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		<title><![CDATA[Hikes Outside Arizona]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ArizonaHiking.org]]></description>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=379:angels-landing-zion-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Angels Landing (Zion National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=379:angels-landing-zion-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Angels Landing in Zion National park   After crossing the Virgin River, the paved trail soon starts to switch back up the wall of the canyon....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>379</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-02</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Zion National Park (Southern Utah).

To the trailhead: Park at the visitor center and take the free shuttle to the Grotto stop. The well signed trailhead starts across the road from the tram stop.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[springdale]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[UT]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Zion National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.4 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us four hours of hiking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1600 ft of climbing]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Late Spring, Summer, Early fall. Make sure it hasn&#039;t rained recently before taking this trail. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2006-09-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[No chance. This is one of the most popular trails in Zion National Park. Expect to meet 200-300 people on this hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[37.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.9600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: This is not a good hike for people who are afraid of heights, but it&#039;s a great hike for those who enjoy scrambling. The approach to the peak is lots of fun. Leave the kids at home. This hike is Moderately Strenuous.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[exposure, scrambling, fee to enter the national park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=373:avalanche-peak-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Avalanche Peak (Yellowstone National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=373:avalanche-peak-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Avalanche peak in Yellowstone National park   The trail takes off through the forested mountain side. The climb is steady and consistent. If you have a...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>373</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/f8/19/5c/373_avalanche-1346532327.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Yellowstone National Park, North Western Wyoming.

To get to the trailhead: Drive east from Fishing Bridge Junction for 19.0 miles. Park at the Avalanche Peak picnic area along Eleanor Lake. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[gardiner]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mt]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Yellowstone National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0 miles total for out and back. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 4.0 hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 2000 ft of gain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[ Summer to Fall. This is not a good early season hike unless you want to hike in the snow.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2002-06-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good. We only saw one other group on this hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[44.5300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.4400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: Steep climbing to great views. This is a Moderately Strenuous hike.      ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entrance fee to get into Yellowstone National Park, bear area]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=376:black-canyon-of-the-yellowstone-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Black Canyon of the Yellowstone (Yellowstone National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=376:black-canyon-of-the-yellowstone-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike and multi day backpack through the Black canyon of Yellowstone National park   When we took this hike, we started at the Hellroaring trailhead so we could...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>376</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a7/b5/fa/376_blkcyn1-1346533682.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Yellowstone National Park, North Western Wyoming.

To get to the Gardiner trailhead: While in the town of Gardiner, Montana, take Jardine Road (well graded dirt road) about 0.2 miles and turn right onto White Lane. After about 0.1 miles, there is a sign on your right for the Yellowstone river trail. Parking here is very limited.  

To get to the Hellroaring trailhead: Drive West from Tower junction about 3.7 miles and turn at the signed road for Hellroaring trailhead. Travel about 0.3 miles along a well graded dirt road to the trailhead. There is ample parking here. 

To get to the Dunraven trailhead: Drive South from Tower junction about 13.3 miles and park at the signed trailhead. There is a bathroom here. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[gardiner]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mt]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Yellowstone National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[18.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[18.5 miles from Hellroaring trailhead to Gardiner trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us two days (about 10 hours total hiking time) to go from the Hellroaring trailhead to the Gardiner trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800 ft elevation drop (if you go from Hellroaring TH to Gardiner TH).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer to Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-08-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The campsites are the ultimate in solitude, as you need to reserve them in advance and you will have them all to yourself. You will see very few people in the middle of this hike, more near the two trailheads.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[45.0300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.7100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a wonderful two day backpack through some fantastic scenery and you are never far from a lovely river. This is a Moderately difficult hike.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Permits are required for the campsites on this multi-day hike. Check the National Park service website for permit details.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/backcountrytripplanner.htm]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entrance fee to get into Yellowstone National Park, bear area, lightning strike area during inclement weather, permit needed for backcountry camping.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=386:caines-head-coastal-trail&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Caines Head Coastal Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=386:caines-head-coastal-trail&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Multi day back pack and hike on the Cains Head Coastal trail in Alaska.   Although there is very little route finding on this hike, it does present...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>386</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-02</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/c5/cc/55/386_sewardcostaltrail-3-1346610871.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near the town of Seward, Alaska.

