United States
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Santee, South Carolina
Hike Santee National Wildlife Refuge
5.01.25 mi / 0 ft gainFrom Columbia SC, take I-26 South towards Orangeburg. Stay on this road for 31.5 miles and then take exit 136 to merge onto SC-6 E towards St. Matthews. Continue about 34 miles until you enter the town of Santee. Turn left onto I-95 Northbound and continue another 3 miles. You will see a large wo...Read more -
Columbia, New Jersey
Hike the Mount Mohican-Raccoon Ridge Traverse
7.5 mi / 1500 ft gainThis point to point hike can be done in either direction. There is parking at the entrance to Worthington Campground. Cross Old Mine Road and start up the Garvey Spring Trail (orange markers). The trail passes Laurel Falls on the right then ascends steeply until you reach an old forest road. The...Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Fly Fish from the Rapid Creek Trailhead
2 miTo get the the trailhead for Rapid Creek you must turn to the east onto Pactola Basin Road or FS road 164 when on Highway 385 crossing the Pactola Reservoir. The road down to the trailhead is steep and can be rough depending on the time of the year. Once at the trailhead there is a parking area, ...Read more -
Riverside County, California
Cap Rock Nature Trail
3.00.75 mi / 161 ft gainThere are two Joshua Trees guarding the trail, which makes for a perfect photo op. There are some monzogranite rock formations (of which the park is famous for). Watch for bunnies and lizards! The trail is handicap accessible, so parents with young children in strollers or those in wheelchairs ca...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Acadia's 6 Peak Circuit
6.29 mi / 1893 ft gainPark yourself at Parkman Mountain Parking Area, a small lot located off of Route 3. Remember to arrive early as this parking lot fills up quickly. Load up your pack, grab your water, and maneuver your way through the carriage roads until you reach the Bald Peak Trailhead. After a mile climb up...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Photograph Wildlife at Willow Lake
2.2 mi / 629 ft gainWillow Lake has become my favorite spot in all of Utah. It feels so distant from civilization in the mountains, but is only a 25 minute drive from Salt Lake City. I have hiked to Willow Lake close to 10 times this year during different seasons, and have never seen more than 5 people on the trail...Read more -
Astoria, Oregon
Airport Dike Trail
3.04.11 mi / 79 ft gainParking for this hike can be found at either end of the trail. It starts at the west end of the Lewis & Clark Bridge from a small access road that is used as a parking lot. From here it is a flat walk along an old grassy road that is well maintained. If you forgot to bring along bags to pi...Read more -
Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire
Backpack the Pemi Loop
5.032 mi / 9000 ft gainThis round trip loop is the combination of many trails within the Pemigewasset Wilderness. We chose to this hike up into a 3 day backpacking trip although we came across some particularly adventurous folks who were doing it in 2 and even 1 day. We also came across hikers less pressed for time who...Read more -
Rapid City, South Dakota
Dakota Point at Sheridan Lake via the North Trail
2.2 mi / 200 ft gainThere are 2 ways to get to Dakota Point, one from the north that is more common which I will talk about (or one from the south). The trail that starts on the north side of the lake is a nice easy trail to follow, it is wide and well-worn mostly in forested areas. Keep your eyes out for wildlife...Read more -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Explore Lake Park
4.01 mi / 100 ft gainThis park has it all! Lake Park Bistro, golfing, hiking, a lighthouse, hiking trails, biking trails, and picnic spots galore! Take the Oak Leaf Trail throughout the park to make a loop around all of the main landmarks in this historic park! There are many things to see in this park! Multiple ra...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike the Homestead Trail
4.03.1 mi / 157 ft gainThe Homestead Loop hike is a 3.1 mile loop featuring the Lower Falls of McKinney Falls State Park. The hike is pretty intermediate and is mostly shaded. There are not many inclines. It is both dog- and kid-friendly. The trail does cross small streams, so be weary to bring water shoes/sandals. Th...Read more -
Carbon County, Montana
Hike Sullivan's Knob Trail
0.75 miSullivan's Knob is just one mile north of the popular Devil's Canyon Overlook, so be sure to add this short hike (only 0.75 mi round trip) to your list if you're in the area. Coming from Devil's Canyon Overlook, the parking lot will be on the right side of the road. The trail begins from the par...Read more -
Bluff City, Tennessee
Spelunk Worley's Cave
5.03.5 mi / 100 ft gainWorley’s Cave, also known as Morrill Cave, lies just outside of Boone across the Tennessee border. It is the second longest cave in the state of Tennessee at a whopping 4.4 miles in total length. It is a non-lit cavern that’s path is lit only by those who venture in its depths (i.e. headlamps, la...Read more -
Cornwall, New York
Hike the North Point Loop
6.5 mi / 1400 ft gainThere is three different trailheads to access the North Point Loop. I chose the trailhead that would give me the longest hike. That would be the Butter Hill parking area on Route 9W north. From the parking lot, start on the connector trail designated with white markers. Follow this for about ...Read more -
Marquette, Michigan
Hike Sugarloaf Mountain
1 miSugarloaf Mountain is one of the most popular hikes in the Marquette area. The easy hike quickly takes you up to clear views of Lake Superior and is perfect for a winter afternoon. Begin your hike at the trailhead off of Big Bay Road north of Marquette. There are two routes to the top - labeled e...Read more -
Waterloo, Iowa
Hike Robinson Bird Sanctuary
4.01.2 mi / 36 ft gainThis year for Earth day, I decided to hike one of my favorite trails near Waterloo, Robinson Bird Sanctuary. I love exploring this area during the spring season because of the beautiful Bluebell flowers that cover the woods. The colors are so bright and imaginative on the trail, it makes it feel ...Read more