Intro: It wasn't until my 20s that I discovered my love for hiking and climbing. I have been told there are 2 types of fun. Type I you get from experiences such as a roller coaster. Its fun for a moment but it isn't memorable. This type of fun is typically forgot about shortly after the experience. Type II fun is often referred to as the type of fun you have after completing something challenging or even miserable at the time of activity, BUT the memory is unforgettable and afterwards the person looks back at that challenging experience and says, "That was fun- even EPIC!."
Below I have put together a list of my favorites:)
Angels Landing, Zion National Park (O, S, D) Why I love it: Exposure factor; summit view is amazing!
The Narrows, Zion National Park (K, D) Why I love it: Refreshing; most unique hike I've done.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru (P, S) Why I love it: Historical trail; beauty every step of the way.
Old Rag Circuit, Shenandoah National Park (P, O) Why I love it: The traverse to the summit is so much fun!
Mount Rainier, Washington (T, S,R, P) Why I love it: Crevasse Crossing; sunrise on top of the mountain.
Mount Washington-Lions Head Trail, New Hampshire (R, S) Why I love it: Most unpredictable weather/mountain conditions
Mount Katahdin, Maine (S, O) Why I love it: Hiking across the knives edge to the summit is literally like walking through the clouds.
Mount Whitney, California (S, O, P) Why I love it: Highest contiguous US mountain.
Quandary Peak, Colorado (S, O) Why I love it: Great beginner 14er/mountain trek.
Hyayna Picchu, Peru (P, T) Why I love it: Overlook Machu Picchu; I got engaged here. :) Key- S: Strenuous; K: Kid-friendly; O: Older kids+; R: Be aware of +risks; P: Permit needed (Please Note: All hikes have some level of risk involved.)
Here is to more type II fun exploring this beautiful world.
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