8 Best Winter Hiking Trails in the U.S.

"A 2.3-mile hike that culminates at a panoramic outcropping ideal for whale watching; you might glimpse a pod of gray whales on winter days, with the best chances in December and January during their migration from the Bering Sea to Baja California. Bring binoculars, an extra layer, and enough fuel to motivate you for the return." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines