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

Mississippi Headwaters Loop
Easy  MN

Mississippi Headwaters Loop

3.0  ·  200 gain

Explore Mississippi Headwaters Loop in Itasca State Park, MN. A easy 3.0-mile loop trail.

January 10, 2026
Bright Angel Trail — Into the Grand Canyon
Hard  Arizona

Bright Angel Trail — Into the Grand Canyon

3–18.5 miles (turnaround dependent)  ·  1,120–4,380 ft gain

The most iconic trail into the Grand Canyon descends through two billion years of Earth history to the Colorado River — a hike unlike anything else on the planet.

January 9, 2026
Noccalula Falls Park Loop — Gadsden, Alabama
Easy  Alabama

Noccalula Falls Park Loop — Gadsden, Alabama

3.2 miles  ·  400 ft gain

Few trails in Alabama rival the drama of Noccalula Falls Park Loop — a 3.2-mile route through geological spectacle that has been carved over millennia into one of the region's most striking natural corridors. Starting from the trailhead at Gadsden, AL, the path takes hikers into deep rock...

January 9, 2026
Leveaux Mountain Trail
Moderate  MN

Leveaux Mountain Trail

3.6  ·  600 gain

Explore Leveaux Mountain Trail in Tofte, MN. A moderate 3.6-mile loop trail.

January 9, 2026
Ruffner Mountain Loop — Birmingham, Alabama
Moderate  Alabama

Ruffner Mountain Loop — Birmingham, Alabama

5.5 miles  ·  900 ft gain

Ruffner Mountain Loop is a 5.5-mile loop trail at Birmingham, AL in Alabama, widely regarded as one of the most satisfying walks in the region. With 900 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible — serious enough to feel...

January 8, 2026
Oberg Mountain Loop
Moderate  MN

Oberg Mountain Loop

2.3  ·  500 gain

Explore Oberg Mountain Loop in Tofte, MN. A moderate 2.3-mile loop trail.

January 8, 2026
Flattop Mountain Trail — Alaska's Most Climbed Peak
Hard  Alaska

Flattop Mountain Trail — Alaska's Most Climbed Peak

3.4 miles  ·  1,350 ft gain

Just 20 minutes from downtown Anchorage, Flattop Mountain offers one of the most accessible alpine summits in the country — and on a clear day, the views of Cook Inlet and Denali are unforgettable.

January 7, 2026
Hurricane Creek Park Trail — Cullman, Alabama
Moderate  Alabama

Hurricane Creek Park Trail — Cullman, Alabama

4.8 miles  ·  700 ft gain

Few trails in Alabama rival the drama of Hurricane Creek Park Trail — a 4.8-mile route through geological spectacle that has been carved over millennia into one of the region's most striking natural corridors. Starting from the trailhead at Cullman, AL, the path takes hikers into deep rock...

January 7, 2026
Judge CR Magney Brule River
Moderate  MN

Judge CR Magney Brule River

4.0  ·  500 gain

Explore Judge CR Magney Brule River in Judge CR Magney State Park, MN. A moderate 4.0-mile out-and-back trail.

January 7, 2026
Little River Canyon Rim Trail — Fort Payne, Alabama
Easy  Alabama

Little River Canyon Rim Trail — Fort Payne, Alabama

10.0 miles  ·  400 ft gain

Few trails in Alabama rival the drama of Little River Canyon Rim Trail — a 10.0-mile route through geological spectacle that has been carved over millennia into one of the region's most striking natural corridors. Starting from the trailhead at Fort Payne, AL, the path takes hikers into deep rock...

January 6, 2026
Bean and Bear Lakes Loop
Moderate  MN

Bean and Bear Lakes Loop

6.0  ·  700 gain

Explore Bean and Bear Lakes Loop in Tettegouche State Park, MN. A moderate 6.0-mile loop trail.

January 6, 2026
Walls of Jericho Trail — Alabama's Hidden Canyon
Hard  Alabama

Walls of Jericho Trail — Alabama's Hidden Canyon

6.8 miles  ·  1,000 ft loss/gain gain

A stunning limestone canyon carved by Turkey Creek, the Walls of Jericho is one of Alabama's best-kept hiking secrets — a demanding descent into a cathedral of stone and mist.

January 5, 2026

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