Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
1.0 · 50 gain
<p>The Heron Rookery Loop at Morro Bay State Park circles through a grove of mature Eucalyptus trees that hosts the largest great blue heron rookery in California, where dozens of these magnificent bi...
3.0 miles · 20 ft gain
Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Palmetto Island State Park Trail proves the point beautifully — a 3.0-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
7.5 · 1100 gain
Discover Forked Mountain Trail in Ouachita National Forest, AR. A hard 7.5-mile out-and-back through Arkansas wilderness.
8.0 · 500 gain
Explore Jubilee College State Park Trail in Brimfield, IL. A moderate 8.0-mile loop trail.
3.0 · 100 gain
<p>The trail connecting Bailly Homestead to Chellberg Farm weaves together natural beauty and layered cultural history in a gentle loop through the woodland heart of Indiana Dunes National Park. The B...
5.5 miles · 200 ft gain
Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Lake Claiborne State Park Trail proves the point beautifully — a 5.5-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...
6.4 · 2600 gain
<p>The hike to Barr Camp offers a satisfying and achievable goal along the iconic Barr Trail route up Pikes Peak, turning around at the historic camp situated at 10,200 feet elevation. This 6.4-mile o...
6.0 · 1000 gain
Discover Mount Magazine Signal Hill Trail in Mount Magazine State Park, AR. A hard 6.0-mile out-and-back through Arkansas wilderness.
5.0 · 300 gain
Explore Red Hills State Park Highest Point in Sumner, IL. A moderate 5.0-mile loop trail.
2.0 · 600 gain
<p>The Black Hill Trail ascends one of the ancient volcanic peaks of the Morro Bay area, climbing 640 feet to a rocky summit that delivers a commanding 360-degree panorama encompassing Morro Rock, the...
5.0 miles · 100 ft gain
Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge Trail proves the point beautifully — a 5.0-mile out-and-back through the kind of flat, expansive, wind-scoured landscape that has its own intense beauty, different in character from alpine scenery but no less...
3.5 · 600 gain
Discover Goat Rock Trail in Mount Nebo State Park, AR. A moderate 3.5-mile loop through Arkansas wilderness.
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