Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
5.8 miles · 1400 ft gain
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge is a 5.8-mile out & back trail near Gorges State Park, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,400 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
5.2 miles · 900 ft gain
Crowders Mountain Loop is a 5.2-mile loop trail near Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 900 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate–Difficult, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
7.4 miles · 1200 ft gain
Kings Pinnacle Trail is a 7.4-mile out & back trail near Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 1,200 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Difficult, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
2.8 miles · 450 ft gain
Pilot Mountain Loop is a 2.8-mile loop trail near Pilot Mountain State Park, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 450 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
4.0 miles · 700 ft gain
Hanging Rock Loop is a 4.0-mile loop trail near Hanging Rock State Park, North Carolina, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding hikes in the region. With 700 feet of elevation gain and a difficulty rating of Moderate, it sits in the sweet spot between challenging and accessible —
4.0 · 600 gain
Explore Superior Hiking Trail Shovel Point in Tettegouche State Park, MN. A moderate 4.0-mile loop trail.
2.0 · 200 gain
<p>The Snake River Overlook trail leads to Register Rock, one of the most remarkable pioneer artifacts surviving along the entire length of the Oregon Trail. The large sandstone boulder is covered wit...
4.0 · 600 gain
<p>The Ridge Fire Trail climbs from the redwood canyon floor to the chaparral-covered ridgeline of the Santa Cruz Mountains, rewarding hikers with sweeping views across Monterey Bay and the Pacific Oc...
5.4 · 2900 gain
<p>Springer Mountain marks the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail at AT mile 0, a sacred starting point for thousands of thru-hikers each year. This 5.4-mile out-and-back follows the Approach ...
3.0 ·
<p>Polihale Beach Walk traverses the southern end of the longest beach in Hawaii, a 17-mile continuous stretch of golden sand extending from the northern boundary of Polihale State Park down to the re...
1.5 · 100 gain
<p>The Oregon Trail Interpretive Trail passes directly through one of the most historically significant and physically preserved sections of the Oregon Trail remaining in the American West. Actual wag...
5.0 · 400 gain
<p>Pipeline Road Trail follows an historic water conveyance corridor along the San Lorenzo River through the diverse landscapes of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, offering a gentle loop through seco...
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