One can almost see the ghostly bard guiding travelers to the summit. From the summit, views of 13,000-foot Mauna Loa and the craters of Hawaii's Volcano State Park are yours. In addition to the elevation gain, be prepared for changeable weather. This beautiful day hike winds through the colorful Entrada sandstone formations in Utah. Here, some of the most remarkable geologic formations in the West jut out of the desert.
Geologists believe the multihued chimneys are remnants of sediment-filled geysers.
View the map Black Mountain Loop Reaching the top of Black Mountain, this hike gives a superb view of Lake George and northern New York. Beaver ponds and marshland provide excellent wildlife habitat along the course of the hike. Tread lightly, and you may see wildlife in living color. For the ocean lover, this peaceful hike takes you on an easy stroll around a virtually uninhabited barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico. The island is home to prolific bird and animal life, including the highly endangered whooping crane.