Month: October 2017

Subway Cave Trail (Lassen National Forest, CA)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn California, Easy Hikes, Lassen National ParkLeave a comment

Northern California’s Subway Cave in Lassen National Forest is a relative newcomer to the area’s volcanic landscape; it formed less than 20,000 years ago as once-frequent lava flows drained away, leaving behind a wide, subterranean passage. Today it is a relatively popular stop on the way to or from nearby Lassen National Park, situated less …

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Blackbird Knob Loop (Dolly Sods Wilderness, WV)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Dolly Sods Wilderness, Moderate Hikes, Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia2 Comments

Situated on a high plateau in the heart of West Virginia’s Appalachian country, Dolly Sods Wilderness in Monongahela National Forest offers alpine-like meadows and sweeping vistas that are virtually unparalleled in the mid-Atlantic. Once one of the state’s best kept secrets, Dolly Sods is now a popular backpacking destination and boasts a maze of interlocking …

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