United States
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Jackson, New Hampshire
Lake of the Clouds from Mount Washington Summit via Crawford Path
5.02.81 mi / 1224 ft gainLake of the Clouds from Mount Washington Summit via Crawford Path is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Randolph, New Hampshire.Read more -
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Mt. Wilcox and Beartown Mountain Trail Loop
5.09.29 mi / 981 ft gainMt. Wilcox and Beartown Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Great Barrington, Massachusetts.Read more -
Pecos, New Mexico
Hike the South Pasture Loop Trail
3.8 mi / 196 ft gainThe South Pasture Loop trail, while part of the Pecos NHP, isn't in the main park. Currently, this trail is only open on the weekends and the road gate closes at 1pm. The trail itself closes at 3pm, and takes about 2-3 hours unless you plan on hiking for speed. No pets allowed. 0.7 miles down th...Read more -
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Hike South Rim Trail Boot Springs Trail
11 mi / 2 ft gainEmory Peak via South Rim Trail and Boot Springs Trail is a 14.9 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Big Bend National Park, TX.Read more -
Monson, Maine
Lodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge
12.6 mi / 1066 ft gainLodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenville, Maine.Read more -
Siren, Wisconsin
Hike the Gandy Dancer Trail
5.0While visiting the charming Northwoods town of Siren, I detoured for a hike on the Gandy Dancer Trail segment. This trail was constructed to connect townships using old railroad beds. Even the name honors the rhythmic, synchronized efforts of the workers in their rail nailing dance. In tota...Read more -
Mariposa County, California
Porcupine Creek Trail to Indian Ridge Natural Arch to North Dome
10.04 mi / 2089 ft gainPorcupine Creek Trail to Indian Ridge Natural Arch to North Dome is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Yosemite Valley, California.Read more -
Ponca, Nebraska
Hike Ponca State Park Trails
4.05.6 mi / 898 ft gainPonca State Park Trails is a 5.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Ponca, Nebraska. The park is accessible year round and offers a number of trails to explore. It is important to note, however, that some routes are not well marked. It might be a good idea to grab a map before ...Read more -
Angelus Oaks, California
San Bernardino Peak
3.015.82 mi / 4911 ft gainThe San Bernadino Peak Trail out of Angelus Oaks is a very challenging hike, which can either be done as a day hike or an overnight trip. Free permits are required for day hiking and overnights in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. These permits can be accessed via Sgwa.org/permits. If you choose to ...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Hike Restoration Way Trail Loop
5.1 mi / 511 ft gainThe Restoration Way Trail Loop is a 5.1 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within Friedrich Park. The trail is definitely one of the more challenging trails in the park. Portions of the trail are paved, however this particular loop is not recommended for those that have mobility l...Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Yucca And Hillview Nature Trail Loop North
2.44 mi / 223 ft gainThe Yucca and Hillview Nature Trail Loop North is a 2.4 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within Eisenhower Park. This is a very family friendly park. There is a playground at the entrance of the trail and an educational area. The park is known for its attraction of wildlife and n...Read more -
Green Mountain, North Carolina
Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa
4.08.05 mi / 1165 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Unicoi, Tennessee.Read more -
Big Pine, California
Backpack Atop Sawmill Pass
20 mi / 6700 ft gainAt 11,347 ft., Sawmill Pass lies on the Sierra Crest and enters Kings Canyon National Park in the Woods Creek area. Both the John Muir Trail (JMT) and the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) can be accessed through this pass. The Sawmill Pass trail is a steep and arduous climb, gaining over 6700 feet of e...Read more -
Browning, Montana
The Garden Wall
15.16 mi / 3944 ft gainThe Garden Wall Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near West Glacier, Montana.Read more -
San Antonio, Texas
Yucca And Hillview Nature Trail Loop South
3.41 mi / 230 ft gainYucca and Hillview Nature Trail Loop South is a 3.4 mile loop hike located in Northwest San Antonio within Eisenhower Park. This is a very family friendly park. There is a playground at the entrance of the trail and an educational area. The park is known for its attraction of wildlife and natur...Read more -
Jefferson, New Hampshire
Ski Touring the Pemigewasset Wilderness Traverse
23 mi / 4500 ft gainThe Pemigewasset Wilderness is a 45,000-acre treasure embedded within the spectacular “Whites” of New Hampshire. It’s a remote, less often travelled wilderness than the nearby Presidential Range but no less spectacular. The winter “Pemi Traverse”, a 23 mile tour from Bretton Woods to Lincoln, jum...Read more