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Takinozawa Park in Yuzawa

Takinozawa Park in Yuzawa

Rufus Starbuck

An easily accessible nature hike right off the main street of Yuzawa that takes you into the mountains to the base of two crashing..

Niigata 2
Hiking to the Top of Naebasan 7

Hiking to the Top of Naebasan

C. Rio

I have been told by many that the top of Naeba was an amazing experience. So when I saw that my next day off had clear skies I jumped..

Niigata 1
Leaving Gunma via the SCT 7

Leaving Gunma via the SCT

C. Rio

Following the Snow Country Trail from Gunma to Niigata, I managed to snag a sweet campsite with spectacular views down into th..

Niigata
Mastering Makihata-san 7

Mastering Makihata-san

C. Rio

Makihata-san has been on my list of hikes for a long time, and what better time to climb then with the incoming fall colors? 

Niigata 2