To get to the trailhead: Walk down (or take a taxi) down the dirt road South of Seward (past the aquarium) to Lowell point. I would recommend walking, as there are harbor seals and otters to be seen if you scan Resurrection Bay.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Seward]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AK]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Alaska]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Town of Seward to Lowell Point trailhead: 1 mile
Lowell Point Trailhead to Tonsina Point: 1.5 miles
Tonsina point to Derby Cove: 2.25 miles
TOTAL Lowell point to North Beach: 4.5 miles

North Beach to Fort McGilvray: 2.0 miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2 days and one night of camping. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mostly flat, figure about 300ft of climbing]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-06-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good while camping, as we were the only folks camped at North Beach. There were people in the area, but not many hikers. A group of kayakers were around during our day hike to Fort McGilvray. If you&#039;re hiking, expect pretty good solitude.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[60.0500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-149.4500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 year old recommendation: Beautiful scenery along Resurrection Bay and the fort is very interesting to explore. This is a Moderate difficulty multi-day hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a grizzly and black bear area - you need to have a bear proof food container, mosquitoes, some parts of the trail can only be hiked near low tide, bring a flashlight to explore Fort McGilvray, potential creek crossing. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=371:elephant-back-mountain-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Elephant Back Mountain (Yellowstone National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=371:elephant-back-mountain-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Elephant back mountain in Yellowstone National park   From the trailhead, follow the well marked and well traveled trail to the Northwest up the forested Elephant...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>371</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/44/fb/f6/371_elephantbackmountain1-1346531678.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Yellowstone National Park, North Western Wyoming.

To get to the trailhead: Drive south from Fishing Bridge Junction for 0.7 miles. Park at the Elephant back trailhead.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[gardiner]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mt]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Yellowstone National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0 miles total for the lollypop loop.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 2.0 hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[750]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 750 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer to Fall. This may have snow on it if hiking early in the season. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2002-06-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fair. This is a popular hike, so expect 30-40 people.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[44.4200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.5800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: This is a nice quick hike near the Lake Hotel. This is an Easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entrance fee to get into Yellowstone National Park, bear area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=380:emerald-pools-zion-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Emerald Pools (Zion National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=380:emerald-pools-zion-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the Emerald pools in Zion National park   This is one of the shorter day hike trails in Zion National Park. It is also well shaded...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>380</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-02</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/9f/05/9e/380_emerald1-1346606792.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Zion National Park (Southern Utah).

To the trailhead: Park at the visitor center and take the free shuttle to the Zion Lodge stop. The well signed trailhead starts across the road from the tram stop.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[springdale]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[UT]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Zion National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 1.5 hours of hiking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Late Spring, Summer, Early fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2006-09-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[No chance. This is one of the most popular trails in Zion National Park. Expect to meet 50-100 people on this hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[37.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.9600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: The lower pool is the most scenic. Emerald Pools is a nicer way to say algae colored stagnant water. This hike is Easy.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fee to enter the national park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=369:fairy-falls-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Fairy Falls (Yellowstone National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=369:fairy-falls-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Fairy falls in Yellowstone National park   From the Fairy Falls trailhead, walk along the now closed Fountain flats drive, crossing the Firehole river. After 0.8...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>369</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/f6/c4/cc/369_fairyfalls-1346530539.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Yellowstone National Park, North Western Wyoming.

To get to the trailhead: Drive south from Madison Junction for 5.5 miles. Park on the right (west) side of the road, just south of the Grand Prismatic Spring. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[gardiner]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mt]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Yellowstone National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.6 miles total for the out and back. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 2.0 hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[not much elevation change at all]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring to Fall. This is a good early season hike because of the low elevation.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2002-06-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fair. This is a popular hike, so expect 20-30 people. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[44.6900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: Walking through the burned forest was a spooky experience. This is an Easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entrance fee to get into Yellowstone National Park, bear area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=364:gunsight-pass-glacier&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Gunsight Pass (Glacier National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=364:gunsight-pass-glacier&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike and Backpack through Gunsight pass in Glacier National park.   Before starting, it is recommended you check in with the backcountry office or the park service and...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 01:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>364</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-08-26</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/96/ce/02/364_gunsight1-1346522519.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Glacier National Park, Montana.

