25 Best Hikes in the World

"A steep granite dome in Yosemite National Park that requires a permit to ascend and involves gripping a cable system along a wildly exposed final slope. The climb is considered one of America’s most iconic hikes and is best suited to hikers comfortable with heights and physical challenge, with permits typically allocated by lottery." - Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis is a New York City-based writer and editor with more than a decade of content strategy experience. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Gothamist, Time magazine, Men’s Journal, Redbook, and Thrillist. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines