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Tall Grass Prairie Trail
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Tall Grass Prairie Trail

<p>The Tall Grass Prairie Trail explores the mountain meadow terrain of Davis Mountains State Park, wandering through expanses of native grama grass and mixed prairie that represent one of the best su...

July 31, 2026
Western Lake Loop
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Western Lake Loop

<p>The Western Lake Loop at Grayton Beach State Park circles one of the most celebrated coastal dune lakes in the United States, a rare geographic feature found in only a handful of places on Earth. T...

July 31, 2026
Marufo Vega Trail
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Marufo Vega Trail

<p>The Marufo Vega Trail is the most demanding and rewarding full-day loop in Big Bend's eastern sector, climbing from the Rio Grande floodplain over a rugged limestone ridge and descending through a ...

July 29, 2026
Skyline Drive Trail
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Skyline Drive Trail

<p>The Skyline Drive Trail traverses the high ridge terrain of Davis Mountains State Park, offering sweeping views across the highest mountain range in Texas in a landscape of volcanic rock, mountain ...

July 29, 2026
North Trail Loop
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North Trail Loop

<p>The North Trail Loop at Russian Gulch State Park climbs from the canyon floor into the inland hills above the Mendocino coast, connecting the fern canyon ecosystem with a pygmy forest plateau and p...

July 29, 2026
Hot Springs Historic Walk
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Hot Springs Historic Walk

<p>The Hot Springs Historic Walk is one of the most varied short trails in Big Bend, combining a natural thermal hot spring on the Rio Grande bank with a historic motel ruin, Native American pictograp...

July 27, 2026
Haynes Ridge Overlook
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Haynes Ridge Overlook

<p>The Haynes Ridge Overlook trail climbs to the caprock rim of Caprock Canyons State Park, delivering one of the most dramatic panoramic perspectives available anywhere on the Texas South Plains esca...

July 27, 2026
Headlands Loop
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Headlands Loop

<p>The Headlands Loop at Russian Gulch State Park traverses dramatic coastal bluffs above the Pacific Ocean to reach the park signature geological feature, a collapsed sea cave known as the Devils Pun...

July 27, 2026
Lost Mine Trail
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Lost Mine Trail

<p>Lost Mine Trail climbs into the high Chisos Mountains from the Panther Pass trailhead, ascending through oak-juniper woodland and pinyon pine forest to a ridgeline at 6,850 feet with panoramic view...

July 25, 2026
South Prong Trail
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South Prong Trail

<p>The South Prong Trail follows the drainage of South Prong Catfish Creek through one of the more intimate and geologically fascinating sections of Caprock Canyons State Park, passing through a narro...

July 25, 2026
Russian Gulch Falls Trail
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Russian Gulch Falls Trail

<p>The Russian Gulch Falls Trail follows a fern-lined canyon upstream from the Mendocino coast to a spectacular 36-foot waterfall that cascades over a mossy sandstone ledge into a clear pool surrounde...

July 25, 2026
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How to Train for a Long Hike or Backpacking Trip

Physical preparation makes the difference between a grueling sufferfest and a genuinely enjoyable long hike. This complete training guide covers cardio, strength, pack training, nutrition, injury prevention, and a 12-week program.

July 24, 2026

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