United States

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  • Gooding, Idaho

    Tea Kettle Cave

    3.58 mi / 314.3 ft gain
    ...Anyone that loves caves, should definitely make a visit to this one. This had been on my radar for a while, so I was stoked to finally make the hike here! Getting here can be a little tricky, but it's not too bad if you know where you're going. If you're coming from the town of Gooding, head ...
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    Penny's Bend

    5.0
    Penny's Bend is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.
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  • Bellingham, Washington

    South Bay Trail

    4.0
    South Bay Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Bellingham, Washington.
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  • Rising Fawn, Georgia

    Cloudland Rim Loop via East Rim Campground

    4.66 mi / 873 ft gain
    Cloudland Rim Loop via East Rim Campground is a loop trail in Cloudland Canyon State park, which offers up stunning vistas and several waterfalls. This trail is located near Rising Fawn, Georgia.
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  • Westfir, Oregon

    Tire Mountain Trail

    7.44 mi / 928 ft gain
    Tire Mountain Trail is a scenic 7.4-mile out-and-back trail located in the Willamette National Forest near Oakridge, Oregon. Named for its distinctive tire-shaped peak, this lesser-known gem offers hikers a peaceful journey through old-growth forest with spectacular wildflower displays in sprin...
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  • Frankford, New Jersey

    Picnic at the Sunrise Mountain Pavilion

    This pavilion is one of the key features along the New Jersey section of the Appalachian Trail. There is a parking lot a very short hike part way down the mountain, but I recommend backpacking in from a different area to take in more of the beauty of the trail, mountains, and views in this area. ...
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  • Honolulu, Hawaii

    Hike to Pele's Chair

    1.3 mi / 150 ft gain
    Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess, is said to have sat here just before finishing her volcanic activity to form Oahu.  She left here and moved on to the islands of Molokai and Lanai.   The hike is only about a mile to the beach.  You start at the parking area for the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail.  ...
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  • Jenner, California

    Timber Cove Coastal Trails & Bufano Peace Obelisk

    0.53 mi / 112.5 ft gain
    Hiking at Timber Cove: Sonoma Coast's Hidden Coastal Trail Network Timber Cove offers over two miles of private hiking trails right in front of the resort, providing guests and visitors an intimate connection with California's rugged Sonoma coastline. These accessible oceanfront trails wind thro...
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  • Blairstown, New Jersey

    White Lake

    4.0
    3.81 mi / 285 ft gain
    White Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hardwick Township, New Jersey. The White Lake Loop in New Jersey is a relatively easy 3.8-mile loop trail located near Hardwick Township. This trail offers a peaceful hike through wooded areas and around White Lake, with sceni...
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    Pump Station Trail Loop

    5.0
    1.29 mi / 157 ft gain
    Pump Station Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.
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  • New York, New York

    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir Running Path

    5.0
    1.68 mi / 69 ft gain
    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir Running Path is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.
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  • Waialua, Hawaii

    Ka'ena Point via Farrington Highway

    4.0
    Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Kaʻena Point, the westernmost tip of Oahu, Hawaii. This scenic hike along the Farrington Highway offers a stunning coastal experience, leading you to the Kaʻena Point Natural Area Reserve. Known for its rugged beauty, dramatic cliffs, and abundant wildlif...
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  • Estes Park, Colorado

    Oldman Mountain

    5.0
    0.54 mi / 374 ft gain
    Oldman Mountain trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Estes Park, Colorado.
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  • Snow Camp, North Carolina

    Cane Creek Mountains Northern Approach Loop

    2.32 mi / 351 ft gain
    The Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area is a nature park in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina. Pine Hill Trailhead is the first phase of the park and includes 3.5 miles of trails. All the trails are color-coded and marked with matching blazes every tenth of a mile. The 2.5-mile Northern Approac...
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  • Brighton, Michigan

    Island Lake Yellow Trail Loop

    5.56 mi / 453 ft gain
    Island Lake Yellow Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near South Lyon, Michigan.
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  • Woodford, Vermont

    Woodford State Park Loop

    5.0
    2.41 mi / 203 ft gain
    A great loop for the summer, Woodford is also amazing when winter winter comes to the State Park. It also comes earlier than just about anywhere else in Southern Vermont. At 2,400 feet above sea level, this is an easy spot to find winter without spending a fortune at the local ski resorts. Woodfo...
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