executive summary by darmansjah
Over the past decade, author Peter Potterfield has hiked more than 10,000 miles over six continents to research this list. He here tells us his picks for the world's 15 best hikes, including Patagonia, Tasmania, Newfoundland, and Petra. Read more in his best-selling book Classic Hikes of the World or his forthcoming book Classic Hikes of North AmericaKungsleden, Sweden
Grand Canyon Hike, Arizona
Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal
Fitz Roy Trek, Patagonia, Argentina
Petra Through the Back Door, Jordan
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Yosemite Grand Traverse, California, United States
Chilkoot Trail, Alaska and Yukon Territory, U.S. and Canada
Tonquin Valley, Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada
Bay of Fires, Tasmania, Australia
Long Range Traverse, Newfoundland, Canada
Queen Charlotte Track, New Zealand
Mountains of the Moon, Uganda
Kalalau Trail, Kauai, Hawaii, United States
Croagh Patrick, Ireland