United States

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  • Matawan, New Jersey

    Cheesequake Yellow and Blue Loop Trail

    4.0
    3.43 mi / 328 ft gain
    Cheesequake Yellow and Blue Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Bridge, New Jersey.
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  • Yavapai County, Arizona

    Bell Trail

    7.12 mi / 591 ft gain
    Bell Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Rimrock, Arizona.
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  • Madison, Wisconsin

    Hike the Ice Age Junction Trail portion of the Ice Age Trail

    4.6 mi
    This is an excellent trail right in the city of Madison and doing this portion made me very excited to continue hiking more of the Ice Age Trail in this area.  The Ice Age Trail is more than 1,000 miles long and it follows the edge of the last continental glacier in Wisconsin.   - - - - - For thi...
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  • Jonesboro, Illinois

    Camp in the Trail of Tears State Forest

    Trail of Tears State Forest lies within one of the most rugged landscapes in Illinois. The hills are steep, and the soil is shallow and susceptible to erosion. Cliffs are all around and streams with gravel bottoms are in the narrow forest filled valleys. In 1838-39 the Cherokee, Creek, and Chicka...
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  • Wellsboro, Pennsylvania

    Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania Overlook Trail

    1 mi / 430 ft gain
    Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania Overlook Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
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  • 38.089236,-111.343124, Utah

    Camp at Oak Creek Campground

    This campground is extremely easy to get to and is in a good location. It is located in the Dixie National Forest along Utah highway 12. The campground has a total of 9 spots most are good for small RV but nothing longer than 20ft. The campground has no electricity or water hookups but a water sp...
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  • Briarcliff Manor, New York

    Hike Kate Kennard Trail

    1.8 mi / 140 ft gain
    If you’re in the town of Briarcliff and looking for an easy local trail to try out, Kate Kennard Trail is good for getting in a quick run or walk. It’s a straight line path the whole way. You’ll know you’ve reached the end of the path when you see a sign that marks the beginning of a road leading...
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  • Careywood, Idaho

    Evans Landing Trail

    5.0
    3.9 mi / 1152 ft gain
    Evans Landing in Farragut State Park is a great place to hike year around. This would be a moderate to hard trail as it’s downhill all the way to the lake and uphill all the way back. Given the 4 mile roundtrip distance and the elevation gain, plan on this hiking taking about 2.5 hours with addit...
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  • Alamogordo, New Mexico

    Hike Oliver Lee State Park Dog Canyon

    0.7 mi / 101 ft gain
    This State Park is close to the city of Alamagordo , NM. It has a nice creek with water flowing during the rainy season. The Dog Canyon hike is hard but offers great views of the canyon and the canyon walls. Superb views of the Sacramento Mountains. The historic Ranch House can  be visited during...
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  • Guntersville, Alabama

    Kayaking at Lake Guntersville State Park

    Lake Guntersville State Park is a publicly owned recreation area located on the far north side of the city of Guntersville in Marshall County, Alabama. The state park occupies 5,909 acres on the eastern shore of Guntersville Lake, a 69,000-acre impoundment of the Tennessee River. Lake Guntersvill...
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  • Canal Point, Florida

    Dupuis Reserve State Forest Trail

    3.0
    3.14 mi / 121 ft gain
    Dupuis Reserve State Forest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Canal Point, Florida.
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  • Cary, North Carolina

    Loblolly and Reedy Creek Trail Loop

    5.0
    4.03 mi / 456 ft gain
    The Loblolly and Reedy Creek Trail Loop is a great loop trail for hiking, running and biking in Umstead State Park near Raleigh, North Carolina.  TRAILI started my run on the Loblolly Trail from the parking area and then continued on the Reedy Creek Trail. Combining these two trails forms a loop...
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  • Keystone, South Dakota

    Rock Climb at 1880 Wall

    0.1 mi / 150 ft gain
    There are 2 walls named the 1880 Wall, one is the East Wall and the other is the West Wall. To get there you will need to follow Old Hill City Road, either from Hill City or from Keystone. If coming from Keystone it is about 3.8 miles heading west. There is a pullout right off the road and next t...
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  • Fort Wayne, Indiana

    Hike Pufferbelly Trail

    5.0
    1.8 mi / 22 ft gain
    The Pufferbelly Trail in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a popular hiking destination known for its well-maintained paths and diverse scenery. Spanning 1.8 miles, the trail offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, providing hikers with a variety of views and terrains. The trail is relatively flat, mak...
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  • Saugatuck, Michigan

    Tallmadge Woods and Crows Nest Loop

    2.1 mi / 303 ft gain
    Crows Nest Loop is a quiet hike on publicly accessible land. It takes you along dunes that hover above the Kalamazoo River. The loop leads you to an overlook with views of Ox-Bow Lagoon and Lake Michigan. This loop is suitable for all levels and is about a 2.1 mile hike.  The trailhead can be tr...
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  • West Greenwich, Rhode Island

    Stepstone Falls via Ben Utter Trail

    5.0
    2.64 mi / 125 ft gain
    Stepstone Falls via Ben Utter Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near West Greenwich, Rhode Island.
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