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

Creek Bottom Trail
Easy  OK

Creek Bottom Trail

3.0  ·  250 gain

<p>The Creek Bottom Trail follows a tributary of the Illinois River through old-growth bottomland forest at Natural Falls State Park, exploring one of the most ecologically rich riparian corridors in ...

January 22, 2026
Nerstrand Big Woods Trail
Moderate  MN

Nerstrand Big Woods Trail

6.5  ·  400 gain

Explore Nerstrand Big Woods Trail in Northfield, MN. A moderate 6.5-mile loop trail.

January 22, 2026
Kalalau Trail — Na Pali Coast, Kauai
Hard  Hawaii

Kalalau Trail — Na Pali Coast, Kauai

22 miles round trip (11 miles each way)  ·  2,100 ft cumulative gain

Eleven miles along Kauai's Na Pali Coast, the Kalalau Trail is one of the most spectacular — and most demanding — hikes in the world, with towering sea cliffs and valleys unchanged since ancient Hawaiian settlement.

January 21, 2026
Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon — Phoenix, Arizona
Hard  Arizona

Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon — Phoenix, Arizona

2.4 miles  ·  1280 ft gain

Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon is one of Arizona's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 2.4 miles of challenging terrain with 1280 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Phoenix, AZ, making it accessible from nearby...

January 21, 2026
Bear Head Lake State Park Loop
Moderate  MN

Bear Head Lake State Park Loop

8.0  ·  400 gain

Explore Bear Head Lake State Park Loop in Ely, MN. A moderate 8.0-mile loop trail.

January 21, 2026
Overlook Trail
Moderate  MT

Overlook Trail

1.0  ·  400 gain

<p>The Overlook Trail climbs sharply from the park visitor center to a prominent viewpoint above the Jefferson River valley, rewarding the steep ascent with one of the finest panoramic views available...

January 21, 2026
Lighthouse Trail
Moderate  TX

Lighthouse Trail

5.8  ·  600 gain

<p>The Lighthouse Trail is the signature hike of Palo Duro Canyon State Park, leading to the iconic Lighthouse hoodoo, a 300-foot pillar of banded red, orange, and white rock that stands as the most r...

January 21, 2026
Presidential Traverse
Strenuous  NH

Presidential Traverse

23.0  ·  9600 gain

<p>The Presidential Traverse is the most demanding and celebrated section of the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire, crossing the entire Presidential Range above treeline from Mount Madison at 5367 fe...

January 21, 2026
Pinnacle Peak Trail — Anchorage, Alaska
Hard  Alaska

Pinnacle Peak Trail — Anchorage, Alaska

5.5 miles  ·  1800 ft gain

Pinnacle Peak Trail is one of Alaska's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 5.5 miles of challenging terrain with 1800 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Chugach State Park, Anchorage, AK, making it accessible...

January 20, 2026
Rim Trail
Moderate  OK

Rim Trail

2.5  ·  300 gain

<p>The Rim Trail traces the edge of the canyon above Natural Falls, providing elevated perspectives of the 77-foot waterfall and the lush gorge below from multiple vantage points along the canyon rim....

January 20, 2026
Chester Creek Gorge
Moderate  MN

Chester Creek Gorge

3.0  ·  400 gain

Explore Chester Creek Gorge in Duluth, MN. A moderate 3.0-mile loop trail.

January 20, 2026
Blood Mountain Loop — Georgia's Appalachian Highlands
Hard  Georgia

Blood Mountain Loop — Georgia's Appalachian Highlands

5.6 miles (direct) / 7.5 miles (Vogel loop)  ·  1,545 ft gain

The highest point on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, Blood Mountain offers granite summit views and a loop hike that showcases the best of the Southern Blue Ridge.

January 19, 2026

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