Active Fall Vacations For Every Type Of Hiker

30.08.2023 - 01:29 / forbes.com

For adventurous summer hikers, spending time outside, where you can enjoy longer days of sunshine, fresh air, and a vibrant culture within outdoor communities, is a top priority. Autumn, however, is a brilliant period to get out on the trails. Exploring during the shoulder seasons, when kids are back in school and working professionals are returning to the grind, opens up all of the popular nature-y locales so that you can revel in the peace and solitude of wide open spaces and nature.

If you’re a hiker who embraces puffy jackets, pumpkin spiced lattes, a chill in the air, or leaf peeping, then follow along for suggestions on where to go for active fall vacations.

Hikers take note: Intrepid Travel has partnered with Wildland Trekking on 17 new backcountry trekking adventures across the U.S. Pick from a variety of exciting active vacations that feature backcountry camping, campgrounds with facilities, or hotel-based itineraries.

For example, trips include Hiking and Backpacking Utah’s Coyote Gulch for four days; Hiking and Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park for five days; and Hiking the Best of Yellowstone and Grand Tetons for five days. Everything is meticulously planned so that all you have to do is gear up and go outside!

If you’re looking for a great walking tour this autumn, where leafy forests turn various shades of yellow, orange, and red, and dramatic landscapes leave you with a feeling of awe and wonder, then look no further than The Emerald Isle.

Wilderness Ireland’s October adventures include Deluxe Hiking—The Kerry Mountains and Hiking and Island Hopping—Ireland’s West Coast. Pack your raincoat, boots, and your sense of adventure and get ready for a trip of a lifetime.

Inspiring women to spend more time in the outdoors while, at the same time, connecting with others, Adventures in Good Company (AGC) offers well-planned hiking, backpacking, and multi-sport trips. These choose-your-own-adventure expeditions are located all over the planet and are rated by difficulty.

Fit and intrepid hikers who really want to challenge themselves will love joining a level-five hiking trip with AGC this fall. Whether you decide to explore West Virginia (Harpers Ferry), Georgia, Massachusetts, or Vermont in the U.S., or you want to set your sights on trekking to Everest Base Camp, AGC has got your back with indelible fall itineraries. These are the outdoorsy nature romps you’ve been looking for!

If visiting Glacier National Park, the Crown of the Continent, has always been on your dream vacation list, then don’t wait too much longer to make the trip. While the park is open year-round, many of the roads close due to weather during the chillier months. Visiting in the fall—September is a smart month to