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

South Grove Trail
Moderate  CA

South Grove Trail

5.0  ·  400 gain

<p>The South Grove Trail leads to the largest and most remote concentration of giant sequoias at Calaveras Big Trees State Park, requiring a five-mile round-trip journey through mixed conifer forest t...

July 15, 2026
Hiking Safety: How to Stay Safe on Any Trail
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Hiking Safety: How to Stay Safe on Any Trail

Hiking safety is not about fear — it is about preparation. This complete guide covers the Ten Essentials, navigation, weather, wildlife encounters, common trail injuries, and how to call for help when you need it.

July 14, 2026
Broken Arch Trail
Moderate  UT

Broken Arch Trail

2.6  ·  200 gain

<p>The Broken Arch Trail winds through a quiet interior section of Arches National Park away from the crowded Windows and Delicate Arch areas, offering the same red sandstone drama with a fraction of ...

July 13, 2026
Mount Falcon Summit
Strenuous  CO

Mount Falcon Summit

6.0  ·  1400 gain

<p>The hike to the summit of Mount Falcon delivers exceptional panoramic views of the Denver metropolitan area and Front Range from a summit elevation of 7,851 feet, all within easy driving distance o...

July 13, 2026
North Grove Trail
Easy  CA

North Grove Trail

1.0  ·  50 gain

<p>The North Grove Trail loops through the historic heart of Calaveras Big Trees State Park, home to the grove of giant sequoias that sparked worldwide attention in 1852 when Augustus Dowd became the ...

July 13, 2026
Two Dollar Beach Path
Easy  AS

Two Dollar Beach Path

1.5  ·  50 gain

<p>The path to Two Dollar Beach leads to one of the most beautiful and least-crowded stretches of coastline in the national park, a crescent of pale sand fringed by coconut palms and backed by a volca...

July 11, 2026
Walker Home Ruins Loop
Moderate  CO

Walker Home Ruins Loop

3.5  ·  600 gain

<p>The Walker Home Ruins Loop is one of the most historically intriguing hikes in Jefferson County Open Space, combining panoramic Front Range views with the atmospheric stone ruins of an ambitious ea...

July 11, 2026
Backbone Trail West
Strenuous  CA

Backbone Trail West

8.0  ·  1400 gain

<p>The Backbone Trail West section traverses the high ridgeline of Topanga State Park as part of the 67-mile Backbone Trail that spans the entire length of the Santa Monica Mountains from Will Rogers ...

July 11, 2026
Cascade Springs Nature Trail — Heber City, Utah
Easy  Utah

Cascade Springs Nature Trail — Heber City, Utah

2.5 miles  ·  200 ft gain

Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Cascade Springs Nature Trail proves the point beautifully — a 2.5-mile loop through the kind of flat, expansive, wind-scoured landscape that has its own intense beauty, different in character from alpine scenery but no less compelling. Located at...

July 9, 2026
Holly Beach Wildlife Trail
Easy  LA

Holly Beach Wildlife Trail

3.5  · 

Explore Holly Beach Wildlife Trail in Cameron, LA. A easy 3.5-mile loop through Louisiana's unique landscapes.

July 9, 2026
Mount Mansfield: Long Trail Summit — Stowe, Vermont
Hard  Vermont

Mount Mansfield: Long Trail Summit — Stowe, Vermont

6.4 miles  ·  2600 ft gain

Mount Mansfield: Long Trail Summit is one of Vermont's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 6.4 miles of challenging terrain with 2600 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Stowe, VT, making it accessible from nearby

July 9, 2026
Sabine NWR Marsh Trail
Easy  LA

Sabine NWR Marsh Trail

1.5  · 

Explore Sabine NWR Marsh Trail in Hackberry, LA. A easy 1.5-mile loop through Louisiana's unique landscapes.

July 9, 2026

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