Newport Cliff Walk

The Newport Cliff Walk is a world-famous, 3.5-mile public access walkway that borders the shoreline of Newport, Rhode Island. It is famous not for wilderness or elevation, but for its stunning, unparalleled juxtaposition of nature and Gilded Age opulence. On one side of the trail, the wild, crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean smash against craggy, dark rock outcroppings. On the exact other side, rising from perfectly manicured lawns, sit the massive, historic '$100-million' mansions built by American industrialists like the Vanderbilts and Astors at the turn of the 20th century. Designated as a National Recreation Trail, it transforms a leisurely coastal stroll into an architectural and historical tour.

The trek to Laguna de los Tres is one of the primary day activities in Los Glaciares National Park, providing a close-perspective view of the granite massif of Mount Fitz Roy (3,405m). The route follows an out-and-back trail through mixed forest and glaciated valleys, passing the Piedras Blancas viewpoint before the final ascent. The journey is defined by a significant transition from the low-lying valley floor to the high-alpine environment of the lagoon, which sits directly below the main peaks.