Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
2.5 miles · 500 ft gain
Crabtree Falls Loop is a 2.5-mile loop trail near Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, 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 sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
4.4 miles · 1200 ft gain
Flat Top Trail is a 4.4-mile out & back trail near Peaks of Otter, Virginia, 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 —
1.0 miles · 300 ft gain
Mount Mitchell Summit Trail is a 1.0-mile out & back trail near Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 300 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Easy–Moderate, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
2.5 miles · 500 ft gain
Mill Mountain Star Trail is a 2.5-mile loop trail near Mill Mountain Park, Virginia, 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 —
8.2 miles · 1800 ft gain
Shining Rock Wilderness Trail is a 8.2-mile out & back trail near Pisgah NF, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,800 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
5.5 miles · 600 ft gain
Eno River Trail – VA is a 5.5-mile out & back trail near Eno River area, Virginia, 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 —
9.6 miles · 2100 ft gain
Cold Mountain Trail is a 9.6-mile out & back trail near Pisgah NF, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 2,100 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
6.0 miles · 600 ft gain
High Rocks Trail is a 6.0-mile out & back trail near New River Trail SP, Virginia, 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 —
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 —
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