Alta Via del Granito (Italy)

Submitted by Francesco De Riz on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 08:12am
Description

The Alta Via del Granito is a ring route that develops on the Granite island of the Cima d'Asta group - Cime di Rava sul Lagorai and retraces ancient paths and military roads built during the First World War, linking the two shelters on the group. It is a difficult route, a panoramic tour in stages, along which there are resting and refreshment areas. The Alta Via del Granito is passable from June to September. Good training and normal mountain clothing are required.

Plöner See Umrundung (Germany)

Submitted by MaxiPalle on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 06:23am
Description

Around ‚Greater Lake Ploen‘ ( ‚Großer Plöner See‘), counter clockwise.

Start and Finish at Campsite ‚Spitzenort‘.

Track can be difficult in the souteast part around the village of Bosau due to heavy traffic and missing alternatives to road usage (especially during weekends).

 

Mount MacFarlane (BC, Canada)

Submitted by Jenny Lena Quilty on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 05:12pm
Description

Mount MacFarlane is a 16.3 kilometer out and back with 1787 meters (5863 feet) of elevation in the first 8 kilometers. This trail boasts 2 lakes, waterfalls and technical terrain including roots, rocks, and a loose rock scramble to the summit. If it is a clear day the 360 views of surrounding mountain ranges are endless. The trail from the parking lot dips into dense forest, winding up single track with an average of a 20% grade. The trail crosses a boulder field, and continues to the lower lake where campers often spend the night.