United States

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  • Brooklyn, New York

    Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

    5.0
    1.34 mi / 75 ft gain
    Brooklyn Botanical Gardens is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.
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  • 3206 Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway, New York

    Bull Hill Short Loop

    5.0
    4.26 mi / 1194 ft gain
    Bull Hill Short Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cold Spring, New York.
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  • Dagsboro, Delaware

    Sea Hawk Trail

    4.3
    1.26 mi / 43 ft gain
    Holts Landing State Park is a small, yet beautiful park in Dagsboro, Delaware. The park features a variety of landscapes including salt marshes, hardwood forests, and access to the Indian River Bay.  The Sea Hawk Trail is a 1.4-mile loop that takes you through the marshes and forests of the park...
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  • John Day, Oregon

    Magone Lake Trail

    4.0
    1.72 mi / 128 ft gain
    Tucked into the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness region near John Day, Oregon, the Magone Lake Trail offers a peaceful loop around a crystal-clear mountain lake. Perfect for hikers of all skill levels, this 1.5-mile loop is surrounded by lush forest, abundant wildlife, and quiet shoreline views, ma...
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  • San Antonio, Texas

    Walker Ranch Loop Trail

    5.0
    0.6 mi / 13 ft gain
    The Walker Ranch Loop Trail is a 1.63-mile paved path nestled within the Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park in San Antonio, Texas. This trail offers a serene environment for walking, jogging, and cycling, winding through lush landscapes and connecting to the broader Salado Creek Greenway syste...
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  • Knoxville, Tennessee

    Lakeshore Park Loop

    4.8
    2.29 mi / 128 ft gain
    The Lakeshore Park Loop in Knoxville, Tennessee, offers visitors a scenic and accessible pathway through the expansive 185-acre Lakeshore Park. This loop trail provides panoramic views of the Tennessee River and the Great Smoky Mountains, making it a favorite spot for walkers, joggers, and fami...
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  • Mammoth Lakes, California

    Lake George Trail

    5.0
    1.34 mi / 89 ft gain
    The Lake George Loop is perfect for exploring the shoreline and fishing near the top of the Mammoth Lakes wilderness. The lake can get quite cold due to the elevation and surrounding mountains not allowing the sun to hit it for an extended time, but if you go during mid-day you should have a refr...
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  • Matawan, New Jersey

    Cheesequake Yellow and Blue Loop Trail

    4.0
    3.43 mi / 328 ft gain
    Cheesequake Yellow and Blue Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Bridge, New Jersey.
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  • Escondido, California

    Clevenger Canyon South West Trail

    5.0
    4.39 mi / 1099 ft gain
    Clevenger Canyon South West Trail located in San Diego is a moderately challenging 4.4-mile round-trip hike with expansive views of the San Pasqual Valley and surrounding peaks. Located near the northern edge of the Clevenger Canyon area, the trail takes you through open, exposed terrain with ste...
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  • Syria, Virginia

    Berry Hollow to Old Rag Mountain Trail

    5.0
    5.43 mi / 1742 ft gain
    Berry Hollow to Old Rag Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Syria, Virginia.
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  • Sherwood, Tennessee

    Walls of Jericho via Tennessee Trailhead

    5.0
    7.74 mi / 1667 ft gain
    The Walls of Jericho Trail is a renowned hike located on the Alabama/Tennessee border, which offers adventurous trekkers a chance to witness the stunning natural formations known as the Walls of Jericho. This challenging 8-mile out-and-back hike takes hikers through diverse landscapes, from lush ...
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  • Vado, New Mexico

    Hike the Sierra Vista Trail from Vado to Bishop's Cap

    4 mi
    Start your hike from the Sierra Vista parking lot. Proceeded NE toward Bishops Cap. At first, the trail goes through some small arroyos and is a little rocky. After about half a mile, the trail is rather flat and goes through some sandy and grassy areas. Enjoy good views of the mountains!
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  • Libby, Montana

    Leigh Lake Trail #132

    5.0
    2.66 mi / 1339 ft gain
    Leigh Lake Trail #132 is a short, but difficult hike. With the elevation gain greater than 1300 feet, you'll get quite the workout -- keep this in mind if thinking about brining small kids or pets. In fact, there are sections where you may be climbing up on all fours. Along the route, you'll pass...
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  • Ajo, Arizona

    Ajo Mountain Drive

    5.0
    20.51 mi / 1227 ft gain
    Discover the breathtaking Ajo Mountain Drive, a 21-mile scenic loop road winding through the heart of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument near Ajo, Arizona. This unpaved yet well-maintained graded dirt road offers visitors an intimate encounter with the stunning Sonoran Desert landscape without...
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  • Glendora, California

    Poop Out Trail

    5.0
    4.84 mi / 1624 ft gain
    Poop Out Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Glendora, California.
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  • Wickenburg, Arizona

    Vulture Peak Trail

    5.0
    3.79 mi / 1240 ft gain
    Vulture Peak Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Wickenburg, Arizona.
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