Trail guides, day hikes, backpacking routes, and national park adventures across the US.
5.5 miles · 300 ft gain
Not every great trail needs to climb a mountain. Lake Macbride State Park Loop proves the point beautifully — a 5.5-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. Located at...
5.0 · 200 gain
Explore Thunderbird State Park Trail in Norman, OK. A easy 5.0-mile loop trail.
4.5 · 500 gain
Explore Clifty Creek Natural Area Loop in Mansfield, MO. A moderate 4.5-mile loop trail.
6.0 ·
<p>The Peninsula Section of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail passes through the most historically layered and scenically varied stretch of the 101-mile Towpath corridor, connecting the charming n...
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2.5 ·
<p>Lake Trail at Falling Waters State Park circles a peaceful cypress-edged lake surrounded by pine flatwoods, offering a quieter and more reflective experience than the busy sinkhole trails nearby. T...
4.5 · 300 gain
Explore Tenkiller State Park Shoreline in Vian, OK. A easy 4.5-mile loop trail.
7.0 · 500 gain
Explore Table Rock State Park Trail in Branson, MO. A moderate 7.0-mile loop trail.
5.0 miles · 500 ft gain
Hidden deep in the woods of Iowa, Mines of Spain Trail offers 5.0 miles of classic American forest hiking along terrain that has shaped the regional character of outdoor recreation for generations. Located at Dubuque, IA, the trail draws a mix of local regulars and out-of-state visitors who have...
2.5 · 100 gain
Explore Boise City Sand Dunes Trail in Boise City, OK. A easy 2.5-mile loop trail.
15.0 · 1200 gain
Explore Busiek State Forest Trail in Nixa, MO. A hard 15.0-mile loop trail.
3.0 · 300 gain
<p>The Octagon Shelter Loop explores the heart of the Virginia Kendall section of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, circling through the famous Ledges area of fractured Sharon conglomerate rock and past ...
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