United States
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Austin, Texas
Stephenson Preserve Loop
2.17 mi / 243 ft gainThe Stevenson Preserve Trail is a 1.5 mile loop hike located in South Austin. The outer trail makes a large loop around the entire park, however there are several interconnecting trails within the loop. This trail system is part of the Stephenson Preserve, which is also connected to the Longview ...Read more -
Cary, North Carolina
Loblolly and Reedy Creek Trail Loop
5.04.03 mi / 456 ft gainThe Loblolly and Reedy Creek Trail Loop is a great loop trail for hiking, running and biking in Umstead State Park near Raleigh, North Carolina. TRAILI started my run on the Loblolly Trail from the parking area and then continued on the Reedy Creek Trail. Combining these two trails forms a loop...Read more -
Banks, Oregon
Banks Vernonia Trail: Banks Trailhead to Buxton Trestle
5.06.75 mi / 479 ft gainThe Banks–Vernonia State Trail is one of Oregon’s premier multi-use rail trails, and the Banks Trailhead to Buxton Trestle segment offers a scenic and accessible experience for hikers, cyclists, runners, and nature lovers. This section begins in the town of Banks, about 25 miles west of Portland,...Read more -
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Price Lake Loop Trail
5.02.23 mi / 387 ft gainPrice Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Blowing Rock, North Carolina.Read more -
Bennington, Vermont
The Mile-Around Woods
5.01.33 mi / 243 ft gainThe Mile-Around Woods in Bennington, Vermont, offers a moderate hiking trail that spans approximately 1.33 miles. The trail is circular, providing a continuous path through the woods. The terrain is varied, with some flat sections and others that are slightly hilly, making it suitable for interme...Read more -
Shaftsbury, Vermont
Lake Shaftsbury Loop
4.01.39 mi / 160.98 ft gainLake Shaftsbury State Park is a small park in Southern Vermont between Bennington and Manchester. It is well-loved by locals as swimming spot in the summer, especially for families with kids. Less well known is the nature trail that meanders around the perimeter of the lake. While only a mile in...Read more -
Washington, New Jersey
Merrill Creek Reservoir Perimeter Trail
4.05.33 mi / 371 ft gainMerrill Creek Reservoir Perimeter Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Stewartsville, New Jersey.Read more -
Weskan, Kansas
Hike Mount Sunflower Trail To Kansas Highpoint
4.00.5 mi / 13 ft gainMount Sunflower Trail to Kansas Highpoint is a 0.5 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Weskan, Kansas.Read more -
Summerfield, North Carolina
Piedmont Trail
5.67 mi / 289 ft gainPiedmont Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greensboro, North Carolina.Read more -
Lovingston, Virginia
Fortune's Cove Via Yellow Trail
3.05.02 mi / 1486 ft gainFortune's Cove via Yellow Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lovingston, Virginia.Read more -
Mount Laguna, California
Red Trail Roost and Agua Dulce Trail Loop
4.04.63 mi / 591 ft gainRed Trail Roost and Agua Dulce Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Julian, California.Read more -
Clark County, Nevada
Anniversary Narrows Slot Canyon
4.39 mi / 503.94 ft gainThis short but unforgettable hike threads through tight sandstone walls and dramatic desert terrain, making it a perfect half-day outing for anyone craving a mix of exploration and quiet beauty under big desert skies. Trail Type: Out-and-back or loop options. Surface: Sandy washes and slickrock...Read more -
Greentown, Pennsylvania
Conservation Island Nature Trail
1.08 mi / 36 ft gainConservation Island Nature Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Greentown, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Dagsboro, Delaware
Sea Hawk Trail
4.31.26 mi / 43 ft gainHolts 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...Read more -
Pleasanton, California
Courdet Trail and Schuhart Trail
5.24 mi / 1122 ft gainThis is a 5+ mile out and back trail through the hills in the South Bay. The beginning of the hike has a steeper incline and then becomes more gradual later on. There is a beautiful views of the South Bay that are enjoyable in the day, but are fantastic in the evening. Some areas of the trail hav...Read more -
Randolph, New Hampshire
Madison Spring Hut to Lake of the Clouds Hut via Gulfside Trail
5.06.76 mi / 2441 ft gainMadison Spring Hut to Lake of the Clouds Hut via Gulfside Trail is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Randolph, New Hampshire.Read more