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Let me tell you why fallhikesare the best.
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(Except for number seven, which is only accessible with a guide!)
Take one look atthis amazingly gorgeous half-day hike(get it?gorge-ous?
), and its easy to see why.
Thats definitely accurate, but its not the full picture, because Hawaiis lovely in the fall, too.
Exhibit A:This amazing four-hour hikeon the Manoa Trail, just outside of Honolulu.
Seattles also home to Mt.
Rainier, the highest mountain in the state of Washington.
Be sure to drop some major grams!
But the best part just may be the celebrity sightings.
Chase them if you will!
Your guide will bring you past multiple waterfalls and scenic vistas, stopping for photos along the way.
Youll even rock hop your way through trickling streams.
Pro tip: Bring an extra pair ofsocks, just in case!
The two arent exactly synonymous.
Yosemite Hiking Excursion, Yosemite, California
It shouldnt surprise you that Yosemite is on this list.
ItsYosemite, after all.
Dont forget to stop and smell the fresh air, too.
Annie Daly has written about travel forBuzzFeed Travel, Yahoo!
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