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  • United States

    The variety of ecosystems and adventures in the United States is truly remarkable. Whether you're looking to hit the beach, the mountains, the desert, or jump in the car and road-trip it all, the USA has adventure for everyone.

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    • Winthrop, Washington

      Climb South Early Winters Spire - South Arete

      3 mi / 2600 ft gain
      From the Blue Lake Trailhead, hike approximately 1.5 miles to an obvious clearing with subsidiary trails that depart uphill and right at a stream crossing. These trails will eventually lead up granite slabs and converge into a main trail. Follow the cairns or aim generally for the southern-most s...
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    • Lake Elsinore, California

      Hike Bear Canyon Trail to Sitton Peak

      6.4 mi / 2200 ft gain
      A MUST hike for any orange country resident! The hike starts of off Ortega HWY 74 at the Bear Canyon Trail head on the same side of the road as the Ortega oaks candy store. Its recommended you park in the lot across the street from the trail head (tip:there is a working water spicket in the parki...
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    • Hot Springs, South Dakota

      Camp at Elk Mountain Campground in Wind Cave National Park

      4.0
      Elk Mountain Campground is in a secluded area of the park, providing plenty of peace and quiet. Sites operate on a first come, first serve basis, although the campground was less than half full when we stayed in the middle of busy summer months. There are about 64 sites available in the campgroun...
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    • Raphine, Virginia

      Saint Mary's Wilderness

      4.3
      6.03 mi / 538 ft gain
      Saint Mary's Wilderness is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Vesuvius, Virginia.
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    • Johnsburg, New York

      Crane Mountain Loop

      4.5
      3.16 mi / 1309 ft gain
      At the trail register stay to your right at the fork in the trail. The left trail will be where you return. At approximately 0.5 miles you will reach an open ledge area, as you look up a rock cairn will mark where you pick up the trail. At 0.8 miles you will reach the first of two ladders to a...
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    • Port Orford, Oregon

      Bike the Wild Rivers Scenic Bikeway

      60 mi / 3000 ft gain
      The Wild Rivers Scenic Bikeway starts and ends in Port Orford, and includes stops at Port Orford Heads, the Wild and Scenic Elk River, and Cape Blanco. It's a perfect ride for anyone looking to see the highlights of the section of coast around Port Orford without spending the whole day in the car...
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    • Bayfield, Wisconsin

      Kayak around Madeline Island

      Unless you're kayaking directly to Madeline Island, you can pick up the ferry in Bayfield and rent kayaks in La Pointe. If you're getting there with your own, start at Big Bay State Park and paddle to the south side of the island to see the sea caves. Then head back to the beach at Big Bay for l...
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    • Morris, Pennsylvania

      Hike to Bohen Run Falls

      4 mi
      Parking for this trail is at the Blackwell access area off of route 414. Then walk across the the bridge over Pine Creek and immediately hop over the guardrail to your right for the Bohen Trailhead.The beginning of the trail becomes narrow and steep for a short climb. The trail then levels off p...
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    • Sequoia National Park, California

      Camp at Buckeye Flat in Sequoia National Park

      Entering Sequoia National Park at the Ash Mountain Entrance near the small city of Three Rivers, follow Highway 198 (Generals Highway) through the park until you see a sign for Buckeye Flat Campground off to the right. The campground sign is immediately after you see signs for Hospital Rock. Foll...
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    • Hopkins, South Carolina

      Hike the Weston Lake Trail, Congaree NP

      5.0
      4.5 mi / 0 ft gain
      If you're looking for a longer hike in Congaree National Park than just the Boardwalk Loop, try adding another 2.0 miles to the Boardwalk Loop by hiking the Weston Lake Trail.   From the visitor's center, take the Boardwalk Trail and stay straight at the intersection with the Bluff Trail. The ele...
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    • Marblemount, Washington

      Climb Eldorado Peak via the East Ridge

      8 mi / 6800 ft gain
      Standing on the knife edge summit, the terrain around you plummets steeply into glacier-filled basins that trickle into turquoise alpine lakes. Serrated snowy peaks give way to forest covered valleys below that craft a rugged landscape. Eldorado Peak delivers you atop this wild and mountainous wo...
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    • West Jefferson, Ohio

      Hike the Darby Creek Trail

      4.0
      2.6 mi / 30 ft gain
      Parking at the Whispering Oaks Picnic Area on the west side of the park, start on the Darby Greenway Trail and follow it north across the river until you reach the beginning of the Lake View Trail. This 0.9 mile trail takes you along the largest of the Darby Bend Lakes, and even takes you past a ...
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    • Camp Creek, West Virginia

      Photograph Mash Fork and Campbell Falls in Camp Creek SP

      5.0
      Right off interstate I-77, Camp Creek State Park has two waterfalls that you can easily access: Mash Fork Falls and Campbell Falls. These falls can both have very low flows in late summer, so try to plan your visit for times of higher flows (early spring or after a rain). Mash Fork Falls is in th...
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    • Red River, New Mexico

      Hike the Red River Nature Trail

      2 mi
      The Red River Nature Trail starts right in town next to the Platinum Lift off Pioneer Road. The trail travels 2 miles to Goose Lake Road. The hike itself can be taken as a two or four mile hike, depending on weather you access it point to point or out and back. We started the trail behind the vis...
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    • Frisco, Colorado

      Janet's Cabin

      11.7 mi / 1968.07 ft gain
      Janet's Cabin is located on the eastern slope of the Continental Divide at 11,610 ft, near Copper Mountain ski resort. This hut is one of the rare huts with not only a sauna but indoor bathrooms (composting pits)!  The cabin was built in 1990 and due to the location helicopters were required to b...
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    • Santa Ysabel, California

      West Vista Loop & Coast to Crest Trail

      3.0
      10.16 mi / 1946 ft gain
      Starting at the trailhead on Hwy 79, enter through the gate and make sure to close it behind you - the preserve is open range area for herds of cows, make sure not to disturb them when hiking. From the gate you'll see the sign with a detailed map of trails that are available for hiking. The trail...
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