Love hiking? With winter right around the corner, hikes can be rather intimidating. Dealing with snow, rain, and all of the above just means you have to be that much more prepared. It also means incredible sights and gorgeous views ahead of you. We scoured the internet high and low to find the hikes that are most accessible and breathtaking during the winter months. Here’s what we found:
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO.
Most popular trail: Chasm Falls
Big Bend National Park, TX
Most popular trail: Balanced Rock
Bryce Canyon, UT
Most popular trail: Fairyland Ski Loop
Zion National Park, UT
Most popular trail: Emerald Pools
Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Most popular trail: Tolmie Peak Trail
Yosemite National Park, CA
Most popular trail: Bridalveil Falls
Depending on the level of expertise, most of these hikes are completely do-able. So don’t let winter become your hibernation period. Get out there and work up a sweat!