To get to the trailhead: The hike described below starts from Jackson Glacier Overlook, which is along the Going to the Sun Road. The best bet (and what we did) is to park at Lake McDonald lodge and take the hiker shuttle (this will cost a few bucks, but required because of the one way hike) to the Jackson Glacier Overlook. During the drive, enjoy the impressive views along the Going to the Sun Road.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[St Mary]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[MT]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Glacier National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[19.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The one way distance is 19.8 miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three days of hiking with two nights of camping]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Jackson Glacier Overlook to Lake Ellen Wilson:
300 ft elevation loss, then 2000 ft elevation gain, then 1000 ft elevation loss.

Lake Ellen Wilson to Sperry Campground and Sperry Chalet:
1000 ft elevation gain, then 500 ft elevation loss to the campground.

Sperry Chalet to Sperry Glacier (side hike):
1500 ft elevation gain to Comeau Pass.

Sperry Campground to Lake McDonald:
3300 ft elevation loss.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One Way]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Gunsight pass is not clear of snow and ice until mid July.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2005-08-25 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[From Jackson Glacier Overlook to Sperry Chalet is very good. We probably only passed 4 or 5 other groups. From Sperry Chalet to Lake McDonald is a popular trail and there were 40-50 other hikers here. The camping at Lake Ellen Wilson and Sperry is secluded, with only 4 established camping sites at both areas.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[48.6900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-113.6700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: long hiking and steep climbing to amazing views and remote alpine lakes. The scenery here is stunning and continuous. This is a Strenuous multi-day hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Permits are required for this hike, as campsites are limited and reservations are required. Check the Glacier National Park website for permit information.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[www.nps.gov/glac]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a grizzly and black bear area, Entrance fee to get into Glacier National Park,  permits required]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=377:hermitage-point-grand-tetons-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Hermitage Point (Grand Tetons National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=377:hermitage-point-grand-tetons-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Hermitage point in Grand Tetons National park   The most endearing part about this hike is the variety of different attractions. This loop features lily pad...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>377</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/92/50/61/377_hermitagepoint-1346536364.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Grand Teton National Park, North Western Wyoming.

To get to the trailhead: Drive south on HWY-89 into the park. Travel 11 miles on this road and turn right (west) into the Colter Bay area. Drive nearly one from the turnoff and head towards the boat launch area. The well signed trailhead is at the parking lot for the boat launch.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[gardiner]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mt]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Yellowstone National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.4 miles total for the loop described here. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 4.5 hours.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty flat]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer to Fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2002-06-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fair. This is a popular area to hike, so expect 30-40 people. The further you get from the trailhead, the fewer the hikers.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[43.9000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.6200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: Lovely and relaxing walk to the edge of Jackson Lake. This is a Moderate hike.      ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entrance fee to get into Grand Teton National Park, multiple trails so route finding ability will help, mosquitoes]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=367:kalalau-trail-napali-coast&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Kalalau Trail (Napali Coast)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=367:kalalau-trail-napali-coast&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Kalalau Trail along the Napali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii   The impressive scenery of the Napali coast certainly live up to the adoring prose written about...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>367</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/c1/a3/a1/367_napali2-1346524738.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located on the island of Kaua&#039;i, Hawaii.

To get to the trailhead: Take HWY-56 west to the end of the highway (Kee Beach) and find a place to park (sometimes easier said than done). The well marked trailhead is on your left at the end of the road. There are restrooms, water, and a beach here.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Haena]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[HI]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Hawaii]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.2 miles round trip (to the Hanakapiai beach and back)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3.5 hours (with about 30 minutes at the beach for exploration)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 500 ft gain and loss]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, and Fall (Winter can be very wet)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-10-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Up to the beach is a very popular hike, expect to share the trail with 100 other hikers. Past the beach you need a camping permit and I imagine the crowds will thin considerably. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[22.2200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-159.5800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: The scenery is stunning and well worth the effort. Although the distance isn&#039;t far, the slippery footing makes this a Moderate difficulty hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Hot and humid weather, mosquitoes, muddy and slippery footing. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=382:mount-fuji&amp;catid=92:asia</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mount Fuji]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=382:mount-fuji&amp;catid=92:asia</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Mount Fuji in Japan   For information on how to get to the start of the hiking trail, Japan guide has pretty good instructions.  ...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>382</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-02</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/7b/bf/e5/382_mtfuji-train-1346607497.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Tokyo, Japan

