If you’re a thrill-seeking adventurer who likes a challenge, you need to try out these top extreme hiking trails in the world. While they can get pretty hairy at times, it is worth it for the sense of satisfaction, achievement, and at oneness with the world that you get upon completion.
The West Coast Trail, Vancouver Island
Located off the southwest coast of Canada, Vancouver Island is well known for the West Coast Trail. This is a 46-mile hiking adventure that will have you rambling along ancient paths, steep slopes, and rugged trails. You will need to be prepared to climb many steep rickety wooden ladders, so if heights aren’t you’re thing this could be difficult.
The Maze Overlook Trail, Canyonlands National Park
This trail in southeast Utah is an extremely challenging trail. Hikers will have to navigate their way around mazes of burning orange tunnels, smooth rock faces, and tight crevices. Not only is the trail intensely difficult, but the temperature can often rise above 38c and there are no water sources. It’s certainly not for the faint-hearted!
Mount Huashan, China
This trail dangles hikers 600m from the ground along flimsy-looking wooden paths bolted on to the side of a cliff. If heights aren’t your thing, this one is probably not for you.
