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  • Mansfield, Connecticut

    Hike Nipmuck Trail

    5.0
    8.3 mi / 748 ft gain
    Nipmuck Trail is a 8.3 mile out and back hike that takes you past wildlife located near Mansfield Center, Connecticut.
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  • Shasta County, California

    Devastated Area Interpretive Trail

    2.0
    0.5 mi / 16 ft gain
    Devastated Area Interpretive Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Old Station, California.
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  • Logan, Ohio

    Lower Falls Loop via Buckeye Trail

    1.22 mi / 171 ft gain
    This 1.2-mile trail has minimal elevation gain and leads to Lower Falls. This waterfall flows the most in the spring, especially after a snowy winter, and can dry up around July during dry summers. What's the trail like?The loop has a one-way path, making it easier for people to get in and out. ...
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  • Church Rock, New Mexico

    Explore Kit Carson Cave

    0.6 mi / 65 ft gain
    ...When you research hiking gems to explore in New Mexico, this cave most likely won't be one of the first ones to pop up. This amazing landmark, called Kit Carson Cave, is a short drive off the I-40 and is located near the town of Gallup.  After a long day of driving, or if you're just looking ...
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  • County Road A005, New Mexico

    Hike to Cox Peak and Mount Riley

    5 mi / 1500 ft gain
    Drove from El Paso to cox Peak this morning. About 45 miles from El Paso. The roads to the mountains are in good condition. Did not hike up the mountain but hiked around the base and enjoyed the views and the cacti. There is not a trail to the top of the mountains and scrambling up the mountain s...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Wilson Mountain Trail

    11.78 mi / 3051 ft gain
    Wilson Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.
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  • Bend, Oregon

    Deschutes River Loop via Farewell Bend Park

    1.14 mi / 62 ft gain
    Deschutes River Loop via Farewell Bend Park is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bend, Oregon.
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  • Wartburg, Tennessee

    Old Mac Mountain and Frozen Head Firetower

    6.42 mi / 1906 ft gain
    Old Mac Mountain and Frozen Head Firetower is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Wartburg, Tennessee.
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  • Honolulu, Hawaii

    Pu'u Ohia (Mount Tantalus)

    4.0
    1.03 mi / 479 ft gain
    Mount Tantalus, also known as Pu'u Ohia, is a prominent peak in Honolulu, Hawaii. The trail that winds up this mountain is a moderate 1.03-mile loop, suitable for hikers of average fitness levels. The path is well-marked and offers a steady incline, with a few steeper sections that require carefu...
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  • Woodford, Vermont

    Woodford State Park Loop

    2.41 mi / 203 ft gain
    A great loop for the summer, Woodford is also amazing when winter winter comes to the State Park. It also comes earlier than just about anywhere else in Southern Vermont. At 2,400 feet above sea level, this is an easy spot to find winter without spending a fortune at the local ski resorts. Woodfo...
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  • Santa Barbara, California

    Red Rock Pools

    0.89 mi / 10 ft gain
    Red Rock Pools is a relatively popular swimming hole located along the Santa Ynez River about an hour outside of Santa Barbara, California. The trail to the swimming hole is relatively short, but more pools can be found if you follow the Gibraltar Trail down to the Gibraltar Dam (an additional ...
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  • Voluntown, Connecticut

    Hike Pachaug State Forest Trails

    5.0
    3.6 mi / 200 ft gain
    Lawden Brook Trail Loop is a 3.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Voluntown, Connecticut.
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Hike the Tom Mays Trail

    2.6 mi / 502 ft gain
    Hike this trail from the entrance of the State Park all the way to the parking lot of the Schaeffer Shuffle Trail. There are good views of the Franklin Mountains and lots of cacti and wildflowers to enjoy. This trail intersects with the Aztec Cave Trail and the Mundy Gap Trail.
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  • 18 Faulkner Canyon Road, New Mexico

    Explore Faulkner Canyon

    3 mi / 500 ft gain
    The drive in the canyon is very sandy so a good vehicle is required. In the canyon is the black hill where Billy the Kid and 3 of his friends were hiding out. Was not able to find their names inscribed on one of the rocks.  There are also remnants of an old ranch. Nice walk along a sandy arroyo w...
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Kiest Park Trail

    5.0
    2.05 mi / 115 ft gain
    Kiest Park Trail is a 2 mile loop that's great for stretching your legs and is dog-friendly. Kiest Park is located near Dallas, TX with parking off of Kiest Circle.
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  • Walnut Creek, California

    Sugarloaf Open Space Loop

    1.91 mi / 243 ft gain
    Sugarloaf Open Space Loop is an almost 2-mile loop for hiking, running and walking. This trail is relatively easy and takes under one hour to hike. This loop is dog friendly. 
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