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Hiking

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

Greeley Ponds Trail — Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Moderate  New Hampshire

Greeley Ponds Trail — Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

4.5 miles  ·  800 ft gain

Hidden deep in the woods of New Hampshire, Greeley Ponds Trail offers 4.5 miles of classic American forest hiking along terrain that has shaped the regional character of outdoor recreation for generations. Located at Waterville Valley, NH, the trail draws a mix of local regulars and out-of-state...

July 9, 2026
Mount Lafayette: Liberty Loop — Lincoln, New Hampshire
Hard  New Hampshire

Mount Lafayette: Liberty Loop — Lincoln, New Hampshire

8.9 miles  ·  3500 ft gain

Mount Lafayette: Liberty Loop is one of New Hampshire's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 8.9 miles of challenging terrain with 3500 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Lincoln, NH, making it accessible from...

July 9, 2026
Mount Tammany Trail — Delaware Water Gap, New Jersey
Hard  New Jersey

Mount Tammany Trail — Delaware Water Gap, New Jersey

4.0 miles  ·  1500 ft gain

Mount Tammany Trail is one of New Jersey's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 4.0 miles of challenging terrain with 1500 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Delaware Water Gap, NJ, making it accessible from...

July 9, 2026
Bearfort Ridge Firetower Loop — Hewitt, New Jersey
Hard  New Jersey

Bearfort Ridge Firetower Loop — Hewitt, New Jersey

7.0 miles  ·  1000 ft gain

Bearfort Ridge Firetower Loop is one of New Jersey's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 7.0 miles of challenging terrain with 1000 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Hewitt, NJ, making it accessible from nearby...

July 9, 2026
High Point Summit Trail — Wantage, New Jersey
Moderate  New Jersey

High Point Summit Trail — Wantage, New Jersey

3.5 miles  ·  800 ft gain

High Point Summit Trail is one of New Jersey's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 3.5 miles of challenging terrain with 800 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Wantage, NJ, making it accessible from nearby towns...

July 9, 2026
Pyramid Mountain Loop — Montville, New Jersey
Moderate  New Jersey

Pyramid Mountain Loop — Montville, New Jersey

5.0 miles  ·  800 ft gain

Pyramid Mountain Loop is one of New Jersey's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 5.0 miles of challenging terrain with 800 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Montville, NJ, making it accessible from nearby towns...

July 9, 2026
Kittatinny Ridge: Sunrise Mountain — Branchville, New Jersey
Moderate  New Jersey

Kittatinny Ridge: Sunrise Mountain — Branchville, New Jersey

4.5 miles  ·  800 ft gain

Kittatinny Ridge: Sunrise Mountain is one of New Jersey's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 4.5 miles of challenging terrain with 800 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Branchville, NJ, making it accessible...

July 9, 2026
Cheesequake State Park Loop — Matawan, New Jersey
Easy  New Jersey

Cheesequake State Park Loop — Matawan, New Jersey

5.0 miles  ·  300 ft gain

Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Cheesequake State Park Loop proves the point beautifully — a 5.0-mile loop through the kind of flat, expansive, wind-scoured landscape that has its own intense beauty, different in character from alpine scenery but no less compelling. Located at...

July 9, 2026
Round Valley Loop — Lebanon, New Jersey
Moderate  New Jersey

Round Valley Loop — Lebanon, New Jersey

9.0 miles  ·  600 ft gain

Hidden deep in the woods of New Jersey, Round Valley Loop offers 9.0 miles of classic American forest hiking along terrain that has shaped the regional character of outdoor recreation for generations. Located at Lebanon, NJ, the trail draws a mix of local regulars and out-of-state visitors who have

July 9, 2026
Appalachian Trail: Sunfish Pond South — Blairstown, New Jersey
Hard  New Jersey

Appalachian Trail: Sunfish Pond South — Blairstown, New Jersey

6.0 miles  ·  1200 ft gain

Appalachian Trail: Sunfish Pond South is one of New Jersey's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 6.0 miles of challenging terrain with 1200 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Blairstown, NJ, making it accessible...

July 9, 2026
Wheeler Peak Summit Trail — Taos, New Mexico
Hard  New Mexico

Wheeler Peak Summit Trail — Taos, New Mexico

14.8 miles  ·  3600 ft gain

Wheeler Peak Summit Trail is one of New Mexico's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 14.8 miles of challenging terrain with 3600 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Taos Ski Valley, NM, making it accessible from...

July 9, 2026
Bandelier NM: Falls Trail — Los Alamos, New Mexico
Moderate  New Mexico

Bandelier NM: Falls Trail — Los Alamos, New Mexico

5.0 miles  ·  800 ft gain

Few trails in New Mexico rival the drama of Bandelier NM: Falls Trail — a 5.0-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 Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos, NM, the path...

July 9, 2026

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