Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
In 1912, the Novarupta volcano erupted and destroyed 40 square miles of Alaska’s backcountry. Today the valley resembles the desert Southwest, with red mineral deposits covering sections of exposed rock. From the Three Forks Visitor Center, circumvent the valley floor, ascending nearby Broken, Baked, Cerberus, and Falling Mountains. You’ll trek more than 50 miles off-trail and spend over a week in the backcountry. Advanced navigation skills are a must.
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