From Tokyo, there are two main ways to get to Kawaguchiko. You can either take a bus from Shinjuku or take the Chuo Line from Shinjuku, then take a local train from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko station. This is a good place for your hotel, as there are many in the area and the Kagaguchiko lake is very pretty. To get to the trailhead, take one of the shuttle busses from the Kawaguchiko station to the Kawaguchiko 5th station.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[kawaguchiko]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Japan]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Japan]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10.0 miles round trip. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about eight hours (five up and three down). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 5500 ft gain to the top. (Peak elevation is 12,400 ft - 3776 m)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer (mid-July to late August)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-08-25 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[During the climbing season (July to August) you can expect to be sharing the mountain with 3500 other people! Now they may not all be on the same trail as you, but it is safe to say you will not find any solitude on this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.3900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[138.7300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: This climb is an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, we had poor luck with the weather. No doubt about it, this is a Strenuous hike, and in bad weather it is a death march.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[potential for altitude sickness, weather]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=365:mount-scott-crater-lake-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mount Scott (Crater Lake National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=365:mount-scott-crater-lake-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike Mount Scott near Crater Lake National park   This hike takes you to the tallest mountain within the Crater Lake National Park. From the well signed trailhead,...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>365</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/f2/14/c4/365_mtscott-1346523375.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Crater Lake National Park, southern Oregon.

From the south entrance to the park, drive 4.0 miles to the Rim drive road. Turn right here, driving an additional 12 miles to the well signed trailhead parking.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medford]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[OR]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Oregon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Five miles round trip]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three and a half hours. We stopped at the top for some lunch and to appreciate the views . ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2200 ft gain to the top]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[summer and fall are best]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2005-07-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We saw about 20 other hikers. This is one of the better hikes to get away from the crowds of the park.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[42.9300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-122.0300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: The tallest mountain in the National Park is an excellent point to ponder Crater Lake. This is a Moderate hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entrance fee to get into Crater Lake]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=383:mount-takao&amp;catid=92:asia</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mount Takao]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=383:mount-takao&amp;catid=92:asia</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Mount Takao in Japan   Mount Takao (known locally as Takao-san) is conveniently located about a 45 minute train ride from the skyscrapers of Tokyo. This...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>383</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-02</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/be/60/43/383_takao8-1346608480.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Tokyo, Japan

From Tokyo, the trailhead is easily accessed by train. From Shinjuku, you have two choices. You can take the Chuo line to the Takao stop, changing trains to the Keio line for the final stop to Takaosanguchi. I recommend taking the Keio line from Shinjuku that goes all the way to Takaosanguchi. The Takao line ticket is cheaper and sometimes you can get a limited express that saves time. It takes about 45 minutes if you get the limited express. From the train station, follow the people towards the cable car and chair lift area that marks the base of all the trails. The start of both trails detailed here are along the left side of the easily recognized cable car station. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mount takao]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Japan]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Japan]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.8 miles for the loop hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took me about 2.5 hours (including about 20 minutes for lunch). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1400 ft gain to the top. (Peak elevation is 599m or 2000 ft)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[All year]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-01-15 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Even with seven trails, you will not find any solitude on this hike. The proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan area (35 million people!) and easy access by train means you&#039;ll be sharing this hike with many fellow hikers. Embrace it and enjoy the cultural immersion. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.6300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[139.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: An excellent choice when you&#039;re tired of the big city and looking to stretch your legs. This is an Easy hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[unique route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=375:mount-washburn-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mount Washburn (Yellowstone National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=375:mount-washburn-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Mount Washburn in Yellowstone National park   At an elevation of 10,243 ft, Mount Washburn dominates the Eastern part of Yellowstone National park. As you can...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>375</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/8a/95/b7/375_washburn1-1346533015.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Yellowstone National Park, North Western Wyoming.

