Hengifoss Waterfall Hike: Everything You Need to Know
Iceland is a country of stunning waterfalls, but Hengifoss may just be its most beautiful. Not only is it the third tallest waterfall in Iceland, standing at an impressive 128 meters tall, but it also is one of the most unique looking. With its curtain of water cascading down a dramatic basalt cliffside striated with shockingly vibrant red volcanic layers, Hengifoss seriously looks straight out of Game of Thrones. To reach Hengifoss, you are going to have to work, climbing over 250 meters of elevation along the rim of a rocky canyon. If you want to see it for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about hiking to Hengifoss, one of the most uniquely beautiful waterfalls in Iceland.
Glymur Waterfall Hike: The Second Tallest Waterfall in Iceland
In a country that’s FULL of waterfalls, like Iceland, it’s hard to stand out for your natural beauty—but Glymur Waterfall does! In fact, towering at almost 200 meters, it was actually the tallest waterfall in the country until 2007, when another slightly taller waterfall, Morsafoss, was uncovered, due to glacial melt. While it may have lost its impressive title, Glymur Waterfall is still absolutely worth a visit—but, in order to see this stunning waterfall and the impossibly green canyon it sits in for yourself, you’re going to have to work for it, climbing along a challenging trail to reach it. If you want to experience this beautiful spectacle for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Glymur Waterfall hike in Iceland.
Long Point Trail in New River Gorge National Park: Everything You Need to Know
New River Gorge National Park is known for a number of things, including rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and the spectacular New River Gorge Bridge, which holds the impressive title of being the longest single-span steel arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere! There are some incredible viewpoints of this bridge in the park, but the best one is found along the Long Point Trail, which provides unobstructed views over the gorge below. So if you want to experience one of the most stunning views in West Virginia, here’s everything you need to know about hiking the Long Point Trail in New River Gorge National Park.
Endless Wall Trail in New River Gorge National Park: Everything You Need to Know
New River Gorge, located in West Virginia, is one of the U.S.’s newest national parks, but already has incredible infrastructure, including viewpoints, campsites, and hiking trails. One of the most famous hikes in New River Gorge is the Endless Wall Trail, which offers tons of dramatic viewpoints over the Gorge. If you want to experience this incredible hike for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Endless Wall Trail.
Anna Ruby Falls Trail: The Most Popular Hike Near Helen, Georgia
While Helen may be home to under 700 people, it still is one of the most popular destinations in Georgia state, thanks to its adorable Bavarian architecture and stunning mountain views. While Helen itself is adorable, there’s lots of natural beauty to be explored outside of town, like the popular Anna Ruby Falls, a set of twin waterfalls cascading down a rocky cliffside. If you want to see this beautiful slice of Northern Georgia for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Anna Ruby Falls Trail, the most popular hike near Helen.
Humantay Lake Hike: The Most Beautiful Day Hike Near Cusco
The Andes Mountains of Peru are known for their epic peaks, massive glaciers, and technicolor alpine lakes. The Humanity Lake hike, located about three and a half hours from the colonial city of Cusco, packs all of those features—and a LOT more—in one incredible day hike. But there’s actually lots of different ways that you can see and experience this trail. So here’s everything you need to know about the Humantay Lake hike, one of the most beautiful day hikes near Cusco.
Rainbow Mountain Hike: Everything You Need to Know
Rainbow Mountain (also called the “Mountain of Seven Colors” or “Vinicunca” in the native Quechua language), located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, truly lives up to its name, with colorful striations streaked across its slopes. Due to its otherworldly appearance, the Rainbow Mountain hike has quickly become one of the most popular day trips from the bustling colonial city of Cusco. But, due to its remote location, extremely high elevation, and the INSANE crowds that swarm the mountaintop, actually being able to enjoy your visit here isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Here’s everything you need to know about the Rainbow Mountain hike, from how to be safe on the trail to how to beat the massive crowds.
Laguna 69 Hike: Everything You Need to Know
Peru is known for its incredible hiking trails, but some areas, like the famed Andes Mountains around the city of Cusco, get all of the attention. But this is a HUGE oversight—the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, tucked away in northern Peru, boasts massive glaciers, more than 400 alpine lakes, and some of the tallest mountains in all of Peru. The Laguna 69 trail manages to combine ALL of those features (and SO much more natural beauty!) into one jawdropping day hike. So if you want to experience some of the best that the Andes Mountains have to offer, here’s everything you need to know about the Laguna 69 hike.
How Much the Inca Trail Cost Us (Every Penny We Spent!)
The Inca Trail, located high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, is one of the most epic adventures that you can have in South America. This iconic trek takes you past dozens of ancient Inca ruins and some of the most breathtaking vistas of the Andes Mountains and culminates at Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. However, hiking the trail doesn’t come cheap—in fact, it’s the most expensive trek that my husband, Justin, and I have ever completed. If you’re wanting to plan this incredible trek for yourself, here’s exactly how much the Inca Trail cost us, from the hike itself to some of the smaller items we would have never thought about.
Packing List for the Inca Trail (The ULTIMATE Guide)
The Inca Trail may be the most iconic multi-day trek in all of South America, leading from the heart of the Sacred Valley of Peru to Machu Picchu, one of the best preserved cities of the Incan empire. It’s also a little bit unusual for a backpacking trip—most of your food, gear, and even some of your personal belongings are carried by porters along the trail. So what should you pack for this bucket list trail—and what can you leave at home? My husband, Justin, and I have done a TON of multi-day backpacking trips and recently applied all of that knowledge to packing for and tackling the Inca Trail. So, here's everything you need to include on your packing list for the Inca Trail to have the best time on this epic hike.