Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
7.6 miles · 1600 ft gain
Appalachian Trail – Roan Highlands is a 7.6-mile out & back trail near Pisgah NF, 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 —
7.0 miles · 300 ft gain
Shenandoah River Trail is a 7.0-mile out & back trail near Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 300 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Easy, it's a route that delivers every time —
5.8 miles · 1400 ft gain
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge is a 5.8-mile out & back trail near Gorges State Park, North Carolina, 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 sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
5.2 miles · 900 ft gain
Crowders Mountain Loop is a 5.2-mile loop trail near Crowders Mountain State Park, 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–Difficult, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
7.4 miles · 1200 ft gain
Kings Pinnacle Trail is a 7.4-mile out & back trail near Crowders Mountain State Park, 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 Difficult, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
2.8 miles · 450 ft gain
Pilot Mountain Loop is a 2.8-mile loop trail near Pilot Mountain State Park, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 450 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
Hanging Rock Loop is a 4.0-mile loop trail near Hanging Rock State Park, 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 —
4.0 · 600 gain
Explore Superior Hiking Trail Shovel Point in Tettegouche State Park, MN. A moderate 4.0-mile loop trail.
1.6 · 560 gain
Moderate hiking trail near Diamond Head State Monument, HI. 1.6 mi, 560 ft gain, out-and-back on paved.
1.7 · 800 gain
Easy hiking trail near Manoa Valley, HI. 1.7 mi, 800 ft gain, out-and-back on dirt.
1.8 · 1200 gain
Difficult hiking trail near Hawaii Kai, HI. 1.8 mi, 1,200 ft gain, out-and-back on rock.
2.0 · 600 gain
Moderate hiking trail near Kailua, HI. 2.0 mi, 600 ft gain, out-and-back on dirt.
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