And plenty of others offer a variety of spectacular trails in between the extremes.
), it also erupts more frequently than most in the world.
Despite its high activity, Mount Etna is fairly safe for nearby residents.
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To visit, drive or take a bus from Catania’s railway station to the parking lot atRifugio Sapienza.
Pacaya
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Pacaya is roughly a one-hour drive from Antigua, Guatemala.
Mount Aso
At the center of Kyushu, Japan’s third-largest island, lies Mount Aso.
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Its caldera is one of the largest in the world, with a 12-mile diameter and a 75-mile circumference.
Mount St. Helens
You don’t have to leave the country to hike a volcano.
The Tongariro Crossing can be done in seven to eight hours with beautiful views of Ngauruhoe.
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Vesuvius National Park offers11 different trailsfor beginners and advanced hikers.
Head to theofficial websitefor directions to Vesuvius.
Of course, you’ll want to go back during the day to explore, too.
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Arenal
This5,400-foot volcanocan be found in the rainforest landscape of Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano National Park.
Unless you’re a mountaineering expert, you’ll need a guide and equipment to hike this behemoth.
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