trail
unpredictable and harsh on the Mount Whitney trail,in the White Mountains.  One of the most popular
so prepare accordingly and don't forget the Colemanroutes for backpackers hiking the Presidential
toe warmers.  Traverse begins at the Madison hut, traveling on to
Backpacking in Montana is extremely popular,Lakes of the Clouds hut and finishing at Mizpah
especially along the Black Canyon of the YellowstoneSprings.  AMC huts require reservations and provide
trail in the northern Rocky Mountains.  This moderatehikers with a warm bed, a hot, filling dinner, and a
18.5 mile hike along the Yellowstone River is one ofnourishing breakfast before setting out for the next
the best backpacking trips in America because of itsday's hike.  A hut to hut Presidential Traverse is one
amazing scenery and abundance of wildlife along theof the best backpacking trips in America because
way.  The weather in this area of Montana warmshikers can enjoy a challenging and scenic hike through
up by May, making this a pleasant Montanathe White Mountains with minimal gear, ending each
backpacking trip for summer months.day with a comfortable place to sleep, a warm meal
One of the best backpacking trips in Alaska is theindoors, and plenty of company.