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3.The Maroon Bells South Ridge, White River National Forest, Colorado
This dangerous 12-mile hike rises to an elevation of over 14,000 feet. The trail is full of steep paths, gullies, and loose, rocky areas. Veteran visitors confirm that the peak offers hikers incredible views of the White River, the famous Rocky Mountains, and, of course, Maroon Lake. Indeed, if you complete the hike in the fall, you will be additionally rewarded with a view of the area’s distinctive, fall foliage. While dogs are technically permitted here, they are required to be leashed in order to prevent potential accidents on an already challenging trail.
2Capitol Peak Via The Knife Edge, Colorado
The Capitol Peak is located close to Aspen, in the Elk Mountain Range. While it presents a striking image, it is also one of the most exposed and most dangerous and most exposed peaks in the USA. The mountains in the Elk Range may appear charming but the truth is they are the highest and most challenging in the state of Colorado.
The Knife Ridge is a sharp granite blade of rock that is 150 feet in length. It is arguably the most infamous part of the Capitol Peak hike. The ridge has a 1000+-foot drop-off on both sides. The hike begins at the Capitol Creek Trailhead and is 17 miles round-trip and requires at least two days to complete. The elevation gain here is 5,300 feet.
1.The Huckleberry Trail, Glacier National Park, Montana
Experienced backpackers confirm you must take proper precautions to hike in popular Glacier National Park. After all, this park has the highest grizzly bear population density in the contiguous US and there’s a thriving grizzly habitat on Huckleberry Mountain. You can’t even hike here during peak berry season, because the bears come out to enjoy the berries that grow on the peak’s slopes.
Nevertheless, even when you are permitted to hike here, you’ll need to carry bear spray, not camp anywhere near a food source, and always be on the lookout for any sign of bears. If you take this hike, be careful. (We could not bear to lose readers.)
There you have it, fellow adventurers, the most dangerous hikes in the USA. What US hikes do you consider to be dangerous? Let us know in the comments section below!
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