Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
35.0 · 6000 gain
<p>The Kings Canyon section of the combined John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail traverses some of the most spectacular high-altitude terrain in North America, running from Muir Trail Ranch in the ...
4.2 miles · 500 ft gain
Few trails in Arkansas rival the drama of Lost Valley Trail — a 4.2-mile route through geological spectacle that has been carved over millennia into one of the region's most striking natural corridors. Starting from the trailhead at Buffalo National River, AR, the path takes hikers into deep rock...
2.0 · 300 gain
<p>The Canyon Overlook Trail climbs above the canyon floor to a viewpoint overlooking the red cedar-filled gorge and the spring-fed lakes that make Roman Nose State Park one of the most visually disti...
10.0 · 500 gain
Explore Maplewood State Park Trail in Pelican Rapids, MN. A moderate 10.0-mile loop trail.
3.0 miles · 400 ft gain
Hidden deep in the woods of Arkansas, Whitaker Point Trail (Hawksbill Crag) offers 3.0 miles of classic American forest hiking along terrain that has shaped the regional character of outdoor recreation for generations. Located at Boxley Valley, AR, the trail draws a mix of local regulars and...
7.0 · 300 gain
Explore Itasca Wilderness Trail in Park Rapids, MN. A moderate 7.0-mile loop trail.
3.0 · 400 gain
<p>The Skeeko Bay Trail ventures into the forested interior of Wild Horse Island, climbing away from the lake shore landing areas into the ponderosa pine and Douglas fir woodland that covers the islan...
3.0 · 200 gain
<p>The Moss Lake Trail explores the quieter western portions of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, circling a small seasonal lake and traversing diverse Hill Country habitats while providing historica...
21.4 · 6100 gain
<p>Mount Whitney at 14505 feet is the highest peak in the contiguous United States, and the PCT approach from Guitar Lake provides the most scenic and physically demanding route to the summit, ascendi...
16.5 miles · 4080 ft gain
There is nowhere quite like Saguaro National Park East, Tucson, AZ in Arizona, and Tanque Verde Ridge Trail is the trail that puts you deepest into the heart of it. Over 16.5 miles and 4080 feet of elevation change, this out-and-back route delivers some of the most visually striking terrain in the...
3.5 · 200 gain
<p>The Lake Trail at Roman Nose State Park winds through the spring-fed lake country of the red cedar canyon that defines this unique park in the Blaine County gypsum hills of western Oklahoma. The pa...
10.0 · 1500 gain
Explore George Crosby Manitou Backcountry in Finland, MN. A hard 10.0-mile loop trail.
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