United States
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near United States
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Maricopa County, Arizona
Second Water To Boulder Canyon Camp
9.12 mi / 951 ft gainSecond Water To Boulder Canyon Camp is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tortilla Flat, Arizona.Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hike the First Landing South Loop
4 mi / 0 ft gainThis loop starts from the First Landing State Park 64th Street Entrance parking lot. There is a $7 entrance fee to the State Park (it increases to $10 between April - October on the weekends), which can be paid when you arrive. When looking at the trail map I wanted to find a loop that would cove...Read more -
Andersonville, Tennessee
Norris Dam State Park Campground Trail
14.6 mi / 2310 ft gainNorris Dam State Park Campground Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Rocky Top, Tennessee.Read more -
New Fairfield, Connecticut
Hike Squantz Pond Trail
2.2 mi / 321 ft gainThe hike is rated as moderate and is accessible all year round. While it’s accessible during all seasons, the sights of the leaves changing colors in the autumn makes it an exceptionally beautiful time to do this hike. You’ll definitely want to snap some photos along the way of the foliage reflec...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Hell Roaring Creek Trail to Hell Roaring Lake
11.16 mi / 787 ft gainHell Roaring Creek Trail in Lowman, Idaho, is a moderately challenging hiking trail that stretches for about 11.16 miles. The trail features a steady elevation gain of 787 feet, making it suitable for intermediate hikers. The trail leads to the stunning Hell Roaring Lake, a high-altitude body of ...Read more -
Johnson City, Texas
Hike Wolf Mountain, Juniper Ridge And South Loop Equestrian Trail
6.6 mi / 374 ft gainThe Wolf Mountain, Juniper Ridge and South Loop Equestrian Trail is a 6.6 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate, with few incl...Read more -
Mariposa County, California
Sentinel Dome and Taft Point Loop
5.05.17 mi / 1076 ft gainSENTINEL DOME & TAFT POINT TRAILHEAD: About an hour drive from Yosemite Valley campgrounds. This trailhead is an intersection of the starting point of the Taft Point trail and Sentinel Dome trail. It is a short walk (and visible) from the parking lot. In doing both trails, it would be an esti...Read more -
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Beehive Basin Trail No. 40
5.07.01 mi / 1601 ft gainBeehive Basin Trail No. 40 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Big Sky, Montana.Read more -
Dushore, Pennsylvania
Loyalsock Link Trail and Haystacks and Dutchman Falls
24.87 mi / 3944 ft gainLoyalsock Link trail and Haystacks and Dutchman Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Laporte, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Gardner, Colorado
Mount Lindsey (CLOSED)
1.08.5 mi / 3300 ft gainNOTE: As of September 2021, Mount Lindsey has been closed to public access indefinitely. (Source) At 14,042 Mt. Lindsey is not one of the tallest 14ers, but it is a fun objective regardless. The Lily Lake trailhead can be somewhat difficult to access without a high clearance car, but most cars ...Read more -
Olsburg, Kansas
Hike the Carnahan Creek Park Loop
8 mi / 250 ft gainCarnahan Creek Park is located 20 miles north of Manhattan, Kansas near the historic Carnahan Church on the north shore of Tuttle Creek Reservoir. This secluded park offers visitors free camping in many roadside campsites, as well as remote campsites only accessible through scenic forest and prai...Read more -
Pittsburg, Texas
Lake Bob Trail Loop
5.06.29 mi / 351 ft gainLake Bob Trail in Lake Bob Sandlin State Park is a 6.3 loop trail where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Winfield, TX. The trail is well-marked and has signs describing the flowers and plants you see along the trail. There are a few ups and downs along the trail, but not major elev...Read more -
Boulder, Wyoming
Cirque of the Towers to Fremont Trail Loop
23.66 mi / 3573 ft gainCirque of the Towers to Fremont Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder, Wyoming.Read more -
Silver City, New Mexico
Mountain Bike the Picnic Loop
2 mi / 350 ft gainCalled the "Berg Trail" by Silver City locals in honor of Gary Berg who pioneered the extensive trail system around Gomez Peak, the Picnic Loop beginning at the Little Walnut Creek picnic area is a great way to be introduced to the incredible mountain biking trails to be found in the area. Beginn...Read more -
Marshall, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Jones Meadow to Jerry Cabin Shelter
7.58 mi / 909 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Jones Meadow to Jerry Cabin Shelter is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Greeneville, Tennessee.Read more -
Bakersville, North Carolina
Appalachian Trail: Carvers Gap to Yellow Mountain Barn
12.28 mi / 2720 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Carvers Gap to Yellow Mountain Barn is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bakersville, North Carolina.Read more