Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
18 miles (point-to-point thru-hike) · 6,500 ft gain
Alpine lakes so blue they look fake. Mountain goats on the trail. Granite spires above 9,000 feet. The Enchantments in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness is peak Pacific Northwest. Getting a permit is the hard part — here's how to do the hike once you do.
5.0 miles · 800 ft gain
Few trails in Maryland rival the drama of Cunningham Falls Loop — a 5.0-mile route through geological spectacle that has been carved over millennia into one of the region's most striking natural corridors. Starting from the trailhead at Thurmont, MD, the path takes hikers into deep rock formations,
4.5 miles · 1500 ft gain
Bald Mountain: Haystack Loop is one of Vermont's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 4.5 miles of challenging terrain with 1500 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Wilmington, VT, making it accessible from nearby...
5.0 · 50 gain
Explore Baton Rouge Recreation Trail in Baton Rouge, LA. A easy 5.0-mile loop through Louisiana's unique landscapes.
7.8 · 4040 gain
Explore Mount Olympus Summit Trail in Salt Lake City, Utah. A hard 7.8-mile out-and-back trail with 4040ft of elevation gain.
2.4 miles (out-and-back) · 1,020 ft gain
Hanging Lake earns its slot in every Colorado bucket list with a payoff completely disproportionate to its 2.4-mile length. A turquoise travertine lake perched on a cliff face, fed by waterfalls that seem to pour out of solid rock. Here's everything you need to visit.
5.5 miles · 600 ft gain
Hidden deep in the woods of Maryland, Greenbrier Lake Loop offers 5.5 miles of classic American forest hiking along terrain that has shaped the regional character of outdoor recreation for generations. Located at Boonsboro, MD, the trail draws a mix of local regulars and out-of-state visitors who...
2.8 miles · 1000 ft gain
Shenandoah NP: Hawksbill Summit is one of Virginia's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 2.8 miles of challenging terrain with 1000 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Luray, VA, making it accessible from nearby...
4.0 · 100 gain
Explore Lake Bistineau State Park Trail in Doyline, LA. A easy 4.0-mile loop through Louisiana's unique landscapes.
1.8 · 480 gain
Explore Cecret Lake Trail Alta in Alta, Utah. A easy 1.8-mile out-and-back trail with 480ft of elevation gain.
8.4 miles · 2000 ft gain
Mount Rogers Trail is one of Virginia's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 8.4 miles of challenging terrain with 2000 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Damascus, VA, making it accessible from nearby towns and a
5.5 · 300 gain
Explore Fort Polk Recreation Trail in Leesville, LA. A moderate 5.5-mile loop through Louisiana's unique landscapes.
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