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Appalachian Trail: Raven Rock to Pen Mar is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Smithsburg, Maryland.

The River Road: Lajitas to Presidio is a 66.4 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a river located near Terlingua, TX.

Houghton's Pond Recreation Area is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Milton, Massachusetts.

The Skyline Trail to Aerial Tramway Top Station is a challenging hike near Palm Springs, known for its dramatic elevation gain and scenic transitions from desert to alpine terrain. Starting from the Palm Springs Art Museum, the trail ascends over 8,200 feet in elevation before reaching the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station.  As you ascend, the trail takes you from the base of th...

Monkey Face Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chico, California.

Kings Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Old Station, California.

Appalachian Trail: I-40 to Pogo Campground is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Myersville, Maryland.

Jenkin's Park Trail is a 1.9 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Baytown, TX.

Located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, the hike to Keekwulee Falls via the Denny Creek Trail is a classic Washington adventure. Just off I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass, this popular trail offers lush forest scenery, cascading waterfalls, and a beloved natural water slide. It’s a great option for families, beginners, and anyone looking for a scenic, half-day hike that includes a refre...

Randy Bell Scenic Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located in Ray Roberts Lake State Park near Pilot Point, TX. There is a fee to enter the park, but you can also purchase a state park annual pass. Learn more by visiting the Texas.gov state park website. This is an ADA accessible trail that is paved and is also used by families with children in strollers. The trail is dog friendl...

The Indian Canyon West Fork Trail is a secluded 5.3-mile out-and-back trail located in the heart of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation near Palm Springs, California. This desert oasis trail offers a unique hiking experience through a pristine palm canyon, following a year-round stream that supports one of Southern California's largest native California fan palm oases. Beginning at the Trad...

Niantic Boardwalk is a 2.1 mile out and back hike that takes you past scenic views located near Niantic, Connecticut.

Selway Crags via Big Fog Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kooskia, Idaho.

At the mouth of Cape Creek sits a beautiful cove with one of the best views in Oregon. Above the sandy beach and sea stacks, rises the Heceta Head Lighthouse, a 100-year-old+ structure that's been laboriously restored and kept in working condition. At night, this quiet piece of the Oregon coast gains a magical quality as the sound of distant crashing waves mixes with the sight of stars overhead...

If you're visiting Alaska, you're probably there to see glaciers, and Aialik Glacier is worth the money and time to see. Imagine a towering 1.5 mile wide glacier surrounded by rugged peaks and a thick green forest rising from the blue water. The chance to spot whales, puffins, sea lions, porpoises, eagles, and more. Large and small icebergs floating by your kayak and the thundering sound of mor...

Pa'rus Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Springdale, Utah.

Queen's Bath Trail is an out-and-back that takes you by a river located near Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii.

Alston Park Loop Trail, located in Napa, California, is a 2.76-mile loop trail that offers a moderate level of difficulty for hikers. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running and is accessible year-round. The trail is well-maintained and clearly marked, making it suitable for both novice and experienced hikers. The trail features a variety of natural landmarks, including a ...

Park in the lot (see map) and follow signage for the loop trail. This is not a highly trafficked trail so there may be sections that need some maintenance, but that won't get in the way of completing the hike. 

Big Bend Ranch OHV Trail is a 88.9 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Presidio, TX.

Sag Valley Yellow Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Palos Park, Illinois.

Maynard Mine Trail is a good choice if you're looking for decent elevation gain to get the hear rate up. The trailhead is at Andreas Canyon (in the Indian Canyons).  The trail has a rapid elevation gain of 2300' in the first 2.5 miles. The entire trail, out and back, is about 6 miles. The actual mine is anticlimactic. It's more like a 20' deep hole in the ground. A few hundred yards above the...

McNamara Hut sits in the national forest on the slope of Bald Knob, with easy access to intermediate backcountry skiing and more challenging terrain further away. Built in 1982, it's one of the original huts in the 10th Mountain Division system along with Margy's Hut. The hut comes stocked with padded mattresses, wood stoves & fuel, propane burners, all cookware and utensils, some games/p...

The Gregory Bald summit is indisputably picturesque – the 10-acre meadow at the top hosts magnificent azalea blooms in June, wild blueberries in August, and views of Cades Cove, Rich Mountain, Fontana Lake, Thunderhead Mountain, and Clingmans Dome, year-round. Start this hike at the Gregory Ridge Trailhead. You will cross three footbridges, and start making gains in elevation. At the Gregory B...