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Hiking

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

Treasure Loop Trail — Gold Canyon, Arizona
Moderate  Arizona

Treasure Loop Trail — Gold Canyon, Arizona

4.4 miles  ·  1280 ft gain

There is nowhere quite like Lost Dutchman State Park, Gold Canyon, AZ in Arizona, and Treasure Loop Trail is the trail that puts you deepest into the heart of it. Over 4.4 miles and 1280 feet of elevation change, this loop route delivers some of the most visually striking terrain in the American...

January 29, 2026
St. Croix State Park Loop
Moderate  MN

St. Croix State Park Loop

12.0  ·  600 gain

Explore St. Croix State Park Loop in Hinckley, MN. A moderate 12.0-mile loop trail.

January 29, 2026
Tom's Thumb Trail — Scottsdale, Arizona
Hard  Arizona

Tom's Thumb Trail — Scottsdale, Arizona

4.3 miles  ·  1200 ft gain

Tom's Thumb Trail is one of Arizona's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 4.3 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 McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, AZ, making it...

January 28, 2026
Forestville Mystery Cave Trail
Easy  MN

Forestville Mystery Cave Trail

4.0  ·  300 gain

Explore Forestville Mystery Cave Trail in Preston, MN. A easy 4.0-mile loop trail.

January 28, 2026
Knobstone Trail — Indiana's Rugged Ridge
Hard  Indiana

Knobstone Trail — Indiana's Rugged Ridge

6–58 miles (sections)  ·  8,000 ft cumulative (full route) gain

The longest trail in Indiana winds for 58 miles over forested knobs and steep ridge spines — a surprisingly challenging backcountry experience in the heart of the Midwest.

January 27, 2026
Picacho Peak Summit Trail — Picacho, Arizona
Hard  Arizona

Picacho Peak Summit Trail — Picacho, Arizona

2.0 miles  ·  1500 ft gain

Picacho Peak Summit Trail is one of Arizona's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 2.0 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 Picacho Peak State Park, AZ, making it accessible...

January 27, 2026
Blue Mounds State Park Trail
Moderate  MN

Blue Mounds State Park Trail

13.0  ·  600 gain

Explore Blue Mounds State Park Trail in Luverne, MN. A moderate 13.0-mile loop trail.

January 27, 2026
South Mountain Park National Trail — Phoenix, Arizona
Moderate  Arizona

South Mountain Park National Trail — Phoenix, Arizona

14.7 miles  ·  1100 ft gain

There is nowhere quite like Phoenix, AZ in Arizona, and South Mountain Park National Trail is the trail that puts you deepest into the heart of it. Over 14.7 miles and 1100 feet of elevation change, this out-and-back route delivers some of the most visually striking terrain in the American West —...

January 26, 2026
Minneopa Gorge and Bison Trail
Easy  MN

Minneopa Gorge and Bison Trail

3.0  ·  200 gain

Explore Minneopa Gorge and Bison Trail in Mankato, MN. A easy 3.0-mile loop trail.

January 26, 2026
Garden of the Gods — Shawnee National Forest, Illinois
Moderate  Illinois

Garden of the Gods — Shawnee National Forest, Illinois

1–3.5 miles  ·  200 ft gain

Ancient sandstone formations rise from the southern Illinois hardwoods at Garden of the Gods, creating a surreal rock garden unlike anything else in the Midwest.

January 25, 2026
Bell Rock Pathway — Sedona, Arizona
Easy  Arizona

Bell Rock Pathway — Sedona, Arizona

3.6 miles  ·  300 ft gain

There is nowhere quite like Sedona, AZ in Arizona, and Bell Rock Pathway is the trail that puts you deepest into the heart of it. Over 3.6 miles and 300 feet of elevation change, this loop route delivers some of the most visually striking terrain in the American West — sculpted sandstone, painted...

January 25, 2026
Frontenac State Park Trail
Moderate  MN

Frontenac State Park Trail

6.5  ·  600 gain

Explore Frontenac State Park Trail in Red Wing, MN. A moderate 6.5-mile loop trail.

January 25, 2026

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