Here are 10 hiking trails across the world which are not for the faint-hearted and should not be attempted by novice hikers
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The Maze in Canyonlands, US, is very tricky to navigate as the entire region is a labyrinth of dead ends. Hikers have to be rescued on a regular basis here, per CNN
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HuaShan in China is considered the most dangerous hike in the world. The particularly dangerous part of the mountain is a path which features a series of wooden planks
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Drakensberg Grand Traverse in South Africa is a 230 km journey that can take up to two weeks to complete. This hike kicks off with a climb up a set of chain ladders
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Cascade Saddle in New Zealand offers some of the finest mountain views in the world. The dangerous part of the trail is the ground which is slippery and unstable
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Kalalau Trail in Hawaii will take you to one of the best beaches in the world. But the dense jungle, slippery waterfalls and stream crossings can be brutal during heavy rain
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Huayna Picchu in Peru requires scaling the unsubtly titled ‘“stairs of death,” a section of 500-year-old steps with sheer drops down to the valley below
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Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is a 96 km journey. This isolated terrain can become slippery thanks to ankle-deep mud and tree roots growing slippery in the tropical heat
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Daikiretto Traverse in Japan can take hours to complete and is best undertaken as part of a longer guided trek through this beautiful range
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Mount Washington in US is known for being home to the “world's worst weather”. Conditions can flip at any minute, meaning you'll need to pack winter gear even in summer