🥾

Hiking

Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.

Kings Pinnacle Trail — Crowders Mountain State Park, NC
🥾 Hiking

Kings Pinnacle Trail — Crowders Mountain State Park, NC

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 —

January 1, 2026
Pilot Mountain Loop — Pilot Mountain State Park, NC
Moderate  North Carolina

Pilot Mountain Loop — Pilot Mountain State Park, NC

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 —

January 1, 2026
Hanging Rock Loop — Hanging Rock State Park, NC
Moderate  North Carolina

Hanging Rock Loop — Hanging Rock State Park, NC

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 —

January 1, 2026
Superior Hiking Trail Shovel Point
Moderate  MN

Superior Hiking Trail Shovel Point

4.0  ·  600 gain

Explore Superior Hiking Trail Shovel Point in Tettegouche State Park, MN. A moderate 4.0-mile loop trail.

January 1, 2026
Snake River Overlook
Moderate  ID

Snake River Overlook

2.0  ·  200 gain

<p>The Snake River Overlook trail leads to Register Rock, one of the most remarkable pioneer artifacts surviving along the entire length of the Oregon Trail. The large sandstone boulder is covered wit...

January 1, 2026
Ridge Fire Trail
Moderate  CA

Ridge Fire Trail

4.0  ·  600 gain

<p>The Ridge Fire Trail climbs from the redwood canyon floor to the chaparral-covered ridgeline of the Santa Cruz Mountains, rewarding hikers with sweeping views across Monterey Bay and the Pacific Oc...

January 1, 2026
Springer Mountain
Strenuous  GA

Springer Mountain

5.4  ·  2900 gain

<p>Springer Mountain marks the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail at AT mile 0, a sacred starting point for thousands of thru-hikers each year. This 5.4-mile out-and-back follows the Approach ...

January 1, 2026
Polihale Beach Walk
Easy  HI

Polihale Beach Walk

3.0  · 

<p>Polihale Beach Walk traverses the southern end of the longest beach in Hawaii, a 17-mile continuous stretch of golden sand extending from the northern boundary of Polihale State Park down to the re...

December 31, 2025
Oregon Trail Interpretive Trail
Easy  ID

Oregon Trail Interpretive Trail

1.5  ·  100 gain

<p>The Oregon Trail Interpretive Trail passes directly through one of the most historically significant and physically preserved sections of the Oregon Trail remaining in the American West. Actual wag...

December 30, 2025
Pipeline Road Trail
Easy  CA

Pipeline Road Trail

5.0  ·  400 gain

<p>Pipeline Road Trail follows an historic water conveyance corridor along the San Lorenzo River through the diverse landscapes of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, offering a gentle loop through seco...

December 30, 2025
Kepaniwai Park Trail
Easy  HI

Kepaniwai Park Trail

0.5  · 

<p>The Kepaniwai Park Trail winds through a unique heritage park within Iao Valley that celebrates the diverse ethnic groups who have shaped Hawaii multicultural identity. The park features traditiona...

December 29, 2025
Ridge Overlook Trail
Moderate  ID

Ridge Overlook Trail

3.5  ·  600 gain

<p>The Ridge Overlook Trail climbs aggressively from the Snake River valley floor up the flanks of Lewiston Hill, gaining 600 feet to reach exposed ridgeline viewpoints that deliver the best accessibl...

December 28, 2025

Get Trail Guides in Your Inbox

New trail guides, gear picks, and route ideas — delivered free every week.