United States
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Kellogg, Idaho
Silver Mountain Scenic Gondola
3.03.01 mi / 0 ft gainExperience one of the most unforgettable summer adventures in North Idaho with a ride on the Silver Mountain Gondola—the longest scenic gondola in North America. This 3.1-mile ride whisks you from the base in Kellogg, Idaho to the top of Silver Mountain, offering panoramic views of the lush Bitte...Read more -
Wilmington, Vermont
Mount Olga Fire Tower Loop
2.25 mi / 667.32 ft gainTucked along Route 9 in Wilmington, Vermont, Molly Stark State Park is home to one of the most satisfying short hikes in the southern Green Mountains: the climb to the Mount Olga fire tower. At just 1.8 miles as a loop, it punches well above its weight — rewarding hikers with a genuine fire tow...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Summit Lake to Upper Chicago Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail
5.02.46 mi / 1247 ft gainSummit Lake to Upper Chicago Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Georgetown, Colorado.Read more -
Saugatuck, Michigan
Tallmadge Woods and Crows Nest Loop
2.1 mi / 303 ft gainCrows Nest Loop is a quiet hike on publicly accessible land. It takes you along dunes that hover above the Kalamazoo River. The loop leads you to an overlook with views of Ox-Bow Lagoon and Lake Michigan. This loop is suitable for all levels and is about a 2.1 mile hike. The trailhead can be tr...Read more -
Grafton, Ohio
Indian Hollow Reservation
3.05 mi / 105 ft gainIndian Hollow Reservation is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Grafton, Ohio.Read more -
Faribault, Minnesota
Straight River Trail and Alexander Park Trail
0.67 mi / 20 ft gainStraight River Trail and Alexander Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Faribault, Minnesota.Read more -
Ponderay, Idaho
Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail
3.03.42 mi / 69 ft gainPend d'Oreille Bay Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Sandpoint, Idaho.Read more -
Julian, California
Agua Caliente Hot Spring
5.01.53 mi / 164 ft gainAgua Caliente Hot Spring is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Julian, California.Read more -
Baker, Nevada
Lehman Cave
0.13 mi / 3 ft gainThere are adventures that draw you skyward—climbing peaks, chasing clouds, watching the world shrink beneath wide horizons. And then there are adventures that beckon you down, into the earth itself. A guided tour of the Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park is a journey into an underground wo...Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
Old Landing Cove
5.02.39 mi / 161 ft gainOld Landing Cove Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Cruz, California. The Old Landing Cove Trail, located in Wilder Ranch State Park near Santa Cruz, California, is a picturesque 2.4-mile loop trail offering easy hiking and walking with stunning coas...Read more -
Montpelier, Vermont
Stone Tower via State House Trail
1.22 mi / 356.3 ft gainStart at the Vermont State House in Montpelier and hike the State House Trail to the stone observation tower. There are 7 miles of trails in Hubbard Park, but the trail from the State House to the tower is 0.5 miles one-way. Started in 1915 and completed in 1930, the 54-foot-tall Hubbard Park ...Read more -
Lakefield, Minnesota
Kilen Woods State Park
5.02.9 mi / 285 ft gainKilen Woods State Park is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Jackson, Minnesota.Read more -
Suwanee, Georgia
Sims Lake Park Trail
4.71.17 mi / 135 ft gainSims Lake Park Trail is a scenic 1.2-mile paved loop trail circling the serene Sims Lake in suburban Suwanee, Georgia. This popular community park features a well-maintained pathway that offers visitors beautiful water views and access to several recreational amenities just minutes from downtow...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Spider Meadow Trail
14.13 mi / 2923 ft gainSpider Meadow Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Stehekin, Washington.Read more -
Canton, North Carolina
Graveyard Ridge Trail and Mountains to Sea Trail Loop
3.89 mi / 623 ft gainGraveyard Ridge Trail and Mountains to Sea Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Canton, North Carolina.Read more -
Echo Lake, California
PCT: CA Section K - Echo Lake to Highway 80
5.062.03 mi / 10394 ft gainPCT: CA Section K - Echo Lake to Highway 80 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near South Lake Tahoe, California.Read more