United States

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  • Brumley, Missouri

    White Oak Trail

    1 mi
    This trail is located across the road from the horse riding stables. It is an easy one mile hike but can be longer if you connect to Fawn's Ridge Trail. It is an easy hike and is very family friendly. It is a great way to experience nature with your family. This trail is located inside Lake of th...
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  • Fairbanks, Alaska

    Backpack Granite Tors

    5.0
    15 mi
    We split this 15-mile loop into an overnight backpacking trip and had an amazing time. Our route started up the eastern side of the loop and took us past the trail shelter. Once we reached the tors, we settled in and set up camp. It was stunning and we actually wished we would have left a day bet...
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  • Concan, Texas

    Crystal Cave via Horseshoe Canyon And Bridges Trail Loop

    1.52 mi / 413 ft gain
    Crystal Cave via Horseshoe Canyon and Bridges Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Concan, TX.
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  • Fort Davis, Texas

    Davis Mountains Scenic Loop

    5.0
    75.55 mi / 4039 ft gain
    Drove from the intersection of I-10 and Texas 118 to Fort Davis . Stopped at the Davis mountains State Park. Visited the Fort Davis National Historic site, the Chihuahua Desert Nature Center and had a good dinner in Fort Davis. Continued on Texas 166 to Kent passing by some very impressive mounta...
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  • Harpers Ferry, Iowa

    Hike Paint Creek Unit Loop

    5.0
    11 mi / 2 ft gain
    Paint Creek Unit Loop is a 11 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Waterville, Iowa.
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  • Pilot Point, Texas

    Randy Bell Scenic Trail

    5.0
    2.48 mi / 154 ft gain
    Randy Bell Scenic Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located in Ray Roberts Lake State Park near Pilot Point, TX. There is a fee to enter the park, but you can also purchase a state park annual pass. Learn more by visiting the Texas.gov state park website. This is an ADA accessible t...
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  • New Washoe City, Nevada

    Chicadee Ridge

    5.0
    1.69 mi / 289 ft gain
    Chicadee Ridge is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada.
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  • Big Sky, Montana

    The Reflector Loop

    5.0
    3.65 mi / 814 ft gain
    The Reflector Loop is a well-known hiking trail located in Big Sky, Montana. This trail is approximately 3.65 miles long and is rated as moderate in difficulty. It features an elevation gain of about 814 feet, making it a suitable choice for hikers with a moderate level of fitness. The trail is...
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  • Houston, Texas

    Hike Cullen Park Hike And Bike Trail

    7.9 mi / 49 ft gain
    The path is nicely paved along a mostly green, wooded area, making it a great spot for walkers, runners, and bikers. You’ll be provided with decent shade from the overhanging trees that offer relief from the hot Houston sun. You will also have the opportunity to admire small creeks, wildflowers, ...
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  • Cheney, Washington

    Stubblefield Lake Loop

    5.0
    6.03 mi / 289 ft gain
    Stubblefield Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cheney, Washington.
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  • Durango, Colorado

    Hike Goulding Creek

    4.0
    5.9 mi / 2122 ft gain
    This trailhead is only about 15 miles from Durango on Highway 550. Look out for Glacier Club/Tamarron on your right, and soon after (about a mile) there is a small dirt turn-off on the opposite side of the highway. There is one other turn off on the west side of the highway in this stretch, but i...
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  • Wake Forest, North Carolina

    Neuse River Trail

    5.0
    27.38 mi / 1306 ft gain
    Neuse River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Raleigh, North Carolina.
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  • Los Angeles, California

    Verdugo Mountain Traverse

    5.0
    12.13 mi / 0 ft gain
    The Verdugo Mountain Range is a small, rugged range spanning across the northeast end of the San Fernando Valley from Sun Valley to Glendale. With close to 50 miles of graded and well-maintained trails, the Verdugos are surprisingly underutilized and make a great place for someone looking to esca...
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  • Hampton, Tennessee

    Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to Watauga Lake

    8.08 mi / 1955 ft gain
    Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to Watauga Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hampton, Tennessee.
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  • Savannah, Georgia

    McQueen's Island Historical Trail

    11.71 mi / 39 ft gain
    McQueen's Island Historical Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tybee Island, Georgia.
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  • Isle Royale National Park, Michigan

    Backpack Isle Royale 'Eastern Half' Loop

    60 mi
    My boyfriend and I did this loop in August of 2018. This was our first trip to Isle Royale, and we planned out this specific loop based on our previous hiking experiences, as well as to try and see a lot of different areas of the island in the limited time frame we had. The weather was fantastic ...
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