United States

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  • Waialua, Hawaii

    Peacock Flats and Three Corners

    5.0
    10.42 mi / 2270 ft gain
    Parking is pretty straightforward once you are on Farington Highway coming out of Haleiwa. There's a small dirt lot on the east side of the gate and grass parking to the west. Once you go through the first gate and see the Mokuleia Forest Reserve Access Road sign on your right, you'll know you're...
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  • Millinocket, Maine

    North Traveler Mountain Trail to Pogy Notch Trail Loop

    4.0
    9.49 mi / 3169 ft gain
    North Traveler Mountain Trail to Pogy Notch Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Millinocket, Maine.
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  • Lake Bronson, Minnesota

    Hike the Aspen Parklands Trail at Lake Bronson State Park

    3.4 mi
    Built in the 1930's by the Works Progress Administration, Lake Bronson was originally designed to be a major tourist attraction for the region. Due to lack of funding, most of the planned projects were never completed and the park has faded into obscurity. However, it still offers some of the bes...
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  • Lone Pine, California

    Explore The Heart Arch

    A small heart shaped arch naturally formed in the bounders at The Alabama Hills, at the foothills of the Sierras. The Alabama Hills are formation of rounded rocks near the eastern Slope of the Sierra Nevada in the Owens Valley. It is a popular filming location for movie and television show produ...
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  • Savannah, Georgia

    Sandpiper & Big Ferry Loop

    4.25 mi / 161 ft gain
    Sandpiper & Big Ferry Loop is a scenic loop trail through Skidaway State Park near Savannah, Georgia. This trail is open year-round and is used by people staying in the campground, other hikers/runners, and birders looking to see the local species. With the the minimal elevation gain, this t...
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  • Charleston, West Virginia

    Hike CCC Snipe Trail Loop via Alligator Rock

    3.1 mi / 600 ft gain
    Located just outside of Charleston the Kanawha State Forest is a great to experience West Virginia. This hike in particular gives you a taste of the mountains as well as a look into the deep history of coal in the area. This hike allows encounters with wildlife, as well as, blackberries for a goo...
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  • Deerfield, Massachusetts

    South Sugarloaf Trail

    1.48 mi / 404 ft gain
    South Sugarloaf Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near South Deerfield, Massachusetts.
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  • Wartburg, Tennessee

    Frozen Head Lookout Tower via East Lookout Tower Trail

    4.3
    3.91 mi / 922 ft gain
    To get to this hike the easiest way is to go up Petros hwy near the closed Brushy Mountain State prison. The trailhead is a large gravel lot on the side of the road. The trail is an old road so it is wide and well taken care of. However, the trail is very steep all the way up. The trail has only ...
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Hike the Vertigo Ridge Trail

    1.1 mi / 265 ft gain
    Start your hike from the Stanton Street parking area. The trail starts a little steep at first but then levels out. There are several connections to other trails. There is a good view of a small canyon and also a cave. The cave is not accessible since it is on the side of a canyon.  In the spring...
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  • Las Cruces, New Mexico

    Hike the Pena Blanca Trail

    5.0
    2.3 mi / 262 ft gain
    The road to get here is a dirt road, but I was able to do it without a 4x4 or high-clearance vehicle. Once you park off to the left in the little gravel pull-off, you're going to follow the trail that is on the same side of the road. There will be a post that is red at the top (second picture) th...
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  • El Paso, Texas

    Hike the Lower and Upper Foothills Trails

    8 mi / 500 ft gain
    Hike both trails and enjoy some very good views of the Franklin Mountains and the abundance of wildflowers particularly at the end of the summer. In the fall, enjoy the many beautiful grasses. The trails are not too steep  but long and are a pleasure to hike in sections. Bikers would not have any...
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Trout Lake Loop

    5.0
    1.2 mi / 243 ft gain
    Trout Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
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  • Breckenridge, Colorado

    Spruce Creek Loop

    4.29 mi / 1001 ft gain
    Spruce Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Breckenridge, Colorado.
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  • Palm Springs, California

    Skyline Trail to Aerial Tramway Top Station

    9.41 mi / 8238 ft gain
    The Skyline Trail to Aerial Tramway Top Station is a challenging hike near Palm Springs, known for its dramatic elevation gain and scenic transitions from desert to alpine terrain. Starting from the Palm Springs Art Museum, the trail ascends over 8,200 feet in elevation before reaching the Palm...
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  • Terrebonne, Oregon

    Smith Rock State Park Canyon Trail

    5.0
    3.27 mi / 587 ft gain
    Smith Rock State Park Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Terrebonne, Oregon.
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  • Wymola, Arizona

    Calloway Trail

    4.0
    1.08 mi / 312 ft gain
    We recently hiked the Calloway Trail at Picacho Peak State Park, and while it’s not as challenging as the Hunter Trail, it’s still a bit difficult, especially with rocky terrain. However, this trail was more manageable for our family, and all of our kids were able to complete it without needing t...
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