Richard Rooney M.D, on Hiking Trails for Beginners

Hiking offers fitness and fun for adventure seekers alike, and these 7 trails are perfect for beginners. Strenuous treks take skill and planning, and these trails will help break in a new hiker and his or her gear.

Appalachian Trail, Delaware River, New Jersey/Pennsylvania
Most travelers who lace up a pair of hiking boots have dreams of conquering the Appalachian Trail. Before you take on this 2,190-mile beast, test your metal on the Rattlesnake Swamp Trail, a 16-mile trip through New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Coastal Prairie Trail, Everglades National Park, Florida
Beginners looking for more miles without grueling inclines will be pleased to find the 15-mile Coastal Prairie Trail. The Florida Everglades offer untouched beauty with swampland and beaches, and new hikers will be pleased with this weekend challenge.

Lamar Valley Trail, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Yellowstone is one of the most well-known national parks in America. The diverse wildlife is the star of this area, and the Lamar Valley Trail eases in new hikers at just 5.5-miles offering impressive views of Amethyst Mountain.

Cascade Mountain, Adirondacks, New York
Reaching the peak of a mountain is thrilling but exhausting. Hikers will spend more time appreciating the beauty of Cascade Mountain than recovering from an arduous journey. This trip is perfect for the hiker looking to summit a peak.

Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land, Cutler, Maine
Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land boasts two trails for beginners. Catch ocean views on the 2.8-mile Coastal Trailor challenge yourself on the 9.1 mile Fairy Head Loop Trail.

Crystal Lakes, Breckenridge, Colorado
Colorado boasts a majestic wilderness, and Crystal Lakes are pristine mountain lakes nestled in the Rocky Mountains. The lower lake is a 2.5-mile trek, and the upper lake is another 2-mile journey.

Tenaya Lake Trail, Yosemite National Park, California
Mountain lakes in Yosemite National Park are breathtaking, and Tenaya Lake Trail is only 2.5-miles long making it perfect for an inexperienced hiker looking to start honing his or her skills.

Hiking is an excellent activity for people seeking solitude or folks looking to take in nature as a group. Beginners should always be careful to choose trails that are appropriate for their skill level.

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About the Author

Richard Rooney M.D. is a board certified orthopaedic spine surgeon who works in Seattle, Washington at his own private practice. He resides in Seattle, WA with his wife and two sons. Throughout his career, Richard Rooney M.D. has distinguished himself as a renowned orthopaedic surgeon. He truly loves the immersive nature of his work and the fact that he's able to help people live better, less painful lives. Through his practice, Seattle Spine Group, Richard focuses on treatment for back pain, neck pain, radiculopathy, and sciatica. They recently introduced an entire spectrum of spine care and stem cell therapy care with a focus on disk replacement.
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