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Bowl and Pitcher Loop is a relatively easy loop that is popular among hikers, mountain bikers, and people taking a stroll.  The loop begins with crossing the Spokane River over the bridge. You'll continue along the river for the first portion of the loop and into a forested area for the second.  Dogs are permitted on this trail on a leash.  PERMITS:A Discover Pass or entry fee is required fo...

Stepney and Newtown Rail Trail is a 14.8 mile out and back hike that takes you past wildlife located near Monroe, Connecticut.

The Poo Poo Point trail is a great option for beautiful forest and great views only about 20 minutes outside of Seattle. The longer and less steep of the two routes to Poo Poo Point, this trail leaves from the Issaquah High School (the shorter and steeper Chirico Trail leaves from the paragliding landing field several miles to the south). From the trailhead the trail will be unsigned but you'll...

Dark Hollow Loop is a 1.4 mile loop hike that is good for all skill levels located near Lakeville, Connecticut.

Hazard Cave and Natural Bridge Trail is a loop trail combining two of the major attractions of Pickett CCC Memorial State Park located near Jamestown, Tennessee. This hike is about two and a third miles, with 240 feet of elevation gain. It will take a little over an hour to complete the loop if you're moving at a moderate pace. 

Sunset Rock Green Trail Loop is a 1.2 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Plainville, Connecticut.

This trail is good for all skill levels, and is approximately 5.3 miles out-and-back. The trailhead has a small picnic area and restrooms. Lots of benches and scenic bridges. Bring lots of extra water, and do not drink from the creek - even with a filter. Camping requires a backcountry permit (free). 

Auburn Valley Trail is a 1.3 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Hockessin, Delaware.

Hyalite Canyon in Bozeman, MT is one of North America's premier places to ice climb. From easy ice climbs to difficult mixed routes, Hyalite has something for everyone. Most climbs are short approaches that allow you to get out for just an afternoon but there is so much potential, you can spend all day here. Come for the Bozeman Ice Festival in December and watch athletes compete in the Mixed C...

Lagunitas, Madrone, and Shaver Grade Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ross, California.

Beehive Basin has it all, a mini playground for outdoorsmen. My first visit was during the winter one year ago. We hoped to ski The Fourth of July Couloir, but conditions were not ideal and we left thinking about all the possible ski routes.I’ve been up numerous times since, running and climbing. Beehive Basin has everything to offer. I went with climbing partners Aki and Wes, to scramble up th...

Banning Park Paved Loop is a 0.9 mile loop hike that takes you past scenic views located near Wilmington, Delaware.

Pinnacles Campground is accessible from the east side of the park, and you generally lose cell service about 20 minutes before the park entrance. The campground offers tent camping, group camping, and a handful of RV sites. The tent and group sites have individual picnic tables and fire rings, and the RV sites typically have electrical hookups and community tables and barbecue pits. Campsite 18...

Moapa Peak is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bunkerville, Nevada.

Brecknock County Park Dunbar Trail is a 3.6 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Camden Wyoming, Delaware.

Sausal Pond Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Portola Valley, California.

Big Pintler Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Wise River, Montana.

The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Trail is great for birding and wildlife viewing. If you want a longer hike, you can extend the mileage by heading down the riverbed trail. The trail is open year-round. Dogs are not allowed in Bolsa Chica.  Bolsa Chica State Beach is easily accessible from Orange County and is near Huntington Beach. Just north of Bolsa Chica is Sunset Beach, with lots of grea...

Tucked just off Highway 89 near Page, Arizona, the Beehive Trail is one of the best-kept secrets in the slot canyon country south of the Utah border. The short loop weaves through a surreal landscape of beehive-shaped sandstone formations — perfectly rounded, striped domes that look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book — and offers easy access to the New Wave, a stunning Wave-like formation t...

Pickwick Landing State Park Campground is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Savannah, Tennessee.

Crater Lake Rim Scenic Drive is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Crater Lake, Oregon.

Newark Reservoir Trail is a 1.8 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Newark, Delaware.

Kilpacker Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Junction, Colorado.

Come November most climbers are missing rock season. It's too cold. There's snow on the ground. There are lots of reasons why you can't climb in my native state, Montana, come November. So when some friends want to head to Moab to go climb in the colder months, I'm in.Indian Creek is a extremely popular climbing destination. It has some of the best crack climbing around. It's a place to test ex...