17 Wilderness Photographs That Will Make You Want to Go Hiking!

One of the great pleasures of outdoor photography is simply getting outside and into nature. To be honest, for some of us, it’s the main motivator. So we thought we would put together a small collection of wilderness photographs from some clever photographers who managed to get some very inspiring shots. Who knows you might get inspired by them to make your next hiking trip.

Check the list of resources at the end of the collection for tips on how to get some of your own shots like these.

The Mountain from Gobblers Knob in Mt. Rainier National Park by papalars, on Flickr

Robin Lakes Sunrise by Jeff Pang, on Flickr

Vermillion Cliffs NM by mypubliclands, on Flickr

Warm ‘n’ Cool by Nicholas_T, on Flickr

Canyon Creek Lakes by Jeff Pang, on Flickr

Smoke Above Clear Creek (EXPLORED) by Steven Bratman, on Flickr

Take Me to the Stars & i’ll Show you the Universe by j-dub1980(THANK YOU FOR 100k+ Views), on Flickr

The Golden Curtain by Ian Sane, on Flickr

A Grand View Through The Forest Drape by Ian Sane, on Flickr

Steal Away the Night by country_boy_shane, on Flickr

Abiquiu: Sunrise cathedral by Steven Bratman, on Flickr

tunnel by vl8189, on Flickr

Mighty by vl8189, on Flickr

Steens Mountain CMPA by BLMOregon, on Flickr

Yosemite Fantasy by Rennett Stowe, on Flickr

Zvartes_rock_and_etc_12 by Liga_Eglite, on Flickr

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument by mypubliclands, on Flickr