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Nicholas Flat Trail
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Nicholas Flat Trail

<p>The Nicholas Flat Trail climbs relentlessly from the Leo Carrillo beach campground to a remote chaparral plateau in the Santa Monica Mountains, gaining 1,800 feet through a landscape of coastal sag...

July 1, 2026
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How to Choose the Right Hiking Boots (and Actually Fit Them)

Hiking boots are your most important gear investment. This guide covers every type, the materials that matter, waterproofing trade-offs, the ankle support myth, and the fitting process that prevents blisters.

June 30, 2026
Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail — Acadia NP, Maine
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Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail — Acadia NP, Maine

Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail is one of Maine's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 7.0 miles of challenging terrain with 1530 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, ME, making

June 30, 2026
Bear Cave Trail
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Bear Cave Trail

Discover Bear Cave Trail in Petit Jean State Park, AR. A moderate 3.0-mile loop through Arkansas wilderness.

June 30, 2026
Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge Trail — Franklin, Louisiana
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Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge Trail — Franklin, Louisiana

Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge Trail proves the point beautifully — a 4.0-mile out-and-back through the kind of flat, expansive, wind-scoured landscape that has its own intense beauty, different in character from alpine scenery but no less...

June 29, 2026
American Lakes Trail
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American Lakes Trail

<p>The American Lakes Trail leads deep into the heart of the Never Summer Mountains, rewarding hikers with spectacular views of the jagged Nokhu Crags and a pair of pristine alpine lakes tucked beneat...

June 29, 2026
Rock House Cave Trail
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Rock House Cave Trail

Discover Rock House Cave Trail in Petit Jean State Park, AR. A easy 1.5-mile loop through Arkansas wilderness.

June 29, 2026
Hennepin Canal Towpath Trail
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Hennepin Canal Towpath Trail

Explore Hennepin Canal Towpath Trail in Sheffield, IL. A easy 30.0-mile point-to-point trail.

June 29, 2026
Morro Rock Trail
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Morro Rock Trail

<p>The Morro Rock Trail circles the base of one of California most iconic geological landmarks, a massive 576-foot volcanic plug that rises dramatically from the ocean at the mouth of Morro Bay and ha...

June 29, 2026
Poverty Point World Heritage Site Trail — Delhi, Louisiana
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Poverty Point World Heritage Site Trail — Delhi, Louisiana

Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Poverty Point World Heritage Site Trail proves the point beautifully — a 2.5-mile loop through the kind of flat, expansive, wind-scoured landscape that has its own intense beauty, different in character from alpine scenery but no less compelling....

June 28, 2026

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