25 Best Hikes in the World

"A legendary, long-distance hiking footpath that begins in Maine and passes through 14 states, stretching roughly 2,200 miles and attracting thru-hikers from around the world. Traditions and lore accompany the journey—at the trail’s southern terminus hikers often encounter a tree festooned with the boots of those who have completed the trek." - 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