![]() ![]() Good thing you don’t have to choose between hedonism and masochism on this incredibly difficult and rugged route-you get both. You could do it at all once, but that would be to deny yourself two of the main joys of the Alps: the wine and cheese. This is perhaps the most luxurious run over 100 miles out there. ( simonsimages/ Creative Commons) Tour du Mont Blanc Switzerland, Italy, France Parts of the route have yet to be completed, but our favorite section is the three-mile stretch that runs north from Morris Canal Park to Pier A Park in Hoboken, passing the Korean War Veterans Memorial and Lefrak Point Lighthouse. It’s best done just before sunset as the city lights start to shine. But to the west, on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River, this waterfront path provides views of the city of 8.6 million and its endless sea of skyscrapers. If you run in Manhattan, it’s harder to see Manhattan. (Nightscream/Wikimedia Commons) Hudson River Waterfront Walkway Bayonne, New Jersey, to the George Washington Bridge The route is well maintained and marked, but fording the numerous rivers can be dangerous. If you’re there in August, you’ll likely encounter thru-hikers on their way north to Washington on the Pacific Crest Trail. Views of the peak and its glaciers are nearly constant, and you’ll spot waterfalls, wildflowers, alpine meadows, and old-growth forests along the way. ![]() The trail was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and mostly stays around tree line. In the Pacific Northwest, there are multiple trails that circle the area’s volcanic giants, but the best may be the Timberline Trail, which loops 11,240-foot Mount Hood. Forest Service-Pacific Northwest/ Creative Commons) Timberline Trail Mount Hood, Oregon To put this together, I relied on personal experience as well as recommendations from equally dedicated runner friends and colleagues. #GPS TRACKS TO GLACIER LAKE IN TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST PROFESSIONAL#But as a professional travel writer and ( sometimes masochistic) runner, I have a pretty good idea of what places belong below. Whether you’re looking for a quick urban jaunt or a 100-plus-mile big-mountain ultra, there’s a bucket-list run in this roundup that’s calling your name. Is the list subjective? Sure. And that’s what makes this list so special. But beyond its health and mental benefits, what keeps us coming back is the sheer variety of routes out there waiting for us to lace up. It’s literally one of the things we do best. ![]()
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