Peter Potterfield, in his book Classic Hikes of the World covers the world’s best hiking routes across seven continents, making this a bible for intrepid trekkers. He tells us his picks for the world's 15 best hikes, including Patagonia, Tasmania, Newfoundland, and Petra.
Each chapter contains invaluable advice, both for novices and seasonal trekkers, including level of difficulty, both in physical effort and psychological challenge; details on trail conditions and recommended seasons; notes on potential hazards or difficulties; detailed route descriptions; maps of all hiking routes; and resources for information, staging, accommodation and transportation.
1. Kungsleden, Sweden
Credits: dilettantiquity
2. Grand Canyon Hike, Arizona
Credits: Scott Taylor
3. Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal
Credits:Frank Kehren
4. Fitz Roy Trek, Patagonia, Argentina
Credits:Liam Quinn
5. Petra Through the Back Door, Jordan
Credits: Federico Maccagni
6. Grindelwald, Switzerland
Credits: Robbie Shade
7. Yosemite Grand Traverse, California, United States
8. Chilkoot Trail, Alaska and Yukon Territory, U.S. and Canada
9. Tonquin Valley, Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada
Credits: Dan Dwyer
10. Bay of Fires, Tasmania, Australia
Credits: Mark Wassell
11. Long Range Traverse, Newfoundland, Canada
Credits: eliudrosales
12. Queen Charlotte Track
Credits: Keith Miller
13. Mountains of the Moon, Uganda
Credits: Marc Soller
14. Kalalau Trail, Kauai, Hawaii, United States
Credits: Kevin Schraer
15. Croagh Patrick, Ireland
Credits: schwa021
For more information, bye his best-selling book Classic Hikes of the World or the resent one Classic Hikes of North America.
