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7 of the craziest, most dangerous, most dizzying hikes in the world (VIDEOS)
Hiking is, of course, a common outdoor sport and leisure activity, enjoyed by millions of people every day. However, there are several hiking trails throughout the world that only the bravest would attempt. They're dangerous and are only meant for the most adventurous of people (or the craziest!). The videos below provide a glimpse into seven of the world's most dangerous hiking trails. Pull on your gloves, your hiking boots -- and your Brave Hat! -- and check these out.
A hike through Spain's El Caminito del Rey ("The King's Little Pathway") is not for the faint of heart. In fact, the narrow pathways, incredible height, and sharp rocks below are the stuff of nightmares. I don't know how the person filmed and walked at the same time.
Hiking takes on a completely different look at Mount Hua, which has been called "the world's most dangerous hike" This is the perfect hiking spot for those who have dreamed of hiking on old wood chained to the side of a mountain thousands of feet in the air. The clip gets really nerve-racking at about the 2-minute mark (not surprisingly, that's where the occasional expletive slips out...).
If caves and wild life are your thing a hike through Tennessee's Mount LeConte may be just what the doctor ordered. Just beware of the bats and the really steep inclines. Fortunately, this video has a really nice tour guide explaining all the dangers and annoyances.
Machu Picchu offers beautiful sights, stunning flora, and one of the steepest tumbles -- I mean hiking trails -- in the world. Don't. Look. Down.
Angel's Landing in Utah is one of the narrowest hiking trails in the world. Those who are afraid of heights or small spaces may want to skip this incredibly sheer hiking trail.
The Philippines' Mount Pinatubo attracts adrenaline-junkies from all over the world. The views are stunning, the paths are steep, and... Oh yeah!, it's a volcano that erupted in 1991. Be sure to bring your rock climbing equipment, and your lucky rabbit's foot.
Just for grins, here's another clip of Mount Hua, further proving this hike is best reserved for those who love taking the stairs. [Ed's note: instead of "Beautiful Day," the most appropriate U2 song should've been "Vertigo."]
Now, let's go hiking!
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A hike through Spain's El Caminito del Rey ("The King's Little Pathway") is not for the faint of heart. In fact, the narrow pathways, incredible height, and sharp rocks below are the stuff of nightmares. I don't know how the person filmed and walked at the same time.
Hiking takes on a completely different look at Mount Hua, which has been called "the world's most dangerous hike" This is the perfect hiking spot for those who have dreamed of hiking on old wood chained to the side of a mountain thousands of feet in the air. The clip gets really nerve-racking at about the 2-minute mark (not surprisingly, that's where the occasional expletive slips out...).
If caves and wild life are your thing a hike through Tennessee's Mount LeConte may be just what the doctor ordered. Just beware of the bats and the really steep inclines. Fortunately, this video has a really nice tour guide explaining all the dangers and annoyances.
Machu Picchu offers beautiful sights, stunning flora, and one of the steepest tumbles -- I mean hiking trails -- in the world. Don't. Look. Down.
Angel's Landing in Utah is one of the narrowest hiking trails in the world. Those who are afraid of heights or small spaces may want to skip this incredibly sheer hiking trail.
The Philippines' Mount Pinatubo attracts adrenaline-junkies from all over the world. The views are stunning, the paths are steep, and... Oh yeah!, it's a volcano that erupted in 1991. Be sure to bring your rock climbing equipment, and your lucky rabbit's foot.
Just for grins, here's another clip of Mount Hua, further proving this hike is best reserved for those who love taking the stairs. [Ed's note: instead of "Beautiful Day," the most appropriate U2 song should've been "Vertigo."]
Now, let's go hiking!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Leif Pettersen Feb 25th 2010 3:30PM
I'm going to be sick.
Todd Feb 25th 2010 6:39PM
I've done Winay Pichhu. Looking over the side might be scary, but overall the hike isn't *that* bad. In fact, it's a huge ancient Incan staircase. Just don't look over the side. Hiking the Na Pali coast in Kauai was 100x scarier and much much more dangerous. Not only do you have a cliff on one side, it's always wet and slippery. I saw people in hiking boots flip backward as their feet slid on the rocks. It made Winay Picchu look like a stroll in the park. BUT IT'S WORTH IT!
Linda Feb 28th 2010 12:43PM
The NaPali Coast walk is fabulous!!! It should be included in this group. Take a movie next time you go! We have always loved it.
Anders Mar 21st 2010 8:28PM
People fall off of the Huayna Picchu trail all the time (two had slipped the week before I was there, and plummeted all the way to the canyon floor). Really should not be dismissed as a stroll in the park.
the Off Feb 28th 2010 8:03AM
Without the Himalayan hikes, a list of most dangerous hikes will be incomplete. The Himalayas offer plenty of such hikes. For instance, trails snaking through Nanda Devi National Park in Uttarakhand, India are very challenging and demanding.
http://theoff.info/
Fida Mar 1st 2010 11:25PM
Holy smokes, I got wet hands just watching Il Caminito. I think that's definitely NOT my cup of tea :) I'd love to do Mount Hua - up to the temple ;) I did the Smokey Mountains and long for Machu Picchu.
Jim Bondy Mar 14th 2010 8:29PM
El Camino is just too much. These videos are inspiring. I loved them.
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Mike Apr 14th 2011 2:38AM
More info on the El Caminito Del Rey, so crazy
http://blog.thecheaproute.com/guide-to-el-camino-del-rey-el-chorro-spain/
Mike Apr 14th 2011 4:01AM
oops, just found this article on the same site
http://blog.thecheaproute.com/el-caminito-del-rey-to-be-restored/
Guess it won't be around much longer
Karl Jul 9th 2011 12:49AM
Angel's Landing is really cool. I got vertigo going over that thin ledge shown above, backtracked and camped out on a ledge about 12 feet wide. Was going to hike out the next morning but I followed some other hikers to the top the next morning. It was cooool. It was the first hike I took my significant other on many years ago.