Six incredible places to go hiking this summer

Everyone enjoys a good hike now and then. In fact, hiking is one of the best ways to get the most out of any vacation you take. What better way is there to see the unique landscapes of the areas you visit than to hike through them? Hiking let’s you truly experience your surroundings. Most people prefer to go hiking in the late spring through early fall, when the weather is warmer and the days at their longest. If you’re all set to travel this summer, here are six hiking destinations you should consider adding to your list.

1.  Bridalveil Trail

This short trail can be completed in less than an hour. Bridalveil is the perfect hike for beginners or people traveling with children or other family members. But its lack of challenge doesn’t affect its beauty. The hike leads to a beautiful waterfall and even if you miss the summer mark, Bridalveil Trail is actually open year-round, so you can take another shot at it anytime you like.

2.  The Black Forest

Germany’s Black Forest actually has several renowned hiking trails running throughout it. Some are shorter than an hour, others will claim your entire day. No matter what you’re looking for, there’s something in the Black Forest for you. Germany’s Black Forest is considered by some to be one of the first official tourist hikes.

3.  Navajo Loop

Back in the United States, the Navajo Loop in Bryce Canyon is a very popular hike that’s only about a mile and a half long but passes through some of the most beautiful canyon scenery Utah has to offer. If you finish the Navajo Loop and feel like tackling some more trails, Bryce Canyon has plenty of other hikes to offer. Most of them are loops so you’re never repeating any sights.

4.  Mount Roraima

In Venezuela, Canaima National Park has some of the most unique hiking expeditions South America has to offer. These hikes are usually a weeks’ commitment. Many tourist agencies offer chartered hikes up the mountain and they’re the perfect addition to any South American vacation. Hiking the trails of Mount Roraima will bring you to the triple border of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana.

5.  Hidden Lake

A 5 mile route in Montana. If you’re looking for a picturesque walk that seems to have been plucked straight out of an Oregon Trail game, then look no further. Hidden Lake is a hike through a wide, open expanse that usually boasts larger crowds than most trails. Hiking Hidden Lake is more of a group event. While the trail is very popular in the summer months, you can still visit it during other times of the year, though the trail will be wet and possibly muddy.

6.  Skyline Trail

Canada is well-known for its beautiful lakes and countrysides. The Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park gives you a taste of Canadian glacial lakes and impressive mountains. This is a great hike to step it up to full-on backpacking. The trail is 27 miles long and can be split up into a multi-day trip if you feel up to it. There are campsites along the trail for resting or spending the night and shuttle services can give you a ride to and from the trailheads.

Staying Connected in the Great Outdoors

Hiking remains one of the most popular summer activities the world over. There are trails for beginners, experts and everyone in between. You can hike up mountains, around lakes, through prairies, and across just about any kind of terrain imaginable. And in true 21^st century fashion, you can take your cell phone along for the trip. National Geographic recently released a list of 13 Useful Apps for Off the Grid Adventures. But what good is an outdoor app if you can’t use it? Many phones won’t last for a whole hike and packing a dozen power banks isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time.

So instead of bringing your normal cell phone into Yosemite Park, consider instead an Oukitel K10000 Pro from BNESIM. The Oukitel has the longest battery life of any cell phone on the market. It can support over 10 days of normal use and can even power your other devices – a truly useful smartphone power bank. So you’ll never have to worry that your cell phone is going to die on you five seconds before you pull it out for that group photo at the top of the mountain. The Oukitel could last you your entire trek through Mount Roraima.

The Oukitel also comes with BNESIM’s global SIM card and can be loaded with international data, guaranteeing you access to all your apps and programs in 170 different countries. So if you do decide to head over to Germany for some Black Forest fun, you’ll be able to keep in touch with friends and family the whole way.