To get to the Chittenden trailhead: Drive South from Tower junction about 8.7 miles and turn onto the signed Chittenden road. Take this well graded dirt road one mile to the trailhead. There is ample parking here and a bathroom.  

To get to the Dunraven trailhead: Drive South from Tower junction about 13.3 miles and park at the signed trailhead. There is a bathroom here. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[gardiner]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mt]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Yellowstone National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[from Dunraven trailhead it is 3.5 miles to the top.
from Chittenden trailhead it is 2.5 miles to the top.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 3.25 hours to go from the Dunraven trailhead to the Chittenden trailhead, with about 30 minutes spent at the top enjoying the views (and lunch). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500 ft elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer to Fall. This is not a good early season hike, as it is likely covered in snow until at least June.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-08-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Forget about solitude on either trail to the top of Mount Washburn. This is one of the more popular hikes in the park.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[44.8100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.4400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: gradual climbing to great views. This is an Easy hike.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entrance fee to get into Yellowstone National Park, bear area, lightning strike area during inclement weather.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=370:mystic-falls-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mystic Falls (Yellowstone National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=370:mystic-falls-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Mystic Falls in Yellowstone National park   From the Biscuit Basin trailhead, walk across the bridge over the Firehole river along the Biscuit Basin boardwalk. After...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>370</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/52/20/a6/370_mysticfalls-1346530784.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Yellowstone National Park, North Western Wyoming.

To get to the trailhead: Drive south from Madison Junction for 14.2 miles. Park in the Biscuit Basin Boardwalk parking area.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[gardiner]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mt]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Yellowstone National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.4 miles total for the out and back. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 2.0 hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 600 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring to Fall. This is a good early season hike because of the low elevation.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2002-06-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fair. This is a popular hike, so expect 20-30 people. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[44.6900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: There was a happy elk that said hi to us on this hike. This is an Easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entrance fee to get into Yellowstone National Park, bear area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=387:oneonta-gorge&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Oneonta Gorge]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=387:oneonta-gorge&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike up and around Oneonta Gorge in Oregon.   The Columbia River East of Portland contains a number of excellent hiking opportunities. One fun and easy trail...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>387</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/b4/ca/49/387_p7210033-1346694091.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Portland, Oregon along the Columbia River.

From Portland, take HWY84 East. At the Ainsworth park exit (#35), take this exit and follow the Historic Columbia River Highway East up river for about 1.5 miles to the signed Horsetail falls parking area.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Portland]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[OR]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Oregon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.7 miles of total hiking (including the hike up Oneonta gorge)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about three and a half hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 800 ft gain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[summer is best, as the water in Oneonta gorge is cold year round.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2005-07-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular area. We got an early start and were able to enjoy the trails in relative peace (perhaps 8 other hikers) but as we were finishing up the crowds were coming. If you like to sleep in, expect to share the trail with 50 other people. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[45.5900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-122.0700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: The trail is easy to follow and the waterfalls make an enchanting destination. This is an Easy hike. Add a level of difficulty if you take the hike up the Oneonta gorge to see the hidden waterfall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[scrambling, wading]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=406:piedra-river-trail&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Piedra River trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=406:piedra-river-trail&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Piedra River trail in Colorado.   The San Juan National forest has a plethora of wonderful trails. We were looking for a long, scenic day...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2013 00:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>406</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-07-02</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/29/7d/78/406_p6290026-1372723778.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Pagosa Springs, Colorado

UPPER TRAILHEAD: From HWY-160 through Pagosa Springs, take the Piedra Road (FR631) out of town headed North. This road starts out as a paved road and turns into a well graded dirt road. After about 16 miles of driving along this road, you&#039;ll cross the Piedra River. A few hundred yards later, you&#039;ll see a parking area on your left with the signed trailhead for the Piedra River. Park here. 

