Just a few hundred yards off the road, things get a lot less crowded, and you’ll have the views and the wildlife (almost) to yourself. Getting out of the car and into the wilds is always worthwhile, but these shorter trips are the best of the best for those not doing extended, multi-day hikes.
  • Amphitheater Lake Trail: Climbing the switchbacks up to this cirque-cradled, high-country lake is worth the effort, we promise.