The Bahia Magdalena Trail in La Paz, Mexico is an incredible journey through a desert region of remarkable beauty and ecological diversity. Located in Baja California Sur along the coast of the Sea of Cortez, this winding path takes visitors through canyons with unique rock formations, cactus fields, rocky creek beds, and coastal estuaries. Along the way, visitors can marvel at some spectacular views while observing a plethora of wildlife such as lizards, snakes, scorpions, and various desert birds.
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Cerro de la Calavera, La Paz, México
Cerro de la Calavera (Skull Hill) is situated in La Paz, Mexico, and is a unique and breathtakingly beautiful destination located in the state of Baja California Sur. Situated at the head of a small mountain range, it’s home to one of North America's most extensive limestone formations, called Sierra de las Cacachilas. It is known as “The Skull Hill” or “Calavera La Paz” due to the skull-like shape the mountain resembles from certain vantage points.
Paul’s Tomb, Kelowna
Paul’s Tomb hiking trail is situated in the famous Knox Mountain Park, located in Kelowna, British Columbia. It is a popular recreation area and one of the Okanagan Valley’s best hiking and biking trails. It is a fairly easy trail with gentle slopes and a nice wide path free of rocks and tree roots.
Nighthawk Hill Trail, Cawston, BC
Discover one of the most southern hiking trails in British Columbia called the Nighthawk Trail. This 4.3-km loop trail is located along the USA/Canada border near the small villages of Cawston and Keremeos. It is a moderately challenging hike taking around 2 hours to complete. The trail isn’t a very well-known one given its off-the-beaten-path location.
Keremeos Lower Tower Trail (Pincushion Trailhead)
To witness some of the best views in Keremeos and the Similkameen Valley, one must hit the Pincushion Trailhead and hike to the top of the Lower Tower Trail. From the top hikers will witness one of British Columbia’s most scenic regions in all its wonderful glory.
Mount Roberts Hiking Trail, Rossland, BC
Mount Roberts is located in Rossland, BC, and sits high in the Monashee Mountains of the Kootenays region. This local favorite provides a hardcore uphill battle going from a gradual path of moderate difficulty to an energy-sapping four-limb scramble up to the summit.
Okanagan Centre Beach Park Trail
Peace and tranquillity could well describe the vibes in the village of Okanagan Centre, British Columbia. A quiet beach town sitting along the shores of world-famous Okanagan Lake. To truly enjoy the essence of this quaint paradise one must not only visit some of the local wineries but try their best to hike on the Okanagan Centre Beach Park Trail.
Raptor Loop, Spion Kop Trails, Lake Country
Looking for a moderately easy Okanagan Valley hike with splendid views? Check out the Raptor Loop Trail. The trail is situated within the Spion Kop Trails system of Lake Country, British Columbia. It is just one of 7 designated hiking trails in the park but offers a lot for such a short and easy hike.
White Lake Lookout, Shuswap, BC
To take in one of the most beautiful views in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, one must visit the fantastic White Lake Lookout. Located on the outskirts of the town of Sorrento is White Lake, a beautiful body of water that changes to a mesmerizing turquoise color in the middle of summer.
Three of the Best Hikes in the Rocky Mountain National Park
The Rocky Mountain National Park is located in the state of Colorado and covers 415 square miles of land. Officially opened in 1915 by President Woodrow Wilson, the Rocky Mountain region has been one of North America’s most popular parks for over 100 years.
Mirador Guadalupe, Mascota
Mirador Guadalupe is a hiking trail that is located in the Pueblos Magicos town of Mascota in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The viewpoint is situated around halfway up a small mountain that overlooks Mascota and provides panoramic views of the area
Hidden Troll Forest, Vernon, BC
The Hidden Troll Forest as we call it at Exploratory Glory is a hiking trail that is situated just off of Bench Row Road on the outskirts of the city of Vernon, British Columbia. It is a dog-friendly walking path that is relatively flat and features a beautiful stand of forest that was originally planted for the purpose of irrigation. The outer trail features idyllic scenery overlooking Okanagan Valley grasslands and picturesque farm acreages
The Wall Trail, Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
The Wall and Base Lift Loop is a 4.8-kilometer hiking trail and is just one of many trails that lies in the world-famous Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. The park is roughly ten minutes from the city of Vernon, British Columbia, and features three separate parking lots that are located at different sections of the park, each offering a plethora of trails leading to lookouts and beaches.
Crystal Waters Trail, Kalamalka Lake
Crystal Waters Trail is a must-do hike that is conveniently located just off of Highway 97 on Crystal Waters Road in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. This splendid hiking trail meanders along a lakeside slope through patches of forest that occasionally open up and provide awe-inspiring panoramic views of Kalamalka Lake and its vibrant blue waters.
Eagle Crest Cliffs, Lumby, BC
Eagle Crest Cliffs is an epic hiking trail that is situated in the gorgeous North Okanagan, British Columbia. The trail is around 30 minutes from the village of Lumby and once up top, it provides spectacular views of both Echo Lake and Barb Lake. The trail is not too well-known and is lightly trafficked, which is quite a breath of fresh air when compared to the Okanagan’s busier trails.
Okanagan High Rim Trail (Bear Valley), Vernon
The Okanagan High Rim Trail is an idyllic hiking trail that stretches for around 57 km between the cities of Vernon and Kelowna, British Columbia. The entirety of this hike takes several days round trip depending on fitness levels and distance goals. The trail provides epic views of Kalamalka Lake, Wood Lake, Ellison Lake, as well as providing stunning panoramic scenes of the Okanagan Valley and its surrounding mountains. Hikers can seemingly continue on forever as the trail eventually connects to the lengthy 650 km Kettle Valley Rail Trail.
Foothills Butte, Vernon, BC
To enjoy one of the most spectacular views in Vernon, British Columbia, one must take the time to hike the trail known as the Foothills Butte. This trail leads you up the mountain for about 15 minutes taking you through gorgeous Okanagan grasslands to open fields with panoramic scenery. From the top, you will see most of the city of Vernon along with three beautiful lakes, Kalamalka Lake, Okanagan Lake, and Swan Lake. After taking in the incredible views, you will have the option to head back down or continue on one of several other trails that meander through forests on mountainsides.
Milky Way Trail, Silver Star, BC
The Silver Star, Milky Way Trail is a popular ski run and hiking trail located in the Okanagan highlands of British Columbia, Canada. The trail takes hikers up the mountain and meanders through beautiful grasslands teeming with wildflowers. The trail is moderately difficult and takes around an hour from the village to the top. During the hike, you will be treated to excellent views of the seemingly endless alpine mountain ranges that are abundant in the region.
Ridgewalk Trail, Silver Star, BC
The spectacular Silver Star, Ridgewalk Trail is located in a beautiful alpine area of the Okanagan highlands in British Columbia, Canada. The hike is short at 1.4 km and takes around 45-60 min depending on fitness levels. The trail is quite arduous and heads straight up the mountain via many switchbacks. During the hike, you will meander through a combination of grasslands and patches of forest that open up to incredible views of mountains as far as the eye can see. Depending on what time of year you visit Silver Star, you may be lucky enough to witness the wonderful wildflowers season that is typical of BC’s alpine regions.