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Hiking

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

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Moderate  AR

Queen Wilhelmina Trail

2.5  ·  400 gain

Discover Queen Wilhelmina Trail in Mena, AR. A moderate 2.5-mile loop through Arkansas wilderness.

July 2, 2026
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Easy  IL

Calhoun County Confluence Trail

3.5  ·  200 gain

Explore Calhoun County Confluence Trail in Hardin, IL. A easy 3.5-mile loop trail.

July 2, 2026
Half Dome via Mist Trail: The Complete Hiker's Guide to Yosemite's Crown Jewel
Expert  California

Half Dome via Mist Trail: The Complete Hiker's Guide to Yosemite's Crown Jewel

16 miles (out-and-back)  ·  4,800 ft gain

Sixteen miles. 4,800 feet of climbing. Iron cables bolted into sheer granite. Half Dome is the bucket-list hike that earns its reputation — and then some. Here's how to prepare, what to expect, and how to make it to the top safely.

July 1, 2026
Jordan Pond Loop — Acadia NP, Maine
Easy  Maine

Jordan Pond Loop — Acadia NP, Maine

3.3 miles  ·  300 ft gain

Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Jordan Pond Loop proves the point beautifully — a 3.3-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 Acadia National

July 1, 2026
Mather Lodge Nature Trail
Easy  AR

Mather Lodge Nature Trail

1.0  ·  100 gain

Discover Mather Lodge Nature Trail in Petit Jean State Park, AR. A easy 1.0-mile loop through Arkansas wilderness.

July 1, 2026
Lowden Lorado Taft Rock River
Moderate  IL

Lowden Lorado Taft Rock River

5.0  ·  400 gain

Explore Lowden Lorado Taft Rock River in Oregon, IL. A moderate 5.0-mile loop trail.

July 1, 2026
Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail — Acadia NP, Maine
Moderate  Maine

Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail — Acadia NP, Maine

7.0 miles  ·  1530 ft gain

Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail is one of Maine's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 7.0 miles of challenging terrain with 1530 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, ME, making

June 30, 2026
Bear Cave Trail
Moderate  AR

Bear Cave Trail

3.0  ·  400 gain

Discover Bear Cave Trail in Petit Jean State Park, AR. A moderate 3.0-mile loop through Arkansas wilderness.

June 30, 2026
Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge Trail — Franklin, Louisiana
Easy  Louisiana

Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge Trail — Franklin, Louisiana

4.0 miles  ·  20 ft gain

Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge 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...

June 29, 2026
Rock House Cave Trail
Easy  AR

Rock House Cave Trail

1.5  ·  200 gain

Discover Rock House Cave Trail in Petit Jean State Park, AR. A easy 1.5-mile loop through Arkansas wilderness.

June 29, 2026
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Easy  IL

Hennepin Canal Towpath Trail

30.0  ·  100 gain

Explore Hennepin Canal Towpath Trail in Sheffield, IL. A easy 30.0-mile point-to-point trail.

June 29, 2026

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