Spooky season is our favorite time of year here at Terradrift. Halloween is our favorite holiday, we love Dia de los Muertos traditions, and frankly, we embody the spirit of the season year-round. So you know we’re always down for a haunted hike, eerie trail and darkly historic adventure. Fortunately, there are plenty to choose from across the U.S. Here are 10 haunted hikes to get your heart pumping (in all the ways).
This summer, AllTrails, one of our favorite hiking apps quietly launched a new membership tier with all sorts of new features: Peak. We’ve always loved the app for how easy it makes finding good hiking trails in new destinations, how it keeps track of hikes we’ve completed, and keeps us on track and from getting lost if we end up on the wrong path. But now, there’s so much more to love. So whether you’re sticking with the free membership or upgrading to the newest paid membership tier, AllTrails is worth a look.
Dreaming of a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park or Estes Park, Colorado? Why wouldn’t you be?! They’re beautiful destinations in every season and for adventurers who love to meaner in the mountains, this part of Colorado is a great place to do it. We’ve spent some time in the park ourselves, but we also called on a few experts to share what they think are the best hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), all so you can hit trails with confidence knowing you experienced the best the park has to offer.
When it comes to barefoot hiking shoes, we at Terradrift have tested more than our fair share. From the rugged but ultra-flexible Magna Lite WR SG to the Xero Shoes Scrambler, we know a thing or two about what makes a barefoot shoe trail-worthy. So when Vivobarefoot dropped the Primus Trail Flow Mid, we had to lace ‘em up and take them for a spin.
We’re no strangers to sweat. We live in Utah, after all, where the desert sun is hot and the air is dry and hiking up mountains regularly happens when it’s over 90ºF. Naturally, that means we’re no strangers to funky smells coming from our clothing, either. So we decided to run a little test to see what fabrics dry fastest and stink less when they get sweaty.
Silverthorne, Colorado is easy to drive right by, especially if you’re headed down I-70 through the state or making a bee-line to a more popular outdoor destination like Breckenridge. But Silverthone and its neighbor Frisco are more than worth exploring on their own. The area offers outdoor fun galore, plus tons of hiking, biking, and art (and for a lot less money than bougie Breck just a few minutes up the canyon). Plus, it’s located alongside inviting Dillon Reservoir. So grab your sun hoodie and trekking poles and start your exploratory visit with one of the 5 best hikes in Silverthorne (according to the folks who call the region home)!
With over 60 US National Parks, it can be hard to decide where to visit next. That’s why we created this 12 question quiz to point you to your new favorite park!
There are so many amazing hikes out there it’s hard to know where to start or go to next. Luckily, with a little help from AllTrails, we can get an idea of which are the most hike-worthy trails out there. It may come as no surprise that #1 is also our favorite Utah hike: Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park (we talk about it in our Utah Mighty 5 road trip itinerary that you should definitely check out).
Glenwood Springs, Colorado is easy to miss. If you’re driving down I-70 through the state, it may look like just another one of the small towns that line the major thoroughfare between Denver and Utah. But Glenwood Springs is a more than worthwhile destination in its own right. It offers outdoor fun galore, plus tons of hot springs, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, and more. So grab your sun hoodie and trekking poles and start your exploratory visit with one of the 5 best hikes in Glenwood Springs! Then check out how else you might like to fill your time while you’re in town.
Think Breckenridge, Colorado is nothing more than a bougie ski town? Think again. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails carve through the high mountain terrain, often right from downtown! There are practically unlimited opportunities to head into wilderness areas or backcountry whether you’re looking for a family-friendly stroll or a challenging summit. We recently explored the area ourselves, but also tapped a few local friends and fellow outdoorists to share some of their picks for the best hikes in Breckenridge. So grab your boots (or hiking sandals) and get to it!
