United States

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  • El Paso, Texas

    South Franklin Mountain from Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

    3.4 mi / 1 ft gain
    This trail is closed for restoration. Please visit the Texas.gov/state-parks website for updates.  South Franklin Mountain from Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive is an out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near El Paso, TX.
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  • Benton, Pennsylvania

    Sullivan Falls

    0.1 mi
    Sullivan Falls is a beautiful roughly 30 foot waterfall near Ricketts Glen State Park, but in State Game Lands Number 13. There is a large parking area with a huge stone labeled 'Sullivan Falls' and from the lot it is more of a short walk vs a hike back a trail to the top of the falls. However, t...
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  • Sedona, Arizona

    Little Sugarloaf and Chimney Rock Loop

    5.0
    2.47 mi / 246 ft gain
    The Little Sugarloaf and Chimney Rock Loop in Sedona, Arizona, offers hikers stunning red rock vistas and panoramic city views. Ideal for an early morning adventure, this trail provides easy parking and quiet surroundings, with low crowds reported even around sunrise. The terrain is a mix of mode...
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  • Malibu, California

    Reservoir Trail to East Meadow Trail Loop

    2.3 mi / 334 ft gain
    Reservoir Trail to East Meadow Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Malibu, California
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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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  • Washington, North Carolina

    Palmetto Boardwalk

    5.0
    1.59 mi / 52 ft gain
    The Palmetto Boardwalk trail in Goose Creek State Park takes you through the woods and a cypress swamp. Start by parking in the lot by the park office and then head out on the boardwalk as an out-and-back trail or connect to the Ivey Gut or Tar Kiln trails if you're looking for a longer loop.  N...
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  • Buena Vista, Colorado

    Mount Elbert via the Southeast Ridge Trailhead (Winter Route)

    13.48 mi / 4885 ft gain
    Classic Route to the Summit of Colorado's highest peak Great for All Seasons this is the Recommended Winter Route with minimal Avalanche Danger.  Known as the South Mount Elbert trail, the East Ridge trail or a combo of both, this trail is truly beautiful and remote. DIRECTIONS: To reach the t...
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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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  • Tyler, Texas

    Tyler State Park C And D Loop Trail

    3.43 mi / 377 ft gain
    Tyler State Park C and D Loop Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Tyler, TX.
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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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  • Erving, Massachusetts

    Rattlesnake Loop to Red Trail

    1.97 mi / 676 ft gain
    Rattlesnake Loop to Red Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Erving, Massachusetts.
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  • Fairbanks, Alaska

    Backpack Granite Tors

    5.0
    15 mi
    We split this 15-mile loop into an overnight backpacking trip and had an amazing time. Our route started up the eastern side of the loop and took us past the trail shelter. Once we reached the tors, we settled in and set up camp. It was stunning and we actually wished we would have left a day bet...
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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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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Norris Geyser Basin Longer Loop

    5.0
    2.98 mi / 285 ft gain
    Norris Geyser Basin Longer Loop Trail takes on a longer trail through Norris Geyser Basin. This is the hottest and most geologically active thermal area in Yellowstone, offering rare acidic geysers and geothermal features shaped by millennia of seismic activity. Steamboat Geyser, the world’s tall...
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  • Inyo County, California

    Ubeheh Crater Path

    5.0
    0.58 mi / 157 ft gain
    Ubeheh Crater Path Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Death Valley, California.
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  • Alta, Wyoming

    Leigh Lake

    5.0
    2.86 mi / 148 ft gain
    Leigh Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Moose, Wyoming.
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