Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
4.0 miles · 200 ft gain
Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Missouri River Headwaters Trail proves the point beautifully — a 4.0-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...
10.0 miles · 1600 ft gain
Hyalite Canyon Lake Trail is one of Montana's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 10.0 miles of challenging terrain with 1600 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Bozeman, MT, making it accessible from nearby towns
5.0 miles · 600 ft gain
Rimrocks Trail is one of Montana's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 5.0 miles of challenging terrain with 600 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Billings, MT, making it accessible from nearby towns and a...
4.0 miles · 200 ft gain
Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Smith Falls State Park Loop proves the point beautifully — a 4.0-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...
3.0 miles · 900 ft gain
Scotts Bluff Summit Trail is one of Nebraska's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 3.0 miles of challenging terrain with 900 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Gering, NE, making it accessible from nearby towns...
7.0 miles · 600 ft gain
Hidden deep in the woods of Nebraska, Indian Cave State Park Loop offers 7.0 miles of classic American forest hiking along terrain that has shaped the regional character of outdoor recreation for generations. Located at Shubert, NE, the trail draws a mix of local regulars and out-of-state visitors...
8.0 miles · 300 ft gain
Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Niobrara National Scenic River Trail proves the point beautifully — a 8.0-mile out-and-back through the kind of flat, expansive, wind-scoured landscape that has its own intense beauty, different in character from alpine scenery but no less...
4.5 miles · 400 ft gain
Hidden deep in the woods of Nebraska, Ponca State Park Loop offers 4.5 miles of classic American forest hiking along terrain that has shaped the regional character of outdoor recreation for generations. Located at Ponca, NE, the trail draws a mix of local regulars and out-of-state visitors who have
5.0 miles · 300 ft gain
Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Platte River State Park Loop proves the point beautifully — a 5.0-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...
1.5 miles · 100 ft gain
There is nowhere quite like Bayard, NE in Nebraska, and Chimney Rock Loop Trail is the trail that puts you deepest into the heart of it. Over 1.5 miles and 100 feet of elevation change, this out-and-back route delivers some of the most visually striking terrain in the American West — sculpted...
4.0 miles · 200 ft gain
Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Gavin's Point Dam Trail proves the point beautifully — a 4.0-mile out-and-back 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...
17.0 miles · 4000 ft gain
Charleston Peak Trail is one of Nevada's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 17.0 miles of challenging terrain with 4000 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Mt. Charleston, NV, making it accessible from nearby...
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