Hiking

Burden Falls Shawnee Waterfall

2.0  ·  200 gain

Explore Burden Falls Shawnee Waterfall in Eddyville, IL. A easy 2.0-mile loop trail.

Tumbledown Mountain Loop — Byron, Maine

4.5 miles  ·  1600 ft gain

Tumbledown Mountain Loop is one of Maine's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 4.5 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 Byron, ME, making it accessible from nearby towns and a

Carriage Roads Loop — Eagle Lake

6.0  ·  350 gain

<p>John D. Rockefeller Jr. funded and built 45 miles of broken-stone carriage roads through Acadia in the early 20th century, insisting that they remain free of automobiles. Today they form the finest...

Crater Rim Trail

1.0  ·  300 gain

<p>The Crater Rim Trail circles the top of Capulin Volcano, a nearly perfect cinder cone that last erupted approximately 800 years ago and stands as one of the most accessible volcanic features in Nor...

Crowley's Ridge Parkway Trail

5.0  ·  300 gain

Discover Crowley's Ridge Parkway Trail in Jonesboro, AR. A moderate 5.0-mile loop through Arkansas wilderness.

Mermet Lake Bottomland Trail

3.5  ·  50 gain

Explore Mermet Lake Bottomland Trail in Mermet, IL. A easy 3.5-mile loop trail.

Arroyo Sequit Canyon

1.5  ·  200 gain

<p>The Arroyo Sequit Canyon Trail enters a lush canyon immediately behind the famous Leo Carrillo beach to reach a seasonal waterfall that flows during winter and early spring, surrounded by towering ...

Grafton Notch: Baldpate Mountain — Newry, Maine

7.4 miles  ·  2400 ft gain

Grafton Notch: Baldpate Mountain is one of Maine's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 7.4 miles of challenging terrain with 2400 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Newry, ME, making it accessible from nearby...

Maumelle Nature Center Trail

4.5  ·  200 gain

Discover Maumelle Nature Center Trail in North Little Rock, AR. A easy 4.5-mile loop through Arkansas wilderness.

Lake Murphysboro Shawnee Trail

4.5  ·  300 gain

Explore Lake Murphysboro Shawnee Trail in Murphysboro, IL. A moderate 4.5-mile loop trail.

Backpacking Food and Nutrition: What to Eat on Multi-Day Trails

Plan your backpacking food like a pro. This complete guide covers caloric needs, the 100-cal-per-ounce rule, meal planning by trip length, the best trail foods, food safety, altitude appetite, and bear canisters.

Bigelow Range Traverse — Stratton, Maine

17.0 miles  ·  3800 ft gain

Bigelow Range Traverse is one of Maine's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 17.0 miles of challenging terrain with 3800 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Stratton, ME, making it accessible from nearby towns and