Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
9.2 miles · 110 ft gain
Swamp Fox Passage – Section 2 is a 9.2-mile out & back trail near Francis Marion NF, South Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 110 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Easy–Moderate, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
3.5 miles · 60 ft gain
Old Santee Canal Park Trail is a 3.5-mile loop trail near Old Santee Canal Park, South Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 60 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Easy, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
9.2 miles · 2400 ft gain
Old Rag Mountain Loop is a 9.2-mile loop trail near Shenandoah NP, Virginia, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 2,400 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it's a route that delivers every time —
2.8 miles · 700 ft gain
Hawksbill Mountain Trail is a 2.8-mile out & back trail near Shenandoah NP, 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 · 400 ft gain
Dark Hollow Falls Trail is a 1.4-mile out & back trail near Shenandoah NP, Virginia, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 400 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it's a route that delivers every time —
9.4 miles · 2200 ft gain
White Oak Canyon Trail is a 9.4-mile out & back trail near Shenandoah NP, Virginia, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 2,200 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it's a route that delivers every time —
1.6 miles · 350 ft gain
Stony Man Trail is a 1.6-mile loop trail near Shenandoah NP, Virginia, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 350 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it's a route that delivers every time —
8.8 miles · 1700 ft gain
McAfee Knob Trail is a 8.8-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 Moderate, it's a route that delivers every time —
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 —
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