James Island County Park Trail
Charleston, South Carolina
5.0
3.53 mi
/ 75 ft gain
James Island County Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charleston, South Carolina.
Run the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
Yonkers, New York
5.0
26.5 mi
This trail traces the route of the Old Croton Aqueduct, which carried water to New York City between 1842 and 1955. Our recommended route starts near the Greystone Station in Yonkers, NY (Metro-North Hudson Line) and ends by the Scarborough Station, but you can easily modify your route – the entire trail extends for roughly 26 miles from Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to the New Croton Dam in ...
Hike the Lake Somerville Trail
Somerville, Texas
4.0
8.2 mi
/ 209 ft gain
Park in the lot off of State Park Road 57 to access the trail. This trail is accessible from February to November, great for all skill levels and is dog-friendly.
High Line
New York, New York
4.8
1.47 mi
/ 26 ft gain
Built on a historic freight rail line and perched above the streets of Manhattan’s West Side, the High Line is a public park that features a green-lined walkway. Park hours depend on the season, although it never opens before 7am, so best to go for sunset. Although you may have some company on warm summer nights, the park doesn’t often get super crowded.
There are access points from multiple s...
Pittock Mansion via Wildwood Trail
Portland, Oregon
6 mi
/ 843 ft gain
Pittock Mansion via Wildwood Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Portland, Oregon.
Once the private home of the prominent Portland pioneer Pittock family, the Pittock Mansion is a 22-room architectural marvel designed by Edward Foulkes and completed in 1914. Situated 1,000 feet above sea level on 46 acres, the mansion offers stunning vi...
Piedra Lisa Canyon Trail
Albuquerque, New Mexico
2.01 mi
/ 984 ft gain
Piedra Lisa Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Embudo Spring
Albuquerque, New Mexico
2.51 mi
/ 518 ft gain
Embudo Spring is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower)
Old Forge, New York
4.0
1.85 mi
/ 285 ft gain
Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower) is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Old Forge, New York.
Hike Meeker Trail
Washington, Connecticut
3.3 mi
/ 639 ft gain
Meeker Trail is a 3.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near New Preston, Connecticut.
Upper Forest Lakes Trail
Nederland, Colorado
7.86 mi
/ 1778 ft gain
Upper Forest Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Rollinsville, Colorado.
North Sandia Peak Trail
Sandia Park, New Mexico
3.78 mi
/ 489 ft gain
North Sandia Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sandia Park, New Mexico.
Ekblom and Maah Daah Hey Trail
Medora, North Dakota
5.0
15.49 mi
/ 1115 ft gain
This scenic 15.5-mile out-and-back trail combines the Ekblom Trail with a portion of the Maah Daah Hey Trail, winding through the rugged Badlands near Medora. The route features dramatic badlands vistas, exposed ridgelines, and sweeping prairie views against the backdrop of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
The ever-changing terrain—from ridges to river crossings and plateau views—keeps th...
Sunken Road and Marye's Heights Loop
Fredericksburg, Virginia
5.0
0.91 mi
/ 59 ft gain
Sunken Road and Marye's Heights Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Hike the Cold Springs Loop Trail
Montecito, California
1.8 mi
/ 682 ft gain
This trail is a 1.8 mile loop that is ideal for families or anyone looking for a short but spectacular hike. Begin at the trailhead where Cold Spring Creek crosses Mountain Drive. Follow the trail with a wooden sign--not the one with a rusty sign. Stay right at every fork. There will be a couple creeks to cross, but these are normally quite mild. If you know there has been a lot of rain lately ...
Windy Hill via Anniversary Trail Loop
Portola Valley, California
0.89 mi
/ 164 ft gain
To get a good viewing point for the sunrise, take a quick on the Anniversary Trail up to Windy Hill. This is a real bang-for-your-buck adventure as the trail isn't too long and you get to see a spectacular sunrise combined with great views of both the Bay Area and out towards the ocean.
Note that the parking area on Skyline is open earlier and is closest to Windy Hill, so. it's best to park he...
Presidio Bay Area Ridge Trail
San Francisco, California
5.0
2.73 mi
/ 203 ft gain
Presidio Bay Area Ridge Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near San Francisco, California.
Waccamaw Wildlife Refuge Trail
Conway, South Carolina
5.0
2.7 mi
/ 194 ft gain
Waccamaw Wildlife Refuge Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Conway, South Carolina.
Mill Ends Park
Portland, OregonMill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon, holds the unique distinction of being the world's smallest city park, a title it earned in 1971 from the Guinness Book of World Records. Measuring just two feet in diameter, this tiny park is located in the median of Naito Parkway, and it’s easy for passersby to overlook it amidst the busy traffic. The park was unofficially established in 1948 by local journa...
Golden Open Space Mesa Trail Loop
Sandia Park, New Mexico
5.0
2.07 mi
/ 131 ft gain
Golden Open Space Mesa Trail Loop is a dog and family-friendly loop trail located near Sandia Park, New Mexico. The trail is open year-round and offers expansive views of the valleys and mountains alongside Juniper and Pinyon trees. These trails are used by mountain bikers as well, so please keep an eye out.
Harpers Ferry Lower Town Trail Loop
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
4.32 mi
/ 495 ft gain
Harpers Ferry Lower Town Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
South Carl Lykken Trail - North Section
Palm Springs, California
3.42 mi
/ 1076 ft gain
South Carl Lykken Trail - North Section is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Palm Springs, California.
Backbone Falls Trail
Shady Valley, Tennessee
0.44 mi
/ 243 ft gain
Backbone Falls Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Shady Valley, Tennessee.
Bear Creek to Gold Hill
Telluride, Colorado
11.18 mi
/ 4088 ft gain
Bear Creek to Gold Hill is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Telluride, Colorado.
Hike the Northern Presidentials
Randolph, New Hampshire
15.6 mi
The Presidential Range is a mountain range located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. They contain the highest peaks of the Whites and are named after Presidents of the U.S.
I also want to add that this range is known for having some of the worst weather in America, mainly because of the unpredictability of high wind speeds and whiteout conditions on the higher summits. Always be prepare...
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