{"id":22264,"date":"2023-05-12T06:22:30","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T05:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=22264"},"modified":"2023-12-13T13:05:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T12:05:00","slug":"7-hardest-hikes-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/7-hardest-hikes-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The Seven Hardest Hikes in the US, Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hiking is one of the best ways to explore a wide-open destination and is also one of the best ways to burn calories. From easy trails in city parks to steep climbs up challenging peaks, there\u2019s a hike for every fitness level and interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States is home to hikes that are known for their physically demanding nature, risky natural environments, and routes that seem almost impossible to plan. Ranked by difficulty, these are the seven hardest <a href=\"\/i\/usa-hiking-trekking\">hikes in the US<\/a> based on physical difficulties, risks and dangers, logistics, and uncontrollable environmental considerations. Read on to discover the most dangerous hikes in the US!<\/p>\n\n\n<div><hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p><em>Travel on: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/f\/hiking-trekking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A hiking and trekking tour <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The Maze<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a reason this hike is called The Maze: it\u2019s quite literally a labyrinth of red rock and dead-end canyons that takes expert planning and self-sufficiency to tackle. While undeniably beautiful, The Maze poses challenges for inexperienced hikers and it\u2019s why it\u2019s top on our list of the most dangerous hikes in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Canyonlands National Park in Utah, access to The Maze requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Expect unmarked routes, cairned canyons and steep sliprock. Come bearing necessary provisions such as food, water, and lengthy rope for lowering packs in steep locations (if you\u2019re especially afraid of heights, go elsewhere). Temperatures reach nearly 118 degrees Fahrenheit in the high season. One mistake and you could be left for up to three days waiting for rescue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong><a href=\"\/d\/canyonlands-national-park\">Canyonlands, Utah<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> Four miles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-08-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140833 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-08-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-08-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-08-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-08-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-08.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mesa Arch, Moab National Park&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Marina+Poushkina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a9 Marina Poushkina\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. South Kaibab Trail\/Bright Angel Trail <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a trail that descends into a massive hole that you have to climb back out of\u2014that\u2019s South Kaibab and Bright Angel Trails. They don\u2019t call it \u201cthe death zone\u201d for nothing.&nbsp;Located in the heart of the <a href=\"\/vi\/national-park-grand-canyon-hiking-trekking\">Grand Canyon<\/a>, this hike offers an up-close experience with the canyon few tourists can say they\u2019ve experienced. That said, the trail is dangerously difficult. The most obvious difficulty is threefold: the lack of water combined with the length of the trail and boiling temperatures. More than 250 hikers have to be rescued each year due to dehydration and exhaustion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong><a href=\"\/v\/national-park-grand-canyon\">Grand Canyon, Arizona<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 17 miles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-07-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140835 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-07-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-07-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-07-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-07-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-07.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon \u00a9&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Thomas+BLANCK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thomas Blanck\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/extreme-travel-adventures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Extreme Travel Adventures: The Most Extreme Vacations in the US<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Kalalau Trail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Easily one of the coolest hikes in the US, the Kalalau Trail also happens to be one of the most difficult (hiking poles are essential). From start to finish, this hike is filled with treacherous conditions, from crumbling trail beds, plummeting cliffs, and slippery inclines that seem impossible to tackle. After even just a little bit of rain, the trail turns into a disastrous slip n\u2019 slide, which isn\u2019t as fun when you\u2019re on the edge of a 295 foot cliff that falls right into a rocky surf. Regardless of the risks, it\u2019s still a popular hike that leads locals and visitors alike to Kalalau, one of the world\u2019s top beaches and a perennial favorite among surfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kauai, <a href=\"\/v\/state-hawaii\">Hawaii<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length: <\/strong>11 miles (one way) &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-03-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140836 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-03-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-03-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-03-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-03.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kalalau Trail&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/PicsForTheBirds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a9 Pics for the Birds\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Mist Trail\u2014Half Dome<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Half Dome in Yosemite National Park is easily one of the most beautiful chunks of granite in the entire world. The rock was made to be climbed, which is why the Mist Trail to Half Dome sees between 2,500 and 3,000 people every day during summer weekends. But just because it\u2019s one of the most popular in the US, doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 14-mile hike will push you to your physical limits; from fatigue, altitude sickness, and dehydration\u2014the possibilities seem endless. Hikers climb up steel cables bolted into the rock all the way to the top. On crowded weekends, hikers clog up the cables, making it impossible to make a quick escape should a storm roll in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/vi\/national-park-yosemite-national-park-hiking-trekking\">Yosemite<\/a>, California<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length: <\/strong>14 miles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-05-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140837 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-05-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-05-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-05-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-05.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mist Trail&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/hkalkan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a9 hkalkan\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/preparing-for-high-altitude-hiking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Preparing for High Altitude Hiking: Your Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Presidential Traverse <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most difficult hikes in the US are not just about sliprock or steep declines. Weather plays an integral part in challenging even the most experienced hikers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wanted to conquer more than 9,000 feet and 11 mountains in one go, head to Presidential Traverse, part of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. While the hike doesn\u2019t seem as daunting as the others on this list, freakish weather conditions\u2014think snow and ice in summer\u2014can throw inexperienced hikers for a loop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re game enough to hike these mountains named after some beloved and lesser-known presidents\u2014Adams, Eisenhower, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Pierce and Washington\u2014you\u2019re in for some of the most spectacular views in the US. Just be mindful of the sign at the entrance that reads: \u201cStop. The area ahead has the worst weather in America. Many have died there from exposure, even in the summer. Turn back now if the weather is bad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/vi\/region-new-england-hiking-trekking\">New Hampshire<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length: <\/strong>23.5 miles <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140838 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;width:670px;height:446px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-01-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-01-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-01-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-01.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Presedential Traverse, Mount Washington&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Shanshan89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a9 Shanshan0312\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Huckleberry Mountain <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Glacier National Park, the odds of having an encounter with a bear are higher than anywhere else in the Lower 48 states. The park boasts the highest bear density in the lower US, making it a beautiful but risky hiking area for anyone a bear might find lip-smackingly good. One recent study suggests there are more than 550 bears in the park, leading to a ratio of 35 bears every mile. It becomes a difficult hike to manage, due to the planning and preparation it takes to confidently say you could survive a bear attack. The trails are beautiful and the mountain air is soothing, but it\u2019s hard to remain confident in your hike when a grizzly could be around any corner. Be sure to pack that bear spray!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/d\/montana-usa\">Montana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length: <\/strong>14 miles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-04-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140839 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-04-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-04-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-04-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-04.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Huckleberry Trail \u00a9&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Martina+Sliger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Martina Sliger\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/long-distance-hiking-trails-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Long Distance Hiking Trails in Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Barr Trail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Barr Trail isn\u2019t the hardest hike, but it offers its own unique challenge: lighting strikes. As the state with the highest elevation, Colorado\u2019s mountains see an outstanding amount of electrical activity, the biggest hot spot being Pikes Peak. While there is a road that could take you to the summit, most hikers agree that\u2019s the easy way out. The Barr Trail works its way through stunning meadows and boulder fields to the stop of the mountain where the views are like no other. That said, some people argue the risk of lighting strikes on the way up isn\u2019t worth the struggle to conquer one of the hardest hikes in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/d\/colorado\">Colorado<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length: <\/strong>13 miles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-06-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140840 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-06-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-06-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-06-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-06-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DTC-article-image-06.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pike National Forest&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/MalgosiaW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a9 Margaret.Wiktor\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experienced hiker? 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