22 Most Dangerous Hiking Trails Ranked

When ranking the most dangerous hiking trails in the world, it may seem like a no-brainer that steep drop-offs and narrow paths crowd the top of the list. While this is somewhat true, most of the deadliest hikes have less to do with heights and more to do with temperature, weather, and animals. We’ve ranked them in order so you can see just how deceiving these hikes can be. Interested in trying them out for yourself? Make sure you have plenty of water, good shoes, and a whole lot of guts.

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