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

Rim Trail
Moderate  NY

Rim Trail

2.0  ·  300 gain

<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...

September 5, 2026
Flatwoods Trail
Easy  FL

Flatwoods Trail

3.0  · 

<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...

September 3, 2026
Slaughter Canyon Cave Hike
Strenuous  NM

Slaughter Canyon Cave Hike

5.2  ·  500 gain

<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...

September 3, 2026
Gorge Trail
Moderate  NY

Gorge Trail

1.0  ·  300 gain

<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 ...

September 3, 2026
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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.

September 2, 2026
Spine Trail
Moderate  FL

Spine Trail

4.0  ·  150 gain

<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...

September 1, 2026
Rattlesnake Springs Trail
Easy  NM

Rattlesnake Springs Trail

2.0  ·  100 gain

<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...

September 1, 2026
Wright Peak Loop
Strenuous  NY

Wright Peak Loop

6.4  ·  2200 gain

<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...

September 1, 2026
Yellow Loop MTB Trail
Strenuous  FL

Yellow Loop MTB Trail

6.7  ·  200 gain

<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...

August 30, 2026
Desert Nature Walk
Easy  NM

Desert Nature Walk

0.5  ·  50 gain

<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...

August 30, 2026
Algonquin Peak
Strenuous  NY

Algonquin Peak

8.2  ·  2936 gain

<p>Algonquin Peak rises to 5,114 feet as the second highest summit in New York State and arguably the most rewarding High Peak for the effort invested, offering an expansive alpine summit with 360-deg...

August 30, 2026
North Trail
Easy  FL

North Trail

2.5  · 

<p>The North Trail at Little Talbot Island State Park crosses the dune system via a well-marked corridor to reach the undeveloped north end of the island beach, an area that sees considerably fewer vi...

August 28, 2026

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