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Cavern Point Loop
<p>The Cavern Point Loop climbs from Scorpion Anchorage — the main visitor landing on Santa Cruz Island — to a coastal bluff with sheer sea cliffs dropping into the Santa Barbara Channel far below. Sa...
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Rim Trail
<p>The Rim Trail at Buttermilk Falls State Park follows the upper edge of the gorge, providing aerial perspectives of the cascading creek far below while traveling through mature mixed hardwood forest...
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Flatwoods Trail
<p>The Flatwoods Trail at Alafia River State Park offers hikers a peaceful introduction to the restored longleaf pine flatwoods ecosystem developing on former phosphate mining land. Unlike the mountai...
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Slaughter Canyon Cave Hike
<p>Slaughter Canyon Cave sits in a remote section of Carlsbad Caverns National Park accessible only via a ranger-led tour that begins with a 1.5-mile hike from the canyon trailhead to the cave entranc...
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Gorge Trail
<p>The Gorge Trail at Buttermilk Falls State Park threads through one of the most dramatic Finger Lakes gorges in the Ithaca area, climbing alongside a spectacular series of cascades that tumble down ...
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Best Backpacking Tents for 2026: Tested and Ranked
A good backpacking tent is one you barely notice carrying, sets up fast, and keeps you dry when the weather turns. A bad one ruins trips. We break down the best tents of 2026 across weight classes and budgets.
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I Built a Free App for Runners, Hikers, and Cyclists — Here's What's in It
After years of wishing I had a better toolkit on the trail, I built one. 15 free offline tools for runners, hikers, and cyclists — no account, no signal required.
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Spine Trail
<p>The Spine Trail at Alafia River State Park follows the ridgelines created by reclaimed phosphate mining operations above the Alafia River valley, providing a moderate mountain biking experience wit...
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Rattlesnake Springs Trail
<p>Rattlesnake Springs is one of the most important birding sites in New Mexico, a National Natural Landmark and historic water source located in a separate section of Carlsbad Caverns National Park s...
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Wright Peak Loop
<p>The Wright Peak Loop combines a strenuous summit ascent with a fascinating piece of aviation history, making it one of the most compelling routes in the Adirondack High Peaks. Wright Peak reaches 4...
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Yellow Loop MTB Trail
<p>The Yellow Loop at Alafia River State Park is among the finest mountain biking trails in Florida and one of the most celebrated in the entire Southeast. Built on reclaimed phosphate mining land tha...
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Desert Nature Walk
<p>The Desert Nature Walk is a short paved loop near the visitor center that introduces visitors to the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem above the famous caverns. Interpretive signs along the path identify...