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Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.

Interpretive Trail
Easy  MT

Interpretive Trail

0.5  ·  20 gain

<p>The Interpretive Trail is a short accessible loop originating at the park visitor center and providing a thorough introduction to the cultural history and archaeological significance of First Peopl...

January 27, 2026
Summit Trail
Moderate  TX

Summit Trail

0.75  ·  325 gain

<p>The Summit Trail climbs the bare granite face of Enchanted Rock, one of the largest exposed granite domes in the United States, to a summit elevation of 1,825 feet above the Texas Hill Country with...

January 27, 2026
Sonora Pass Section
Moderate  CA

Sonora Pass Section

7.0  ·  1200 gain

<p>The Sonora Pass section of the Pacific Crest Trail traverses some of the most dramatic volcanic terrain in the Sierra Nevada, departing from Sonora Pass at 9624 feet, the second-highest road pass i...

January 27, 2026
South Mountain Park National Trail — Phoenix, Arizona
Moderate  Arizona

South Mountain Park National Trail — Phoenix, Arizona

14.7 miles  ·  1100 ft gain

There is nowhere quite like Phoenix, AZ in Arizona, and South Mountain Park National Trail is the trail that puts you deepest into the heart of it. Over 14.7 miles and 1100 feet of elevation change, this out-and-back route delivers some of the most visually striking terrain in the American West —...

January 26, 2026
Lakeshore Trail
Easy  OK

Lakeshore Trail

5.0  · 

<p>The Lakeshore Trail circles the shoreline of Lake Altus-Lugert adjacent to the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center, offering a flat and scenic walk combining views of the reservoir with clos...

January 26, 2026
Minneopa Gorge and Bison Trail
Easy  MN

Minneopa Gorge and Bison Trail

3.0  ·  200 gain

Explore Minneopa Gorge and Bison Trail in Mankato, MN. A easy 3.0-mile loop trail.

January 26, 2026
Garden of the Gods — Shawnee National Forest, Illinois
Moderate  Illinois

Garden of the Gods — Shawnee National Forest, Illinois

1–3.5 miles  ·  200 ft gain

Ancient sandstone formations rise from the southern Illinois hardwoods at Garden of the Gods, creating a surreal rock garden unlike anything else in the Midwest.

January 25, 2026
Bell Rock Pathway — Sedona, Arizona
Easy  Arizona

Bell Rock Pathway — Sedona, Arizona

3.6 miles  ·  300 ft gain

There is nowhere quite like Sedona, AZ in Arizona, and Bell Rock Pathway is the trail that puts you deepest into the heart of it. Over 3.6 miles and 300 feet of elevation change, this loop route delivers some of the most visually striking terrain in the American West — sculpted sandstone, painted...

January 25, 2026
Frontenac State Park Trail
Moderate  MN

Frontenac State Park Trail

6.5  ·  600 gain

Explore Frontenac State Park Trail in Red Wing, MN. A moderate 6.5-mile loop trail.

January 25, 2026
Prairie Loop
Easy  MT

Prairie Loop

3.0  ·  200 gain

<p>The Prairie Loop traverses the shortgrass prairie habitat that surrounds the buffalo jump cliffs, providing an immersive experience in the landscape that supported massive bison herds for thousands...

January 25, 2026
Capitol Peak Trail
Moderate  TX

Capitol Peak Trail

4.0  ·  400 gain

<p>The Capitol Peak Trail loops through some of the most geologically dramatic terrain in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, traversing beneath towering banded cliff faces where 90-million-year-old sediment...

January 25, 2026
San Jacinto Peak via PCT
Strenuous  CA

San Jacinto Peak via PCT

15.0  ·  4500 gain

<p>San Jacinto Peak at 10804 feet is one of the most dramatic summit experiences in Southern California, accessed most efficiently via the Palm Springs Aerial Tram, which ascends 8516 feet from the Co...

January 25, 2026

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