LOWER TRAILHEAD: Take HWY-160 West from Pagosa Springs. Turn right (North) on the well signed First Fork Road (FR622) just after you cross the Piedra River. Take this well graded dirt road 8.5 miles to the signed trailhead on the right side of the road just after you cross the Piedra River. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pagosa Springs]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[CO]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Colorado]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[11.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[11.1 miles total hiking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 5 hours and 45 minutes with a 20 minute stop for lunch. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There&#039;s some up and down, but the total elevation change is a 600 ft drop from the upper trailhead to the lower trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-06-29 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good. We only saw five hikers during the entire hike. Most hikers will be doing day hikes from either the upper or lower trailheads, so there is an excellent chance for extended solitude on this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[37.4300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-107.1900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This trail stays by the river a good amount of time, which makes it a very charming hike. There is some up and down elevation change, so due to the distance it&#039;s a moderately strenuous hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[shuttle needed. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=385:quandary-peak&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Quandary Peak]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=385:quandary-peak&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up to 14000+ foot Quandary Peak in Colorado.   If you've ever wanted to climb a 14er (otherwise known as a +14000 ft mountain) then Quandary peak...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>385</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-02</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/40/60/0e/385_quandry1-1346610276.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Breckenridge, Colorado

From the town of Breckenridge, Colorado, take HWY-9 south. About 7.5 miles from Breckenridge, turn left onto signed Blue Lakes Road. A few hundred yards from the highway you will make another right hand turn onto FR851 and drive a mile to the trailhead. The sign marking the turn to FR851 is confusing (at least it was to us). The first time you see the sign, it looks like the Quandary peak trail is left. In actuality, the trailhead is to the right. After turning right and driving a mile, the trailhead is signed on the left side of FR851 and easy to find. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[blue lakes road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Breckenridge]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[CO]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Colorado]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.0 miles round trip. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just over five hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 3300 ft gain to the top. (Peak elevation is 14,265 ft)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-08-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You will not find solitude on this hike. Due to it&#039;s proximity to Breckenridge and easy trailhead access, it is a very popular climb. Even on a overcast Friday, we still shared the trail with about 100 other climbers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[39.3900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-106.0600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 year old recommendation: Anytime you&#039;re hiking at 14000 ft, it will get your attention. The views are great and the sense of accomplishment is even better. No doubt about it, this is a Strenuous hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lightning, potential for altitude sickness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=366:sand-point-olympic-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Sand Point (Olympic National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=366:sand-point-olympic-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike Sand Point in Olympic National park   From the parking area and well marked trailhead, we headed first southwest towards sand point. The trail is enveloped quickly...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>366</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/19/c6/a0/366_sandpoint3-1346523951.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Olympic National Park, western Washington.

The trail starts from the Ozette Ranger Station in the western section of Olympic National park.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Ozette]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[WA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Olympic National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Nine miles round trip]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 5 hours. We stopped for about 30 minutes for lunch along the beach. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 500 ft gain and loss]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[spring to fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2002-07-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We saw about 50 other hikers. Not a great hike for solitude, but on the long trail it is acceptable.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[48.1500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-124.6700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: Hiking along the wilderness beach is a treat for the eyes. This is a Moderate hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entrance fee to get into Olympic National Park ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=374:shoshone-lake-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Shoshone Lake (Yellowstone National Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=374:shoshone-lake-yellowstone-national-park&amp;catid=91:united-states-national-parks</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Shoshone lake in Yellowstone National park   This trail is signed as the DeLacy Creek trail and follows the creek as it leaves the trailhead. The...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[United States - National Parks]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>374</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a7/1e/42/374_shoshonelake-1346532597.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Yellowstone National Park, North Western Wyoming.

To get to the trailhead: Drive east from Old Faithful for 8.9 miles. Park at the DeLacy Creek Trailhead. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[gardiner]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mt]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Yellowstone National Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0 miles total for out and back. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 3.0 hours for the hike, but we spent a few hours fishing. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty flat]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer to Fall. This is a good early season hike, but be aware of fishing regulations, as this Lake is closed to fishing in the very early point of the season.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2002-06-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good. We only saw 5-10 other people on this hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[44.4300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: An easy walk to a secluded fishing lake. This is an Easy hike.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entrance fee to get into Yellowstone National Park, bear area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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