Moderate MN
Nerstrand Big Woods Trail
6.5 · 400 gain
Explore Nerstrand Big Woods Trail in Northfield, MN. A moderate 6.5-mile loop trail.
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Hiking
Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
Hard Hawaii
Kalalau Trail — Na Pali Coast, Kauai
22 miles round trip (11 miles each way) · 2,100 ft cumulative gain
Eleven miles along Kauai's Na Pali Coast, the Kalalau Trail is one of the most spectacular — and most demanding — hikes in the world, with towering sea cliffs and valleys unchanged since ancient Hawaiian settlement.
Hard Arizona
Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon — Phoenix, Arizona
2.4 miles · 1280 ft gain
Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon is one of Arizona's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 2.4 miles of challenging terrain with 1280 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Phoenix, AZ, making it accessible from nearby...
Moderate MN
Bear Head Lake State Park Loop
8.0 · 400 gain
Explore Bear Head Lake State Park Loop in Ely, MN. A moderate 8.0-mile loop trail.
Moderate MT
Overlook Trail
1.0 · 400 gain
<p>The Overlook Trail climbs sharply from the park visitor center to a prominent viewpoint above the Jefferson River valley, rewarding the steep ascent with one of the finest panoramic views available...
Moderate TX
Lighthouse Trail
5.8 · 600 gain
<p>The Lighthouse Trail is the signature hike of Palo Duro Canyon State Park, leading to the iconic Lighthouse hoodoo, a 300-foot pillar of banded red, orange, and white rock that stands as the most r...
Strenuous NH
Presidential Traverse
23.0 · 9600 gain
<p>The Presidential Traverse is the most demanding and celebrated section of the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire, crossing the entire Presidential Range above treeline from Mount Madison at 5367 fe...
Hard Alaska
Pinnacle Peak Trail — Anchorage, Alaska
5.5 miles · 1800 ft gain
Pinnacle Peak Trail is one of Alaska's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 5.5 miles of challenging terrain with 1800 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Chugach State Park, Anchorage, AK, making it accessible...
Moderate OK
Rim Trail
2.5 · 300 gain
<p>The Rim Trail traces the edge of the canyon above Natural Falls, providing elevated perspectives of the 77-foot waterfall and the lush gorge below from multiple vantage points along the canyon rim....
Moderate MN
Chester Creek Gorge
3.0 · 400 gain
Explore Chester Creek Gorge in Duluth, MN. A moderate 3.0-mile loop trail.
Hard Georgia
Blood Mountain Loop — Georgia's Appalachian Highlands
5.6 miles (direct) / 7.5 miles (Vogel loop) · 1,545 ft gain
The highest point on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, Blood Mountain offers granite summit views and a loop hike that showcases the best of the Southern Blue Ridge.
Moderate Alaska
Bodenburg Butte Loop — Palmer, Alaska
3.5 miles · 800 ft gain
Bodenburg Butte Loop is a 3.5-mile loop trail at Palmer, AK in Alaska, widely regarded as one of the most satisfying walks in the region. With 800 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible — serious enough to feel like a