Epic Hikes of the World ( PDFDrive )

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WILD COASTLINES
KALALAU TRAIL, KAUA‘I, HAWAII
One of the world’s great coastal walks, this exquisitely beautiful trail along Kaua‘i’s
Na Pali Coast epitomises the rare beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. The path
threads its way between patches of lush tropical jungle, mountains streaked with
waterfalls, and idyllic coves backed by deeply fluted, colourful pali (cliffs). The
juxtaposition of limpid turquoise seas against the brilliant greens and oranges of
the shoreline create a dazzling scenic effect, but walkers should not be lulled into
complacency by the trail’s beauty or relatively short length. This is a rugged,
physically challenging hike with substantial elevation gain and loss, best
undertaken by people in excellent physical condition. Campsites at Hanakoa (6
miles/9km) and Kalalau (11 miles/18km) allow you to break the journey; get permits
at https://camping.ehawaii.gov/camping.
Start/End // Ke’e Beach
Distance // 22 miles (35km) round trip
More info // www.kalalautrail.com
EAST COAST TRAIL, NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA
Ask the average tourist where they’d like to take their next beach vacation, and
Newfoundland isn’t likely to be at the top of the list. But for anyone who
appreciates wild coastal landscapes, the East Coast Trail is a rare treasure.
Encompassing more than 186 miles (300km) of walking routes between Cape St
Francis and Cappahayden, the trail showcases the geographic and biological
wonders of Canada’s North Atlantic, from fjords, sea stacks and icebergs to
whales and caribou. Along the way, walkers experience a mix of pristine wilderness,
historic fishing villages and archaeological sites.
Start // Cape St Francis, Newfoundland
End // Cappahayden, Newfoundland
Distance // 164 miles (265km)
More info // www.eastcoasttrail.com
SUPERIOR HIKING TRAIL, MINNESOTA, USA
Not all coastal hikes follow the ocean. As any North American geography student