Most Beautiful Hike In America

Well, that label is always up for debate. But my recent experience in American Basin between Silverton and Lake City, Colorado was definitely a stunning backdrop for an afternoon hike. Crossing Cinnamon Pass at over 12,000 feet, you drop down into a gorgeous valley that is as rugged and varied as the Rockies themselves. Filled with aspens, evergreens, beaver ponds, and the occasional hungry black bear, hiking American Basin is an experience that I will remember for years to come.