Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
5.5 miles · 800 ft gain
Monte Sano Summit Loop is a 5.5-mile loop trail at Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL in Alabama, widely regarded as one of the most satisfying walks in the region. With 800 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
2.6 miles · 350 ft gain
Laurel Falls Trail is a 2.6-mile out & back trail near Great Smoky Mountains NP, Tennessee, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 350 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Easy, it's a route that delivers every time —
4.0 miles · 1350 ft gain
Chimney Tops Trail is a 4.0-mile out & back trail near Great Smoky Mountains NP, Tennessee, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,350 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it's a route that delivers every time —
2.6 miles · 530 ft gain
Grotto Falls Trail is a 2.6-mile out & back trail near Great Smoky Mountains NP, Tennessee, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 530 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it's a route that delivers every time —
3.6 miles · 600 ft gain
Porters Creek Trail is a 3.6-mile out & back trail near Great Smoky Mountains NP, Tennessee, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 600 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it's a route that delivers every time —
4.4 miles · 700 ft gain
Whiteoak Sink Trail is a 4.4-mile out & back trail near Great Smoky Mountains NP, Tennessee, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 700 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it's a route that delivers every time —
1.0 miles · 330 ft gain
Clingmans Dome Trail is a 1.0-mile out & back trail near Great Smoky Mountains NP, Tennessee, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 330 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it's a route that delivers every time —
4.4 miles · 1200 ft gain
Alum Cave Bluffs Trail is a 4.4-mile out & back trail near Great Smoky Mountains NP, Tennessee, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,200 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it's a route that delivers every time —
5.6 miles · 1400 ft gain
Appalachian Trail – Roan Mtn is a 5.6-mile out & back trail near Cherokee NF, Tennessee, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,400 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it's a route that delivers every time —
6.0 miles · 1100 ft gain
Fiery Gizzard Trail is a 6.0-mile out & back trail near South Cumberland SP, Tennessee, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,100 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it's a route that delivers every time —
2.4 miles · 500 ft gain
Grundy Forest Day Loop is a 2.4-mile loop trail near South Cumberland SP, Tennessee, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 500 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it's a route that delivers every time —
8.0 miles · 1200 ft gain
Virgin Falls Trail is a 8.0-mile out & back trail near Sparta, Tennessee, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,200 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it's a route that delivers every time —
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