Carter Clark
Educated in sustainable architecture. Working in photography and digital media. Living in a Panamanian jungle base camp. Wearing down shoes as quickly as I can.
Swim at Kehena Black Sand Beach
12-7194 Kalapana - Kapoho Road, Hawaii
5.0
This beach lives up to Hawaii’s stunning fame. You can park in the curved area that is set away from the road, or along the street. Follow the little signs down the trail to the beach. It’s a bit of a scamper down some lava rocks to get there, so be careful.
A highlight of this beach is that it is good even in the harsh rain, so if thats the case, you can tuck yourself back by the rock wall wh...
Swim at the Paradise Pool in the Río Pacora
Panamá, Panama
0.4 mi
/ 118.1 ft gain
This place is called Paradise for a reason. Starting off from the Kalu Yala base camp (you can learn more about staying at their site here), it is just a ten minute hike to the swimming hole. Through the main gates, you go right (downhill) to the river crossing. Cross the Pacora, and then start walking up the road on the other side of the river. You will enter the first gate on the left. Be sur...
Hike Tasman National Park to Fortescue Bay via Tasman Trail
Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania
11.99 mi
/ 1604.3 ft gain
Getting to Eaglehawk Neck by bus from Hobart is easy, with a stop at the intersection of Old Jetty Road and Arthur Hwy.
From that intersection starts an amazing trek down the coast of Tasman National Park. There are camping sites at Fortescue Bay and dispersed camping north of the Tessellated Pavement (just a few minutes walk from the bus stop). We made our trek an out and back trip, from the ...
Camp at La Posada next to Potrero Chico
Hidalgo, MexicoLa Posada is a great campsite righto outside of the entrance of Potrero Chico, one of the best sport climbing areas in the world.
You can set up your tent or sleep in your car here. The kitchen is a huge draw, with ample stoves, fridge space, and tables for big group dinners. This is also where you'll probably find that climber partner for the problem you've been eyeing for ages... There will ...
Climb the Basalt in Boquete
Los Naranjos, PanamaTo get to Gunko Wall, you can ask any taxi driver in Boquete to take you to "Los Ladrillos". The wall is right off the road, being absolutely impossible to miss. That being said, there is still ample room to belay, park your car, etc.
The rainy season in Boquete is from August to November, which means there are often rains in the afternoon. Get out and climb early and you can get hours of clim...
Hike Mount Grant on San Juan Island
Friday Harbor, Washington
2 mi
/ 500 ft gain
Mount Grant Preserve is still in the midst of becoming an official park, but is open to the public for hiking, so you will get to see this amazing spot before it's too crowded. With a trial system currently being made, most people hike up the established road, but there are well marked signs to hop onto the trail from the trailhead. Both go up very similar paths - one is just on a road and the ...
Hike Split Rock Loop in Joshua Tree National Park
Twentynine Palms, California
1.94 mi
/ 220 ft gain
Starting out at the Split Rock Trail parking lot, you'll see Split Rock, which might be the most visited boulder in the park. Everyone makes a visit to it and while it is absolutely amazing, it's great to take the hour or two to wander around to more amazing scenery.
Immediately upon starting there's a great little cave on the backside of Split Rock. After checking that out, you follow the ca...
Camp near the Tessellated Pavement in Eaglehawk Neck
Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania
2.5 mi
/ 125 ft gain
Getting to Eaglehawk Neck is easy by bus from Hobart. There is a stop at the beach located at the intersection of Old Jetty Road and Arthur Hwy. This is the starting point on this map. From there, make your way up the road (north) and follow signs to the Tessellated Pavement. Once here, there are some signs explaining its geological significance, but wandering around the rocks is the best way t...
Climb Wonder Wall at Potrero Chico
Hidalgo, MexicoWonder Wall is easy to get to from the main road into Potrero Chico. One of the first things you will see after passing under the main archway is the park, with loads of empty swimming pools and orange fences. You will cross through here to get to the Wonder Wall. Sometimes the gate is opened. Other times you need to hope over the low, orange concrete fence to get into the park. You will be abl...
Skull Rock Trail at Joshua Tree National Park
Twentynine Palms, California
5.0
1.7 mi
/ 131 ft gain
You can park at the Jumbo Rocks Campground to start this quick hike. There are two parking locations for this campground and it will be easiest if you use the first one you see, rather than going farther off the road and right next to the campsites. To start the hike, start going north and immediately cross Park Boulevard.
You will follow the trail in a loop for just under 2 miles, with the p...
Hike Candy Mountain in Los Tres Brazos Valley
Panamá, Panama
4.3 mi
/ 1256.6 ft gain
You start this hike from Kalu Yala's town center. You can find more information out about there and make bookings to camp with them here. From town center, you go out of the main gate and take a left. Follow the main road through three river crossings. Immediately after the third river crossing, there is a red and brown metal gate on your right hand side. Go through this gate (be sure to hook i...
Camp at Jaguar Falls in Los Tres Brazos
Panamá, Panama
7.4 mi
/ 725.1 ft gain
The hike to Jaguar Falls is an out of this world experience. You start out at the Kalu Yala base camp, which you can get yourself to by booking here. They are a sustainability institute that hosts visitors in addition to their long term students. The chances of you hopping on this hike with a member of their biology or outdoor recreation programs is high, which means you'll have endless knowled...
