United States
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Lead, South Dakota
Camp at Hanna Campground
0.25 mi / 0 ft gainThe campground is located 7.5 miles south of Lead on Highway 85, then turn left on road 196, there will be a sign for Hanna CG, from there it is just over 2 miles to the campground. The campground has 13 total sites, the main area of the CG is closed during the fall winter and spring, but there a...Read more -
Cortez, Colorado
Explore Sand Canyon Pueblo
0.8 miThe Sand Canyon Pueblo marks the northern point of the Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, and connects south to the start of the Canyon of the Ancients Trail off Road G. The hike from the parking lot nearest to the pueblo is only 0.8 miles, and is reached on Road N, west of Cortez, Colorad...Read more -
New Plymouth, Ohio
Zaleski Extended Loop
5.016.5 mi / 2231 ft gainZaleski Extended Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mc Arthur, Ohio.Read more -
Estes Park, Colorado
Hike Deer Mountain
5.06.03 mi / 1243 ft gainBeginning in Rocky Mountain National Park near the Deer Ridge Junction (where US 34 & US 36 meet), park your car in one of the 20 spots on either side of the road. Start at the trailhead booth and head north, keeping to the right-side trail at the first intersection about a tenth of a mile fr...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Little Saint Helens via Hansen Creek
3.05.73 mi / 932 ft gainThe road to the hike is rough in some spots but overall any car can make it up. Quite a lot of campsites along the first mile if you choose to camp here. The trail is well maintained and easy to follow. You start out by cutting across the road and starting at the Hansen Creek trailhead. Follow t...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Mud Volcano Trail
5.00.8 mi / 115 ft gainMud Volcano Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more -
Ashford, Washington
Kautz Creek to Indian Henry's Hunting Ground
10.81 mi / 3648 ft gainNamed after the Native American who lived here prior to Mt. Rainier becoming a national park, So-To-Lick's was dubbed "Indian Henry" by the postman who unfortunately did not learn his name. When heading out on this hike, keep an eye on the weather in Mt. Rainier National Park. If hiking this tr...Read more -
Conifer, Colorado
Davis Ponds Trail
4.02.31 mi / 295 ft gainDavis Ponds Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Conifer, Colorado.Read more -
Provo, Utah
The Y Trail
3.72.29 mi / 1063 ft gainHiking the Y is a classic hike in Provo, Utah—but don't expect it to be easy! There's no shade and not much greenery, so it's a hot, dusty trek to the top. Once you reach the Y, though, the view of the Provo and Utah Lake is amazing. There are also benches at the top. When you reach the Y, you w...Read more -
Denmark, Maine
Summit Bald Peak and Mt. Pleasant
6 mi / 1450 ft gainAfter turning on Mountain Rd, look for East Pinnacle Condominiums. The trailhead is about 0.1miles after that on the right between the telephone poles marked 49 and 50. There is a dirt parking lot to pull into. Now on to the hike! This hike begins by heading straight uphill immediately, and you ...Read more -
Sylacauga, Alabama
Fish Little Lake Willis
2.04 mi / 100 ft gainLittle Lake Willis in the Talladega National Forest is lost in time. It was built in 1954. This place has few visitors. It is a stream fed 22-acre lake. Lost in the forest. Great fishing hole (bass, bream, and catfish) in a narrow southern Appalachian valley. No motorized boats permitted. It is ...Read more -
Bristol, Tennessee
Powerline Trail and Lakeside Trail Loop
4.03.77 mi / 797 ft gainPowerline Trail and Lakeside Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Bristol, Tennessee.Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski Dolly Sods
8 mi / 1400 ft gainFrom January to April, the forest roads that provide vehicle access to the Dolly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia are closed. If you're up for a cold weather adventure, park your car (in accordance with the signage and without blocking the road) and hike up the Forest Road 75 near Davis, WV, to B...Read more -
Austin, Texas
Hike Walnut Creek Metro Loop
4.08.8 mi / 534 ft gainWalnut Creek Metro Loop is an 8.8 mile loop hike located within Walnut Creek Metro Park in north Austin, Texas. The trail is moderately hiked and relatively easy. It's great for walking/running/cycling. There are many smaller trails that connect portions of the main loop and it's easy to get conf...Read more -
Johnson City, Texas
Hike Wolf Mountain And Juniper Ridge Trail Loop
5.011.2 mi / 472 ft gainWolf Mountain and Juniper Ridge Trail Loop is a 11.2 mile loop hike within Pedernales Falls State Park, right outside of Johnson City, Texas. The trail is pretty wide and great for all sorts of exercising and social distancing. The trail is relatively moderate and well maintained. There is littl...Read more -
Ocean View, Delaware
Hike James Farm Ecological Preserve Loop Trail
1.1 mi / 16 ft gainJames Farm Ecological Preserve Loop Trail is a 1.1 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Ocean View, Delaware.Read more