Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
4.4 miles · 1200 ft gain
Alum Cave Trail is a 4.4-mile out & back trail near Great Smoky Mountains NP, North Carolina, 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 sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
4.6 miles · 1700 ft gain
Dragon's Tooth Trail is a 4.6-mile out & back trail near Jefferson NF, Virginia, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,700 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it's a route that delivers every time —
8.1 miles · 1600 ft gain
Charlies Bunion via AT is a 8.1-mile out & back trail near Great Smoky Mountains NP, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,600 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
7.8 miles · 1500 ft gain
Tinker Cliffs via AT is a 7.8-mile out & back trail near Jefferson NF, Virginia, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,500 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it's a route that delivers every time —
3.6 miles · 900 ft gain
Andrews Bald Trail is a 3.6-mile out & back trail near Great Smoky Mountains NP, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes 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 —
4.0 miles · 700 ft gain
Cascades Trail is a 4.0-mile out & back trail near Jefferson NF, Virginia, 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 —
8.0 miles · 2000 ft gain
Ramsey Cascades Trail is a 8.0-mile out & back trail near Great Smoky Mountains NP, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 2,000 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
2.0 miles · 700 ft gain
Humpback Rocks Trail is a 2.0-mile out & back trail near Blue Ridge Pkwy, Virginia, 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 —
1.4 miles · 250 ft gain
Max Patch Loop is a 1.4-mile loop trail near Pisgah NF, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 250 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Easy, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
3.6 miles · 900 ft gain
Crabtree Falls Trail is a 3.6-mile out & back trail near George Washington NF, Virginia, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 900 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it's a route that delivers every time —
3.5 miles · 700 ft gain
Black Balsam Knob Trail is a 3.5-mile loop trail near Pisgah NF, North Carolina, 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 sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
7.0 miles · 1600 ft gain
Spy Rock Trail is a 7.0-mile out & back trail near George Washington NF, Virginia, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,600 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it's a route that delivers every time —
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