Hike to "Boys Pool" in Los Tres Brazos
Panamá, Panama
2.5 mi
/ 147.6 ft gain
Starting from the Kalu Yala base camp, you go right out of the main gate. This road goes immediately downhill. Once you hit the Pacora River, stay on the near side, continuing on the road to the right. Walk past the gate of Parque Pacora. Once you hit the river, cross over it on foot. It is easiest if you stick to the left. Once to the other side of the river, you follow the main trail another ...
Climb Virgin Canyon in Potrero Chico
Hidalgo, MexicoVirgin Canyon is a frequently visited crag in Potrero Chico, with a whole slew of high quality climbs very accessible.
To get there, upon walking into the park you will see the old park swimming pools on your right. Go through the pool area until you find the paved path/steps. Sometimes the gate to get into the pool area is closed. If so, there is a short orange concrete fence that you will ho...
Climb Los Lobos Canyon in Potrero Chico
Hidalgo, MexicoThis is the first crag you can reach upon entering the Potrero Chico Canyon. The entrance is a scree pile, but there is a path that takes you towards sturdier rocks as you go to the right. If you find yourself battling crumbling gravel after a minute or two while making your way up to the rocks, you need to go farther right.
Some of the routes have metal labels on the wall, helping you orient y...
Hike the Honey Creeper Trail in Los Tres Brazos
Panamá, Panama
1.7 mi
/ 390.4 ft gain
The Honey Creeper Trail, named after the rare Honey Creeper bird that can be found there, is the "base camp" trail of the Kalu Yala community. It is a loop that starts in their town square, heads up the nearest hill, taking you immediately into the depths of the jungle, and quickly has you back into the main camp and around again to town square.
As a loop, you can do this trial either way, but...
Climb the Avalon Crag in Boulder Canyon
Nederland, ColoradoFrom Boulder, the pullout that is best to park at for the Avalon crag is 8.4 miles up the canyon. You will walk down the side of the road past the talus field, where if the river is too high to wade you can use the tyrolean traverse. Otherwise, you can wade or hop across rocks according to the day's water height.
There are many obvious trails to get you to the rock once you cross the river. Be ...
Climb the Mana Wall in Boquete
Los Naranjos, PanamaGetting to the Mana Wall from Boquete, you can ask a taxi driver to take you to "Los Ladrillos" then when you arrive at the Gunko Wall (highlighted in another Outbound Adventure), just continue 100 meters down the road and the Mana Wall will be on your left. If you are driving, parking is best in the open picnic area across the street.
The climbing here ranges from 5.10a to 5.13a. If you want ...
Climb at the Hall of Horrors in Joshua Tree
Riverside County, CaliforniaThe Hall of Horrors is across the road from the well-known Saddle Rocks. There is good space in this crag, so don't be discouraged with a full parking lot. Like most places in Joshua Tree, the weather is the largest dictator on when and where you'll climb. There isn't much shade here, so waiting for the cooler months is your best bet.
Most of the routes here are trad, but there are some nice sp...
Hike to Viewpoint of Voss at Kolinseggi Summit
Voss, Norway
1.4 mi
/ 450 ft gain
You will drive to the end of Lemmesvegan 151, passing through two gates along the way. This is a drive that you will need directions for if you are not familiar with the Voss area. From the parking, the trailhead starts just beyond the cluster of small cabins that are within view from the parking area. It is a simple out and back trail, with a small cross noting the summit. Great for picnics or...
Hike up the Mother Tree Tributary to Deep Water Soloing
Panamá, Panama
3.7 mi
/ 508.5 ft gain
This hike starts at the Kalu Yala base camp. You will most likely be able to grab an outdoor rec or biology intern to go with you on this hike, but it is easy enough to find on your own.
From the main gate, go right onto the road, immediately taking you downhill to the Pacora River. Stay on the right to the right, until you have walked past the gate to Parque Pacora. You will reach the river, w...
Hike to Chieu Cave in Mai Chau
tt. Mai Châu, Vietnam
0.9 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
The town of Mai Chau is in the Hòa Banh Province of Vietnam, about 3 hours outside of the capital, Hanoi. Everyone in town can point you in the direction of the cave. Finding directions online beforehand would be less helpful since the roads don't have great signage. But when pointed in the right direction, you can find your way to the trailhead no more than 300m from the main road in town. The...
Hike to Helvetestinden
Moskenes, Norway
2.5 mi
/ 1975.1 ft gain
In the town of Reine in the Lofoten Islands, you need to take the small ferry to Vindstad. There is one that leaves at 10:30 in the morning. Most people on that ferry will be headed to Bunes Beach, which you will be able to see from the Helvetestinden summit. Once at the dock, you will follow the trail to the right through the village. Near the end of the fjord, you will see the path split to g...
Observation Deck Loop in Henry Cowell Redwoods SP
Felton, California
4.3
5.3 mi
/ 869 ft gain
The trail starts at the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Visitors Center. Grab a map in the center, as your hike has you turning onto a few different trails to get to the observation deck.
Starting at the Redwood Grove Loop Trail, follow the trail until it connects with the Pipeline Road Trail and continue on Pipeline Road. Wandering amongst stunning redwoods, you will eventually cross over t...
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